A canvas awning can be used as a very effective sunshade to protect exterior doors and windows from being pounded by the hot summer sun, or to protect them from rain. Folks who arrive at home with an armload of groceries during a rainstorm appreciate the refuge they can enjoy while standing under door awnings that are positioned over entryways.
Canvas awnings are just what the doctor ordered when used in combination with permanent shade structures that folks build for protecting decks and patios. These awnings allow folks to make use of these exterior spaces much more often than if they were left unprotected. This means that they can enjoy having what amounts to a second living room, this one alfresco. Canvas is the primary material used in most of the various residential awnings that are commonly installed. Canvas is a durable material that holds up well to the many weather conditions to which it will be subjected. Awnings made of canvas are also easy to customize, in terms of color and style, which makes it easy to either match the exterior of your home, or provide decorative accent colors with the choices in window awnings, entryway awnings and patio awnings.
Awnings are popular with homeowners because they are quite effective at cooling a home in the summertime. Homes that do not have these types of shade structures to provide an additional layer of protection against the searing heat of the summer sun can end up paying as much as a quarter more in cooling costs.
A canvas awning just outside a window, even one that has interior window coverings, can still help protect the furniture that is nearby. This is because the sun awning casts a wonderful shade over the window, which also serves to block the rays of the sun from seeping into the home through small openings in blinds and curtains. When the sun is blocked, fabrics used in carpeting and on furniture are less likely to fade and discolor.
Many folks claim that they made one of the best investments in their property when they installed a retractable canvas awning. The retractable models of canvas awnings do more than offer simple protection from the elements. A retractable patio awning lets you completely control how much of the area is shaded from the sun and the setting can be changed at any time. On those days when the air is still chilly, you can extend covering only partway, allowing the sun to warm up the deck or patio and on sizzling hot days the awning can be fully extended to provide maximum shade and comfort.