Having some space outside your home that you can enjoy in the warmer months of the year can be wonderful, but you may not be able to use the patio or deck area during the hottest parts of the day or when the weather is rainy. An awning installation can fix that problem and allow you more time outside, and many new awning systems provide features that make them easy to use.

Selecting An Awning

Residential awning installation can offer expanded use of a deck, patio, or porch and allow you to spend more time outdoors. An awning can provide shade in the summer and protection from light rain in the spring and fall but is not strong enough to leave open in the winter when snow or ice could accumulate on it. 

Choosing the best awning for your home is not difficult, but there are some things you may need to consider. The awning placement can dictate the size you can use, and there are often features that may affect pricing, so you need to look at what you want to spend. 

You also need to look at the material options for your awning and decide if you need waterproof materials or just something that will shade you from the sun. The home awning retailer can show you the different materials available and help you select the right one for your needs.

Electric Awnings 

Residential awnings are available with electric motors to deploy and retract the awning at the press of a button. While previously you had to manually open and close them, newer electric models often come with a remote control that allows you to position the awning with little effort. 

The electric awning system allows people with mobility issues or limited strength to use the awning comfortably. The electric awning deployment system also allows manufacturers to add features like safety switches that can close your residential awning in high winds to protect it from damage. 

When the awning installation service puts the awning up, they will go over all the controls and show you how the system works. The wireless remote can control the system, so keep it near the patio door, where you can easily take it out when using the awning. 

Window Awnings

Along with large awnings for your deck or patio, many home awning retailers also sell smaller units for covering windows in specific areas of your home. If you have a window that gets a lot of sunlight, you could use a smaller awning over the window that you can open when too much light is coming in. 

The window awnings are similar in construction and design to the larger models, and with proper care and use, they can last for many years.  

Contact a service provider to learn more about awning installation.