A good way to save money on your cooling bills is to install awnings over each door and window in your home. Awnings limit the amount of sunlight that streams into the house and makes it warm. When a room is not heated from sunlight, the air conditioner does not have to work as hard to keep the area comfortable.

Awnings also save the furniture and rugs that are in front of a window. Sunlight not only fades the colors in the different materials, it can also damage the fibers. You don't have to replace your furnishings and carpeting as often when you have awnings as you would have to if you did not have awnings.

Once you decide awnings would be a good investment for your home, you must decide which type to purchase. Many people like the idea of are tractable, canvas awning they can roll up for the winter or when not needed. However, some very good advantages to aluminum awnings exist that you need to be aware of before making a final decision.

Low Maintenance

Aluminum awnings are very easy to maintain. If you take the time to spray them down with a hose regularly, you should not have to do much else. If an awning is under tree branches, you may use a power washer or getup there and do some scrubbing to get off any sap. You may also notice dirt and dust sticking occasionally and need to scrub, but that is not generally something that you need to do frequently.

Durability

Justas the sun can damage the fibers in your furniture and rugs, it can damage a canvas awning. The color of the canvas often fades from the sun. Wind, rain, and snow can all affect a canvas awning. The average life expectancy of the canvas is around a decade or less. You can often expect it to lose its color and fray before that.

On the other hand, an aluminum awning will not warp or buckle in adverse weather. The beams and poles that support it are installed with weather in mind. Aluminum is non-corrosive, so the elements will not cause the awning to rust or become brittle. In addition, aluminum does not allow for mold growth the way canvas does.

Energy Efficiency

When you have any type of awning protecting a window, you experience lower cooling bills. When the awnings are aluminum, your savings increase. The aluminum in the awning has insulating materials to keep the aluminum from heating. The awning remains cool even in the middle of a summer day, further reducing the heat that would transfer into the house.

Comfort

When you have a large aluminum awning over a porch or patio, the insulated aluminum keeps the area cool and comfortable. You won't have to worry about children getting a sunburn or overheating while they play outside under the awning. Everyone will enjoy being outside when they can stay cool.

Design

Aluminum is available in many colors. Choose a color that compliments the rest of your home. In addition, an aluminum awning can be manufactured to fit the exact measurements you need. You can create the awning in an odd shape if you like. A well-made aluminum awning can make your home look better and increase its value.

Contact Lexington Tent & Awning Company to set an appointment for a technician to measure your windows and patio and to discuss what you want and need. We want to create and install awnings that protect your home, provide a comfortable area outside, and add to the beauty of the house.