Is a Retractable Awning Right For You?
Written by Post on September 24th, 2009 in Home Improvement.
Retractable awnings are simple additions to your home that provide additional shade to your patio or deck area. Makers of retractable awnings design advanced awnings which now come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Even better, some retractable awnings allow you to control everything with a small remote control.
These retractable awnings can be opened and closed with the touch of a button. Because they are powered with a small electrical engine, you do not have to use a hand crank to open the awning every time. Because they are made in many sizes, you can probably find the right model to cover your deck or patio area.
On the other hand, manual crank awnings do the same job, and will save you money in the meantime. How? These retractable awnings cost less to make, and because they don’t have a motor, they cost less to the customer. Of course that means extra labor for the homeowner, who then has to open and close the awning with a hand cran. But if you don’t think you will pull in the awning on a regular basis, this may be the way to go for you.
Retractable awnings are available at stores like Wal-Mart, Target and Home Depot. Generally the price is usually good at these retailers, your choice of color and pattern are usually small. Consider a different approach if you are looking for something special is to search out an awning dealer, or consider buying from the manufacturer.
When shopping for a retractable awning, there are a couple of names that are well known for making quality deck awnings. Probably the name that is the most well known is the Sunsetter brand, with Sunbrella and Durasol being two other well known names. These companies can offer quality retractable awnings at a reasonable price. Variety is the name of the game with these manufacturers, as they can offer multiple options as far as colors and patterns.
So consider making that patio a cool place to relax with the ones you love. A Durasol retractable awning may be your ticket to a more comfortable patio area. When you add an awning, you will beautify your deck with the pattern or color that matches your house.
