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By: Alison Cole
Decks are one of the favorite family hangouts during spring,
summer and fall months. Enjoying the open air and barbeques
is often creates pleasant and lasting memories. Decks can
be spots for entertaining or just to unwind after a long day
of work. We all take precautions to weatherproof the wood
on our decks and we want them to last for many years. Deck
awnings are an excellent way to maintain the life of your
deck and provide much-needed shade during the hottest times
of the year.
Deck awnings, like other types of awnings, can be an effective
means of blocking solar heat from the deck’s surface.
This can provide a cool place to sit, relax and entertain
friends and family. Deck awnings come in a multitude of styles,
colors and materials. The huge selection offered by most awning
companies is sure to provide more than enough choices for
the selective homeowner.
Deck awnings can come in manual model automatic models. Manual
deck awnings require the user to crank a lever to either extend
or retract the awning cover. Automatic deck awnings are equipped
with electronic devices that will automatically retract or
extend the cover. Automatic deck awnings also come with a
manual override feature, so that the homeowner can continue
to use the awning if there is a power outage or if the motor
stops working. Awnings are versatile since you can extend
them all the way or only partially, depending on your preference.
The two most popular types of deck awnings are aluminum and
canvas. Aluminum awnings are the most popular type for a few
reasons. One of the reasons is that they are the best at reflecting
light away from the deck’s surface. This proves to be
an excellent way to maintain a consistently cool temperature
during hot weather. Canvas deck awnings are, however, more
visually appealing to some homeowners. They are usually offered
in a bigger selection of colors and styles, as compared to
aluminum deck awnings. Although aluminum awnings will last
virtually forever, many people prefer the beauty of canvas
awnings – despite the fact that they will need to be
replaced every ten years or so.
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