A window awning is a common sight in storefronts, restaurants, offices and some homes. These external fixtures function as a mini roof over a window or a door to keep excessive sunlight and precipitation away.
One of the most evident benefits of having window awnings is that they boost your home’s aesthetic and curb appeal at first glance. However, it is important to choose the right kind of window awning for installation that enhances your home’s overall look.
Whether that is modern, classic, Victorian, colonial, farmhouse, or even a mobile home, there is always a window awning style that works.
One of the more practical perks of having a window awning installed is their year-round ability to offer increased energy-efficiency.
As a secondary covering attached to the exterior wall of a building, a window awning can prevent the sun from shining directly through the window, while still allowing natural light to come through. They can also act as an added shield against the elements during the colder months.
During the warmer months, your home windows (upon exposure to constant direct sunlight and solar radiation) can retain a lot of heat, which is then released back into your home.
However, with a window awning creating more shade, it reduces the UV rays and heat that come in contact with the window glass and frame.
This lessens the amount of heat retained and released by the window into your home. As a result, your air-conditioning system wouldn’t need to work as hard to keep your home cool.
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