Summertime is like no other. It’s that one season where there’s plenty of sunshine and clear, beautiful skies. Given the warm weather, this is always a perfect time to venture out and enjoy the outdoors. You can for a quiet sit down in the garden with an interesting book or perhaps you are planning to entertain friends with a barbeque among other activities. There’s so much we can do in our garden, but having the right layout and furniture is a good place to start. Regardless of the kind of summer activities you and your loved ones will be up to, it’s always advisable to get an awning or two for your home. An awning never fails to come in handy during summer and here are four ways in which awnings help during summertime:
- Reprieve from the heat
Awnings help in providing shelter from the sweltering heat of summer. We all know how high the temperatures can rise during summer and how this can lead to undesirable sunburns and sunstrokes. Sun damage doesn’t have to be your main worry when you’ve got an awning or canopy. You can simply sit in the shade from your awning and continue enjoying any activity you had going on. Verano Retractable Awnings are especially great for blocking the sun, and as soon as the strength of the sun is too much, you can quickly open the awning out with ease.
- Shelter from the rain
Just like awnings keep the scorching sun at bay, they also help keep rain away. An awning will safeguard you against sudden summer showers or rainstorms. Furthermore, an awning will also ensure that water doesn’t get in any electrical appliance you may be using on your patio or garden.
- Energy cost saving
Having an awning is a useful way to save energy during summer too. An awning plays two important roles, which consequently help in saving energy costs. Firstly, awnings keep sunshine away thereby leading to reduced building heating. Less heat may mean you will require little to no air conditioning, something that cuts on the cost of electricity. Additionally, awnings keep rainfall away and therefore prevent precipitation induced damping. Less damping consequently reduces the cost of electricity for home heating.
- Aesthetic value
Away from its functionality, an awning also serves to improve your home’s appearance. Awnings come in a variety of shades and design. An awning can therefore be a great way to add some colour or creativity to your yard during summer.
There are so many reasons why you may want to invest in an awning in 2018, but these are just a few of the main ones. Some people rave about awnings all year round, and with outdoor heaters attached to your walls, you can create a cosy space with the use of an awning in winter. So it’s not just a summer garden feature, it can be a viable option in the brisk winter months too, and it’s an addition we feel your family, friends and loved ones will appreciate.