Outdoor Sun Shades Can Make Summer Cool
Retractable outdoor sun shades offer a practical solution for protecting your family and your deck or patio furniture from the harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays, while adding beauty to your surroundings. Because these sun shades are retractable, not stationary, this patio awning is used only when needed and can be rolled up and stored neatly against your home’s outer wall when not in use.
Sun shades are quite versatile for outdoor entertaining. The awning keeps the area cool and comfortable for your guests during the daylight hours and easily transitions to night by simply rolling the awning back, allowing you and your guests to enjoy the night sky. In addition, you’ll never again have to cancel another outdoor party due to rain. With custom sun shades, you and your guests will remain warm and dry, allowing you to keep the party going outdoors without interruption.
Installing a outdoor sun shade over the outside part of your home that gets the most exposure from the sun can help cut down on air conditioning costs. In addition, these outdoor canopies can be used to cover your hot tub or Jacuzzi area to help keep unwanted leaves and debris out of the water when in use.
Different Types of Sun Shades
Sun shades awnings extend over your patio using a lateral folding arms support system, designed so that no vertical support poles are necessary. This alleviates the need to side-step supporting poles . Exterior sun shades come in two models: manual, whereby it is opened and closed by using a hand crank; or motorized, allowing the user to automatically open and close the awning by the touch of a button or by remote control.
Sun Shades Can Be Affordable
Depending on which model and size you choose, installing one can cost anywhere from about $500 for a small, basic hand-crank awning to over two thousand dollars for a larger, mechanized model with remote control. The motorized version comes with an outside switch box which plugs into an outlet, or you can have an electrician professionally install a switch inside your home.
Sun shades retractable awnings come in hundreds of solid and multi-striped color combinations to match your home’s overall design scheme. They are made with treated synthetic fabrics which are resistant to fading and other damaging effects of the elements. When in use, these sun shades act as a beautiful backyard canopy and give a warm, welcoming appearance, adding charm and style to your home’s patio or deck area.
Video of How to Install a Sun Shade For Your Patio
Even though this video doesn’t have any sound (aside from classical music), I thought it was excellent in showing the detailed steps of how to install sun shades for your awning or patio.
Sun Shades Made Easy
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