How Awnings Can Save You Energy and Money
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Awnings have been actually been around for quite some time, and are enjoying something of a revival these days.
In the 1930s, when summer season temperatures were at record highs throughout America, they were a usual sight on the fronts of shops and houses.
There is nothing over-complicated about the awning; its concept is very simple – shade keeps things cooler, and awnings can cave you energy.
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The energy savings from making use of awnings can be significant.
The majority of most awnings are retractable, which means you can let the sun in during the winter months when you need the warmth of the sun in your house and keep at it at bay during the summer months.
First, let’s look at some of the types of awnings available.
1. Retractable awnings benefit RV owners and those who want to shut out the sun only at specific times of the day. Retractable awnings are cheaper than long-term ones. They have supporting arms that attach to the structure and a hand-crank sort of mechanism for rolling the awning up. Some of them are mechanized – press a button and the awning retracts.
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2. Aluminum awnings are usually enameled in a range of colors. They do not roll up, however they are tough and long lasting. Some manufacturers claim that aluminum awnings actually enhance air flow, helping to cool the house.
3. Canvas awnings are perhaps the most familiar to many of us. They can also be colorful, and can be found in retractable or long-lasting styles.
4. Patio covers are merely big awnings, with the added benefit of giving more space to your home – a room that does not require air conditioning! Patio cover awnings can be found in aluminum, wood, and vinyl.
Awnings Can Save You Energy
However, how do awnings save you energy?
1. They provide shade for your windows, through which the sun enters your home and warms it significantly. If you have awnings, your cooling costs will lower quite a bit. Your residence is just cooler without the sunlight pouring in – some sources state that your home will be anywhere from 8 to 15 degrees cooler.
2. As more individuals use awnings, the overall energy use of a neighborhood is reduced. This saves the energy companies money, which in turn provides cost savings for customers. Are you beginning to see how awnings can save you energy?
3. A cutting-edge new idea is coming to the fore with regard to awnings’ energy efficiency: with photovoltaic awnings (solar panels). This principle takes the energy efficient notion of an awning and uses it to actually store energy for your home. (That really is Green thinking at its best.) Photovoltaic awnings will have solar cells on them that absorb the sunshine as they block it from entering your windows.
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If businesses started to embrace ideas like this, what a boon to the environment that would be – so pass the word to your boss about how Awnings Can Save You Energy…!
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