A Backyard Retractable Awning Adds Value To Your Home
Finally the architectural design of the house has carried over to the outdoor space design of the backyard areas.
The living space of the house now continues to the patio usable space next to the house.
Whether you are located in a warm or cooler climate the outdoor areas are designed to be compatible with the interior rooms and add to the overall living space of the home.
Outdoor designs have combined the qualities of nature with the comfort, choices and integral detail of the indoor space designs.
The outdoor environment has become more functional and organized by this confluence of interior design standards resulting in an indoor/outdoor unified concept.
The backyard space and form is defined by the many limiting features such as the good neighbor fence, trees, green areas, patios, gazebos, trellis, walkways and furnishings to name a few.
The outdoor usable patio area when enclosed by a weather proof roof is further defined as a open room rather than an open space and also extends the usability of the patio during inclement weather.
A roof like structure can be less expensive than building a porch by attaching a retractable awning canopy over the patio area with little maintenance.
The patio location should allow easy access to and from the indoor kitchen areas so the flow of people between is natural and direct without walking through another room or space.
This will be controlled by the inviting placement and size of the retractable awning compared to the house, backyard and patio spaces.
Indoor features like sliding doors, French doors and kitchen location will determine the access and location of the patio & retractable awning and its attachment to the house.
The awning comes in several standard sizes and numerous patterns and colors.
The canopy material is water resistant and blocks the sun UV rays and lasts for years if properly maintained.
Most standard canopy opening and closing functions are done by a manual crank with a handle that fold away out of site. There are retractable awning operational options for larger or custom made awnings that include an electric open/close control with or without a remote and weather sensor awning opening when rain is detected. These options are costly but maybe offset by their ease of operation. Awning accessories include valances, complete side screening and or drop curtains for more insect and weather protection.
The beautiful patio retractable awning offers many benefits to the home occupants including protection from inclement and rainy weather, extends use of the patio/deck area, blocks health damaging Ultra Violet rays, controls amount of sunlight, shields undesirable views and reflected glare, reduces fading and discoloration of drapes, carpet and paintings and can reduce sun exposed interior heat gain by 70% to cut your cooling bills to name a few.
Besides the functionality of the retractable awning they also have improved the quality and options of color, patterns and size (both width and extended length) of the canopy material resulting in an attractive addition to your outdoor living.
Contact a local patio rep to discuss your project and the availability of a beautiful retractable patio awning.
