Awning Products and Custom Ways to Use Them on Your Property

Awnings can be used in a host of outdoor settings. This blog will outline the differences between retractable and fixed awnings. It will also describe some custom ways that you can use an awning on your residential property.

Retractable Products

A retractable awning allows an end user to control how much shade they are provided with. Retractable awnings feature a hand crank or a control panel.

After engaging the crank or panel, the awning fabric will be rolled or folded and stored inside of a cassette. A cassette is a waterproof extension that will safely store the fabric and metal framework that surrounds it. The cassette will prevent a retractable awning from becoming damaged from high winds. Retractable products can have custom artwork or lettering added to them.

Fixed Products

A fixed awning cannot be adjusted. A fixed awning features a fabric covering that is encased within a metal frame. Because a fixed awning is exposed to the elements, it may be constructed of durable materials that are resistant to rust and staining.

Many products that are designed to be left out in the open will feature metal framework pieces that contain a powder coating. A powder coating will protect metal surfaces that are vulnerable to corrosion. Fixed products can be customized in the same manner that retractable products can be customized.

Considerations

• Average climate
• Cost
• Fabric colors and patterns
• Frame materials
• Installation essentials

Use the above considerations to guide you in choosing an awning product that will be well-suited to use in one of the following settings.

Play Area

An awning can be used to create a safe play area for your children. Either a retractable or fixed awning can be installed over a jungle gym, sandbox, and other outdoor recreational equipment that your children use. The fabric covering will protect your children from the sun's harmful rays. It will also support the use of the play area on days when it is raining.

Poolside

An awning can be used to create a comfortable area for you, your family, and your friends to relax while seated poolside. If you have a pool house or cabana on your property, a retractable or fixed awning can be secured to the structure.

A retractable or fixed awning can be designed to extend over lounge chairs, a dinette table, or other furnishings that you prefer to use when spending time near your pool. Once the awning is installed, there will be no need to worry about getting burnt by the sun's rays while you or your loved ones are relaxing.

Garden and Landscape Plants

An awning can be used to protect sensitive crops and landscape plants. Plants that cannot receive a lot of sunlight or water will benefit from having an awning installed over them. The installation of a retractable awning will allow you to adjust the amount of sunlight and rain that the plants are exposed to.

The installation of a fixed awning will prevent garden plants from being exposed to any sunlight or rain. If you choose to have a fixed awning installed, potted plants and movable landscape displays can be placed underneath the fabric covering.

Seating Area

An awning can be used to define an outdoor seating area. A seating area can be set up on a patio or in a grassy area on your property. The color and pattern of the fabric covering can be customized to match the upholstery on furniture or the siding on your home.

Once an awning is installed, you may get more use value out of your property. The covering will provide protection when you will be hosting dinner parties or other social events. At Sunstate Awning, we can answer any of your questions. Reach out to us.