How to Select a Retractable Awning

Are you looking out your patio door and watching the rain fall on your deck? Wouldn’t it be amazing to enjoy your patio for more days of the year? A simple solution that many homeowners have already implemented is adding a retractable awning over their outdoor living space. Retractable awnings offer the best of both worlds. They can be extended to protect guests from rain, snow, and intense sunlight. Yet they can be retracted to avoid the damaging impact of high winds or wear and tear from constant sunlight. If you’d like to improve the livability of your outdoor space, here are a few tips to help you select a retractable awning that is perfect for your home.

Decide what’s most important for you and your family.

Retractable awnings serve many purposes. For some homeowners, a retractable awning provides additional, comfortable seating for backyard meals and get-togethers. Others rely on their awnings to shade interior windows and help keep the home’s temperature cooler during the hottest days of the summer. Be clear about what is most important to you. Sharing your reason for desiring a retractable awning with the professionals at Deluxe Awning Company will help us recommend the best style for your needs.

Calculate your budget.

Determine how much you’d like to spend installing a retractable awning on your home. Remember that a durable awning will last 10-15 years, so you’ll be enjoying season after season under your investment. Many homeowners also realize a decrease in utility expenses because the additional shade means less air conditioning needed during the summer.

Determine the size of awning you need for your space.

This step is often one of the most complicated for homeowners. First, measure the area you want to use comfortably during sunny hours of the day or in inclement weather. Next, consider the extra coverage you’ll need to protect that area from rain coming down in a slant or sunlight when the sun isn’t directly overhead. The team at Deluxe Awning Company can help simplify this step for you by visiting your home and determining the size of the awning you’ll need.

Pick the pattern.

Our team can help you select the best material for your awning, but you will need to decide on the color and pattern. There are quality fabric coverings to complement any style and color of the home. Homeowners also often choose colors that will blend well with the natural environment. Good annual maintenance of your awning will keep the colors bright and clean all year.

Deluxe Awning Company will help you select a retractable awning you’ll love for years to come.

At Deluxe Awning Company, we help homeowners create their ultimate outdoor living spaces with superior solutions for retractable screens, awnings, and more. Our team will work with you to evaluate your space, understand your goals, and discuss the options that will be best for you.

We’re a small family business serving Southern Oregon for 39 years. We specialize in quality custom canvas awnings for homes and businesses, and we’re confident you’ll be wildly satisfied with the workmanship behind your new Deluxe Awning. Contact us today to learn how easy adding a retractable screen or awning to your doors, windows, or patio is.