An awning or overhang is a secondary covering attached to the exterior wall of a building. It is typically composed of canvas woven of acrylic, cotton or polyester yarn, or vinyl laminated to polyester fabric that is stretched tightly over a light structure of aluminium, iron or steel, possibly wood or transparent material.
Here are the 5 types of awnings most popular right now based on volumes of searches in Gooogle.
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1. Patio Awnings
Patio awnings are in top 5 because they make outdoor spaces more usable. A patio is a great space but if it’s exposed to bright sunlight, it can become redundant. Similarly, if you’re enjoying being outside and it starts to rain, the lovely patio setting is no longer practical. That’s where a patio awning becomes very useful and desirable.
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2. Garden Awnings
Alfresco dining is becoming increasingly popular so garden awnings are a great addition to the home. No longer do you need to move inside because the sun is too hot or it is raining. A garden awning can be extended as far as you need it and retracted just as easily if the conditions change.
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3. Retractable Awnings
Be it electrical or manual, one can quickly extend or retract a retractable awning to exactly where a person wants it.
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4. House Awnings
House awnings are used for parts of the house needing shade from being being baked by the sun.
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5. Sun Canopies
A sun canopy is becoming a very popular addition to properties as people spend more time enjoying in their homes and gardens. A sun canopy provide a means to spend quality time outside rather than retreating inside homes when it is too sunny or if its raining..
At Radiant Blinds, we offer full Awning & Canopy Recovers & Repairs. If you already have an awning on your home, shop, restaurant, pub, office or school and it’s seen better days or starting to loo...