Awnings are exterior-mounted coverings that provide shade and UV protection to homes and businesses. At American Awnings, our awnings typically cover a window, patio, or deck, and are made with high-quality Craft-Bilt fabrics. We work with Pennsylvania and Maryland homeowners and businesses to provide them with a stunning awning that meets all their needs. Here is our comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about awnings, including shapes, sizes, and benefits.
Benefits of Awnings
Awnings have many benefits for your home or business in Pennsylvania. Below are some of the most important benefits:
Sun Protection:
Awnings protect from the sun and light rain. They provide shade for the people underneath, blocking up to 94% of the sun’s UV rays. Our awnings will also protect your furniture on your patio or right inside your windows from UV damage, which will increase their lifespans.
Increase Visual Appeal:
Our awnings add beauty to your home, increasing the visual appeal of your property. For residential use, awnings help define your backyard space and enhance your outdoor living experience, making your space more inviting. They could also add privacy from neighbors, which can be a plus for potential buyers when you look to sell your property in the future.
Increase Property Value:
Since awnings increase your visual appeal, they will also add value to your Pennsylvania home or business. Awnings will raise the market value of your property, so you have a better return on investment when you look to sell.
Sustainability:
Awnings offer energy efficiency, making your property more sustainable. They shade your windows to decrease the amount of sunlight entering your home, reducing your electricity bills. They keep the inside of the building cooler, which reduces your air conditioning and energy costs for a more sustainable property.
Maintenance-Free:
Our awnings require little to no maintenance. We use aluminum baked-on enamel and powder-coating finishes on our awning frames that protect them. Our Craft-Bilt fabrics are acrylic and coated with a special coating that protects against rot and mildew, extending their life. Awnings with these protective coatings need less maintenance; they’ll just need to be cleaned every once in a while.
Awning Shapes and Sizes
Our awning models come in a wide range of sizes for your convenience. For properties with limited mounting widths, we recommend our Estate Slim-Fit model. Our Estate, Manor, and Villa models are perfect for shading decks and patios. For shapes, our awnings are rectangular or square, and are sloped to allow rainwater to easily roll off them.
Retractable Awnings
Sometimes you want shade, but other times you want to enjoy the sunlight. Our retractable awnings allow both. They allow you to choose when you want shade for your patio, deck, or outdoor restaurant seating, or want sunlight to warm up your property. These versatile awnings are our most popular choice, as they offer flexibility that fixed awnings don’t. You can extend your awnings to have no, partial, or full sun shading. When Pennsylvania is having extreme weather, you can retract them to protect the fabric and extend their lifespan.
Window Awnings
Our window awnings just cover your windows to stop sunlight from getting into the property. They are meant to only cover a small area to provide shade to the inside of your house. These are especially beneficial in the summer, as they keep the house from getting too warm.
Get an Awning with American Awnings
American Awnings installs stunning awnings for homes and businesses in Maryland and Pennsylvania. With over 30 years of experience and a family business mindset, we will install high-quality awnings at a lower price than our competitors. Check out our gallery to see what we can do for you. Our awnings have warranties on their frames, fabrics, and motors to protect your investment. Contact us today to get started.