You may not be able to control the weather, but you can give yourself back an element of control when you install awnings. They are such a simple idea: a covering that provides protection from the weather, that adds an aesthetic enhancement to a property, that covers the patio to give shade or protection from rain. And yet, some homes and businesses haven’t discovered the trust potential of awnings. If you don’t yet have one, there are lots of benefits you can enjoy and many reasons why you should consider this as your next home improvement project or the next step in upgrading your business premises.

Awnings give you choice as well as being practical and attractive. They can be retracted whenever desired; retractable awnings are one of the most popular types. The retractable mechanism can work with an electric remote control or it can be a manual process; either way, the awning will roll in and give a fully open outdoor space that is exposed to the sky above once again. Some awnings have cassettes when they are retracted, which will protect them and stop them rotting if they get damp, which they inevitably will over time in the British weather. Awnings can last for a long time and need very little in the way of maintenance, so they can be a very good investment for both homes and businesses.

Awnings for homes

Awnings are popular domestic features. One of the reasons for this is their ability to make the outdoors more accessible. If there is a small rain shower, an awning can help. If the sun is too strong and some shade it needed, an awning can help. If it’s windy, and awning can act as a windbreak. In almost any situation, an awning can make the outdoors an option, when otherwise, you would have to retreat indoors. Being outside is good for mental health and physical health, and ways of making this more possible are very popular for homeowners. People who have gardens can spend much of the year looking forward to the summer and being able to spend more time outside. An awning can make this more possible throughout the year and give them value for their money by ensuring they can enjoy the outdoors more of the time.

Awnings for businesses

Businesses of all kinds have awnings outside. The most obvious businesses are those such as hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars, where customers use the property and its appeal is important. Awnings for commercial spaces are strong and resilient, so they can be relied upon to provide a shield in less desirable weather and make the space more usable. Awnings might also be used by shops, hairdressers and other service sector buildings to make the property more presentable, and to provide shade for those inside as well, improving the environment and making it more pleasant. Even buildings like offices will sometimes have awnings outside so that staff have a place to sit and relax during breaks – something that is great for morale and productivity.