Saturday, December 29, 2007

Property Has To Be Managed To Keep Value,

Fixed awnings or canopies have distinct disadvantages: fading in as little as two years, constant cleaning, time-consuming storage. • Awnings can be retracted by remote controls like a garage door or controlled through indoor or outdoor switches. • Preserving furnishings by blocking sunlight and UV rays, protecting furniture and carpets from fading and sun-related wear. Never get an awning with arms of bare steel; this will rust and bleed, weakening and discoloring the awning. • Extending outdoor spaces by providing cooling shade or protection from rain. Acrylic fabrics don’t fade or stain; since acrylic is a woven fabric, it dries quickly without mildewing. The versatility of retractable awnings provides extra advantages to property owners: • Longer lifetimes, since retracting the awning when not in use innately protects it from fading, tears, mildew, and wind damage • Easy use with motors, remote controls, and sensors • Adjustable projection and pitch, which means the awning’s extension and angle are flexible • No construction costs because of simple installationRetractable awnings have a simple design. The frame of the awning is anchored with brackets to a wall, roof, eaves, or fascia. Awnings have a minimum pitch of 0 degrees (flat) to provide maximum sun protection; steeper pitches deflect precipitation. Hoods are available in PVC or extruded aluminum, but the better choice is aluminum which is strong and weathers well. • Custom sizes are available down to one-inch increments in width and length, so that it is possible to match the size of the awning precisely to the area. The best kind of fabric is solution-dyed acrylic, with the pigments embedded in the fiber of the fabric, not on the surface.Property has to be managed to keep value, and retractable awnings offer unexpected benefits in creating beauty and adding value to any home or commercial space: • Adding beauty with instant comfort and elegance. In high quality awnings, the tension springs are extremely strong; retractable awnings can have a projection (the length that the awning extends) as far as 17 feet on elbows with a weight load of 2200 pounds. The strongest arms are Kevlar, with can carry a load of over 2000 pounds, but smaller awning arms are made of cables. All motors should be UL (American) and CE (European) certified for quality. • The fabric canopy ages faster than any other part, between mildew, fading, wind damage, and atmospheric chemicals like acid rain.Retractable awnings are easy to use, with a variety of options that tailor them to any building or environment: • A small, powerful motor, sealed inside the roller tube, extends and retracts the awning automatically. • Teflon threads resist UV, moisture, and chemicals so that the retractable awning seams attaching it to the frame stay secure. When the awning is extended, the arms are held in place by high tension springs, so no stanchions or posts have to hold it up. By combining economy with aesthetics, retractable awnings can be a smart way to enhance the value of a property for a variety of circumstances, from increasing energy efficiency and curb appeal to enhancing outdoor sitting areas and protecting them from the elements. Aluminum is the best choice for long-term value: powder-coated for protection, rust- and shatterproof, and lightweight..There are several options in outdoor coverings. • Easy maintenance and use with state-of-the art materials that resist fading, motors and sensors to automatically retract awnings, and low maintenance. • The arm shoulders carry the weight of the awning and moisture from precipitation. Natural fibers like cotton fade and rot with exposure to moisture. • An optional hood allows the awning to be tucked inside when retracted and protects it from exposure. Retractable awnings don’t have to be extended fully,.

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