Are you looking to improve the functionality and appearance of your home? So, you should consider installing an awning in your home. Awnings are an effective way to add aesthetics to your home plus provide protection to your home against rain or sun. 

However, before you decide to install an awning on your property you must first know what other people frequently ask about this product. This way, you can better understand what awning is all about. 

How long is the fabric expected to last?

Acrylic fabrics are the most popular among manufacturers all over the world. It offers years of protection against fading, rot, and mildew. The Awning Warehouse uses a high-quality fabric with a 10-year warranty. With careful care, you may anticipate your fabric to last ten years or longer. Care instructions can be found in the website’s care section.

How Do I Maintain My Awning?

A once-a-year cleaning is considered regular upkeep, with further attention required if stains or spoilage emerge. Keep in mind that your awning is an outside product. Just like you wouldn’t keep your car outside for lengthy periods of time without washing it, you’ll have to clean your canvas awning to maintain and extend its physical beauty and life span.

Are Awnings Waterproof?

It all depends on the brand, as well as the cloth and coating utilised. Water-resistant retractable awnings are available, and some brands are completely waterproof. 

Remember that awnings are slanted. Therefore precipitation will not stay on the awning long enough to soak through if your home is tall enough. Because the awnings are open on three sides, and wind can sweep rain under the umbrella.

Is an Awning Appropriate For My Home?

Any homeowner or business wishing to improve the beauty and functionality of their outside space should consider awnings. Awnings can add value to a home while also providing much-needed shade during the summer months. Awnings serve businesses by providing more outside seating for customers and improving the appearance of their shop.

Does the colour of the material I pick have an impact on how hot it is under my awning? Or, for that matter, how dark will it be beneath the surface?

Excellent question. Naturally, the darker the chosen hue, the darker the shade effect beneath it. However, there are several exceptions. Certain fabrics have a lighter underneath colour than the top side colour, creating a more appealing shading appearance. 

While colour selection has a minor impact on temperature, the type of cloth chosen and the general ventilation of the installation will have a significant impact.

What is the lifespan of a retractable awning?

The sturdy, heavy-duty frame can last up to 15 years. The awning will give years of trouble-free, dependable service if the owner takes care of the device and uses common sense.

What Should I Look for in a Professional Awning Installer?

Inquire about other similar work done by the firm or company you’re considering, as well as a photographic portfolio of the firm’s work. Of course, if the company has a showroom, stop by! Would you buy a car from the comfort of your living room couch? Most likely not. 

This is a purchase that you will have to live with for a long time. Make sure you’ve looked into all of your choices. This is simple to accomplish while perusing the showroom’s exhibits. We’ve never had a customer leave without being overjoyed at the opportunity to participate in the design process.

How Long Does It Take To Install An Awning?

There is a short lead time for excellent work to be completed, as with any custom-manufactured goods. This can take as little as three weeks for canvas awnings. Of course, this varies depending on the season (summer is often the busiest), and it is not uncommon for this lead time to extend, particularly in seasonal climes.

What Effect Does Fabric Type Have On Awning Function?

The most common textiles used in outdoor awnings are traditional laminated cloth and woven acrylic fabric. Future Guard awnings use laminated fabric, while SunSetter offers both types of cloth. Your location behind the awning will be at least 20 degrees cooler, regardless of the fabric kind or fabric colour.

In the Winter, What Should I Do With My Retractable Awning?

When retracted, the awning is designed to store itself. For winter storage, many retractable awning users detach the free hanging valance, while others simply retract the device and bring the crank handle in. Some users even keep their retractable awnings up all year!

Will a Retractable Awning Survive Strong Winds?

Awnings must be used mainly for sun protection and must not be kept out in windy circumstances. Wind, on the other hand, is a very unpredictable force that changes direction and speed frequently. 

A retractable awning endures straight-on wind forces of over 50 mph in a wind tunnel test, which is a really controlled environment. In “real-life” applications, the general rule of thumb is: If you are comfortable sitting outside dining or reading the newspaper, then it is presumably safe to operate your awning. 

The uplifting effect of the wind on the awning is more of a worry than the downward force, so the higher the pitch, the more wind-resistant the unit.

Is there a minimum height requirement for awning installation?

Anything less than 8 feet will necessitate the unit being put on the roof. On a ranch style home, roof-mounted awnings are fairly frequent. The roof mount brackets do not trap water and allow water and snow to travel through securely. The brackets are made of aluminium and are powder coated in the same colour as the frame for durability and aesthetics.

Is an electrician required to attach my awning?

Using a licensed electrician is possible and advised. However, as more and more customers choose to use our “plug-in” solution with a handheld remote, this is no longer necessary.

Final Words

We hope that this compilation of frequently asked questions about awnings will help you answer some questions you may have. However, if you have a question in mind that wasn’t covered in this article, feel free to contact Coastwide Shade Sails and ask about your concern regarding the awning installation and we would love to help you out.