23-Feb-2009
Awnings as with many curtain and blind items are known by a variety of names. Canvas Awnings, Sunblinds, Awning Shades, Outdoor blinds and a few others which are product specific. Canvas Awnings and Sunblinds are the most common. Awnings typically, made from Canvas have been around for many years. It is an excellent product to help Insulate your home from Direct Sunlight hitting the window. Instead of Canvas a Screen Cloth can be used to allow some view through the Awning, yet provide Insulation. Awnings can be fitted to ground level and upper level windows and even between Verandah Posts to Enclose an outdoor area. Operation can be by hand, cord, Crank Operated and Motorised. Awinigs are a Sunblind not designed as a wind blind. There is also another application of Awnings and that is Folding Arm Awnings, which has a set of Arms that extend out to create a pitched roof which shelters from Sun. This product is maily made from Acrylic Cloths. It also should not be used in areas of high wind. The Folding Arm Awning can be hand operated or Motorised, with or without Sun and Wind Sensors. They are definitely a more expensive item.