Different Types of Outdoor Awnings: What to Choose?

Outdoor awnings are used not just to give style to your outdoor space, but are also a great investment to protect you and your furniture from sun damages and rain. Improving the outdoor appearance of your home or business establishment using awnings is an ideal way to add value to your property.

There are numerous benefits of installing awnings into your decks, doors, or patios. These advantages include savings (both for money and energy), protection (from sun and rain), and comfort because it can offer you shades when you want to stay outside. If you are already decided to have awnings at home or business, the next question would be ‘what type of outdoor awnings should you choose’.

Here are different types of outdoor awnings to give you more ideas what to choose. Included are the pros and the cons of these types of awnings:

1. Stationary or Fixed Awning

   Permanently attached to your wall, stationary or fixed awnings can’t be moved unless you want it to be taken down permanently. It is a welded frame that became an additional body of your house or establishment.

• Pros
  • Fixed awning is welded making it more study to withstand any bad weather. Since it is permanently part of your property, it will last longer.
  • It can give you a full weather protection, can provide shade when it is hot and can be your shelter outside when it’s raining.
  • This awning is ideal for small areas of your home like doors, entryways, walkways, and windows.
• Cons
  • Stationary awnings require more cleaning and maintenance.
  • They are stationary that you can change the styles of the pitch. Because they are fixed, you may not get sunlight inside your house when you need it during cold season.
  • If you want to cover a larger area, you also need to install structural supports.

2. Retractable Awning

   Retractable awning is also attached to your home or establishment, but unlike stationary awnings, you have the option to adjust the cover as much as you want. It can provide you full or partial shade. Since these awnings are retractable, you can change the orientation and adjust according to your desire.There are also types of retractable awnings, there are motorised awnings using a motorised control. Another is the manual awnings controlled manually with your hands. If you have a budget and you want to save time and effort, it is more convenient to purchase a motorised retractable awning.

• Pros
  • Ideal for larger areas and can be installed in a wall or roof.
  • Retractable awnings can be saved from bad weather. Motorised awnings have wind, rain, and sun sensors, allowing your awning to retract or extend depending on the weather.
  • Its frames and metals require less maintenance.
  • They are more convenient to use because they can be operated by a wall switch or remote control.
• Cons
  • They are not ideal for bad weather.
  • Retractable awnings, especially the motorised are more expensive than stationary.
  • Repairs of the parts and covers are costly.

Choosing the right and ideal outdoor awnings for your home or establishment always depends on your needs and style. Whatever your decision may be, whether to purchase a stationary or a retractable awning, always keep in mind the quality and service of these awnings.