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Do awnings and canopies add value to your home?

Yes, a well specified, good quality patio awning or canopy can definitely add value to your home and how you use your outdoor space. It improves comfort, protects your interiors and can even help reduce cooling costs in summer. Key benefits include:
  • More usable outdoor space Create a large covered area on your patio or terrace for relaxing or entertaining with friends and family.
  • Protection for your home’s interior Reduce UV damage and fading on furniture, flooring and paintwork in the room behind the awning.
  • Better comfort and sun/rain protection Enjoy being outside while shielded from harsh midday sun. When correctly specified and installed with sufficient pitch, a patio awning can also provide shelter from light rain and passing showers.
  • Reduced heat gain and cooling costs By shading key windows and doors, an awning helps keep adjoining rooms cooler in hot weather, reducing the need for air conditioning and fans.
  • Attractive feature and easy to control Modern awnings are a stylish feature that can enhance kerb appeal. With remote control or smartphone operation, you can extend or retract the awning to any position during the day as the sun moves. Optional drop down front valances give even more control over low sun, heat and glare.
  • Optional integrated lighting When specified with built in cassetteLED lighting, your awning also provides flexible exterior lighting that can be used even when the awning is closed, ideal for evenings and throughout the winter. Very low running costs.