It’s important to select a style that will accommodate how much the sun penetrates the windows.
Southern and western exposure:
Homes with windows on southern and western sides have the potential for extreme heat gain. A great option to help block the sun is the use of awning sides for additional protection.
Northern and Eastern facing windows:
You might want
less coverage at times and a retractable awning could be a terrific solution.
Seasons make a difference.
In order to take advantage of the sun’s warmth during the winter, some awnings are designed to roll up out of the way and others removed and put away.
Did You Know?
Solar radiation through glass is responsible for approximately 20 percent of the load on an air conditioner. *
Awnings with sides give extra protection:
Retractable Awnings are a good solution for seasonal considerations:
Color choice and types of material are important energy-saving considerations.
Awnings with low solar-absorbing surfaces (white) maintain temperatures closer to the outdoor air temperature. As a result, air temperature under the awnings isn’t raised appreciably.
Awnings that absorb solar radiation (dark colors) may need venting to reduce heat build-up underneath
the awning.
