Summers are fun because you get vacations, but they also bring extreme heat. You must protect yourself from it heat because it contains some harmful UV rays that can damage your skin. There are different weather protectors that you can use for shading purposes and for blocking the UV, but most of them are very expensive. Folding arm awnings are very cost effective weather protectors that can work wonders for your house.

Things to Consider For Buying Folding Arm Awnings

You cannot just go to the store and purchase awnings because there are so any types of them available in the market. You can install awnings in front of the window or patio, or you can install them on the deck or porches. There are different sizes and styles of awnings for all of these places.

Length of the awning is another important factor, and you must keep it minimum. Extra length of awning does not look very attractive. Keep the dimensions and measurements long enough to cover the window or patio but never extend it an extra foot because it may block the view.

There are manually operated folding arm awnings, as well as electrical folding awnings, but manual awnings are lot more durable and cost effective. Electrical awnings will also consume electricity, which makes them even more expensive.

Advantages of Folding Arm Awnings

  • Folding arm awnings can help you to enhance the overall home exterior.
  • You can install these awnings in different styles, colors and textures.
  • Awnings also keep your house cool and they block harmful UV from entering inside your house.
  • There is almost no maintenance required for folding arm awnings.
  • You can even install these awnings at your own, and you will not need any technical help from professionals.
  • Some people think that installing awnings will block the view, but this is not true. In fact, folding arm awnings clear your view.

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  • Fabrics used
    CanvasPVCSheer Mesh
  • Operation Methods
    Folding ArmMotorised ArmElectronic Sensor Arm
  • Common Uses
    AwningsFolding Arm AwningDrop Arm Awning
  • Cleaning
    Things you will need:Dishwashing liquidWarm waterLarge sprayMethod:Mix 50% water and 50% detergent in a spray bottle.Using a long handled broom or broom brush (depending on heights of awnings) clean off all dust, cobwebs, bugs etc.Spray the cleaning mixture on to the blinds.Scrub awning all over with a thick bristled scrub brush or long handled broom.Rinse the lathered suds away and when totally dry, apply a weatherproof fabric sealant onto awnings.Repeat on underside.

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