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solar heat gain on the deck flooring
can reach 139°. I experienced that for
a fact on a deck area where we were
working. By shading the deck surface
the temperature dropped over 50 degrees
to a more comfortable 87°. The
same thing happens on interior rooms
protected by awnings. When windows
are shaded with awnings, studies have
found a 15 to 20 degree interior temperature
decrease. Most of our previous
customers have experienced that savings
on hot summer days. If canopies or
awnings are removed over winter, then
the 15 to 20 degrees works in reverse
heating the room with solar gain. The
combined effect from summer to winter
can yield up to a 30% savings in energy
use (A/C & heat combined). With the
increasing costs of electricity and heat,
the savings from using an awning can
be quickly recovered over several years.
When awnings came into large use in
the 1800's to mid 1900's, there were
no air conditioners. Now with the energy
costs increasing awnings make more
sense as you can increase your covered
living area for the comfortable months,
yet still get solar heat and light thru your
windows and doors during the cooler,
darker, winter months.
Material used for awnings and canopies
has been improved from all cotton fabrics
that faded in the sun, to durable,
fade resistant fabrics constructed of
acrylic with a 10-year prorated warranty.
We have also improved the seam
strength from using cotton threads and
chain stitch machines, to currently all
threads are synthetic with some seams
even being heat welded together. What
use to fade or needed to be resewn in
three to five years, now lasts 10 to 23
years with minimal maintenance.
In summary, awnings and canopies are
often the best solution for a patio or
deck area for providing protection from
the sun, wind, and rain, while still allowing
for the benefit of free solar heat and
light during the winter months.
Should you have any questions or would
like more information, we'd be happy to
hear from you. Give us a call or visit us
online.
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