Should I hire a professional to install the awning?
During the summer or on sunny days, it is good to have a place in the shade in your resting corner, where the sun will not interfere with your enjoyment of the natural environment. In addition to the good shade it creates, it is also good as protection against rain, snow, and wind. Installing an awning is not an easy job. The awning must be firmly attached to the wall, and care must be taken not to damage the facade on the wall. In order to avoid headaches when installing the awning, it is best to hire an expert.
What should be considered when installing the awning?
Setting up the awning The first thing to check is whether the awning is the right size for your terrace. Mark the place for the brackets so that they are evenly spaced on the awning. After the awning is placed in the support, it should be additionally secured with a suitable fuse. It is important to properly tighten the screws that keep the entire system functioning. Most sellers of awnings also offer the possibility of installation. The price is formed depending on the material the awning is made of, its dimensions, design and mechanism. The mechanism of operation can be manual or automatic, they can also be opened on a sun, rain or remote control sensor.
Why should I install an awning?
An awning provides shade, but unlike a canopy, it can be retracted at any time so you can sit in the sun. Sitting under an awning is more comfortable than under a roof, especially on very hot days because the fabric does not retain heat for long. Placing an awning can, for example, protect some of your plants that don”t like exposure to strong sunlight, if you have one of those species on your terrace, the shade that the awning will provide them with.
What preparations should be made before installing the awning?
It is important to plan well where and how you want to place the awning as well as how long and wide you want your awning to be. Before setting up the awning, think about the pattern that would best fit into your ambiance on the terrace.
What material can awnings be made of?
The best material from which awnings are made is acrylic canvas, which is resistant to atmospheric influences, resistant to UV radiation, the color is long-lasting and this material is waterproof. The awning can also be made of ordinary tarpaulin, but it is less resistant to external influences.
How to choose which awning is best to install?
The choice of type of awning depends, among other things, on the load as well as on the weather conditions to which the awning is exposed. It is also important what purposes the awning will serve, whether it will be used to extend the terrace or, for example, as rain protection in some catering facilities. There are simple extension awnings that do not have hinged arms and are mainly used for windows and small balconies. You can also install folding awnings. They can be folded manually or have small electric folding motors. Large awnings usually have electric folding. Electric drive is of course more convenient and easier to use. You also have to choose between two basic types of installation: installation on the wall or on the ceiling.
How long does it take to install the awning?
It is usually enough to set aside one day for setting up the awning. In any case, it depends on whether an ordinary awning is being installed or whether it is necessary to connect electricity for electric assembly.
How much does it cost to set up an awning?
The cost of installation may vary from company to company. Some companies offer free installation if you buy an awning from them. It is best to visit several specialized stores before making a decision.
