Looking to Cut Energy Costs? Consider a Retractable Patio Awning
Usually, we choose an awning for personal comfort reasons only. Having an awning over the patio during the hot summer months is a relief and helps make outdoor spaces more enjoyable. And having a retractable awning is exceptionally convenient. However, something that you may not have considered is that because outdoor shade products, like awnings, reduce the amount of sun penetrating your windows, they actually help to reduce energy costs! In fact, a study by the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers concluded that an awning reduces heat gain by 55-65% during the time of the day when the sun shines directly on southern facing window and glass doors. For western exposure, the reduction in heat gain is 72-77%. That’s a substantial savings, both in energy usage and costs.
Awnings and patio covers not only save money for home owners but they can also be good for the environment. How you may ask? Because using an awning contributes to a reduction in a household’s demand for energy which then directly reduces the impact of global warming from greenhouse gas emissions due to excessive energy use.
The energy savings benefit of retractable awnings isn’t just effective during the summer. It extends into the winter as well! The ability to retract the awnings in the winter (as opposed to fixed roof structures) allows the warmth of the sun to penetrate back through your windows and glass doors, helping to heat the house and once again reduce heating costs and energy usage.
Whatever the weather, you can’t go wrong investing in a retractable awning or patio cover.
Contact the awning installation experts at Trim-A-Seal today! For more information visit www.trimaseal.com or call 1-800-217-6355.
Trim-A-Seal of Indiana installs Gutter Helmet, replacement windows, doors, roofing, vinyl siding and awnings throughout Northern Indiana and Northeast Illinois including Ft. Wayne, Crown Point, Gary, South East Chicago, Orland Park and the surrounding areas.