Choosing an awning that is suitable for the winter is tough. Depending on where you live, you may have to find a durable awning that can withstand snow, freezing rain, wind and cold temperatures. There aren’t many types of awnings available that can handle all of these winter elements.
Along with the ability to live through the winter months, your awning needs to be able to do its intended job of providing shade and comfort for your deck or patio during the spring and summer.
Retractable awnings are the best option when considering awning installation that will last through the winter. With this addition to your outdoor construction, you can have a deck awning that is able to give you the outdoor living environment that you want for years to come. Take a look at some of the reasons why retractable awnings are the best awning installation for the winter.
Shelter from Snow
Even in the winter, you can protract your retractable awning to give you or your outdoor patio shelter from the snow. These awnings are built strong and can be built with a slope to them, letting the snow run off the end. If you want to keep your or patio clear and free of snow this winter, you can retract your awning out whenever you need.
Safe from the Elements
While you can keep your retractable awning out to keep parts of your outdoor deck or patio clear of snow, there will be heavy winter storms where it will be better to keep your awning retracted and safe rather than keep your deck area clear of snow. In these instances, a retractable awning is the best option because with the push of a button, your awning will pull back right into your wall. This way, heavy snow or wind won’t have the opportunity to damage your awning, which lets you have a deck awning that’s ready for the spring and summer.
This is vitally important because your awning is an investment that you want to keep safe. It’s pointless to install an awning that has the potential to be damaged during winter because you’ll just end up having it replaced. This is why a retractable awning is best to ensure that your awning can give you lifelong comfort.
No Maintenance
If you’re an individual who doesn’t want to deal with outdoor maintenance in the freezing cold winter, a retractable awning gives you luxury of being able to sit inside and stay warm. Individuals who don’t have a retractable awning may find themselves outside in the cold, brushing snow off the top of their awnings with a broom, so that the snow won’t accumulate and rip through. Snow buildup gets heavy and some awnings don’t have the strength to hold through a large snow storm. With a retractable awning, however, you can pull your awning back during a snow storm and not worry about brushing snow off it or providing maintenance to keep it safe.
Retractable awnings are the best choice for those who are looking for an awning that can last through the winter and be ready to do its job in the spring and summer. If you are interested in learning more about retractable awnings, you can contact Paul Construction LLC.
