Sunday, June 17, 2012

Decorate your Outdoors with Custom-Made Sun Awnings

There are indeed custom-made sunblinds created from the finest quality canvas, sun screen or acrylic materials in a fabulous array of striped designs and plain fashion colours. Have your window blinds be expertly produced with a combination of 100% block-out or sheer and light filtering fabrics.

There are various types of Sunblinds:
  • Automatic Sunblinds – These move automatically as these are operated on guides. They easily get adjusted to any length.

     
  • Fixed Sunblinds – These awnings are connected on permanently-fixed guide bars that keep them in one length and angle. But these also come in motorised systems wherein you can press a button to move it up or down.


  • Verandah Awnings – These are perfect for keeping the sun and heat away from your verandah to maintain the cool. These types of awnings are operated using pulleys and ropes. Verandah blinds make a great design statement to your outdoors.

  • Folding Arm Awnings – These are perfect coverings for your back door or patio to create a shaded part of these areas. They do not require extensive posts or bars so folding-arm awnings can work on limited spaces. Retractable awnings like these can be moved manually or these can be motorised, as well.
Sun awnings can be customised to colour preferences. These are also used to add coverings on spaces a family can use for dining and other outdoor activities. Sunblinds are widely used in various exteriors and interiors, as well like bars, restaurants, workplaces, and home gardens. Even town parks also utilise awnings to create convenient interaction spots for the community.

Stylish, convenient, and reliable – these are the best qualities of Melbourne Sunblinds that are now widely used in . With today's post-modern interior designs, many are also experimenting on how to improve their home's exterior designs as well. That's why these external sunblinds are the perfect and the most stylish way of expressing your desired external home design.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Awnings for Decks and Patios

 Hanging out at your backyard to enjoy the lovely Melbourne sun is more pleasant with awnings for your decks or patios. Awnings can provide you with shade and shelter while still letting you experience the fresh air. It can protect you from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays or unexpected rain showers. Plus, it helps maintain the good condition of your garden furniture by protecting them from weather damage.
Compared to other types of shade structures, awnings are the most useful and convenient. A pergola cannot provide the shade and protection like an awning can. Garden umbrellas can only offer very limited space. Awnings are more functional than these structures. Putting an awning on your deck or patio is similar to putting up window blinds. Aside from providing shade, it also minimises the heat that can enter your home.
Most awnings for decks and patios are attached to the wall of the house. They provide a smooth transition from indoors to the yard. Awnings for decks can be made from different types of materials:
Fabric awnings are the most affordable. Lightweight fabrics can provide shade as well as allow the hot air to pass through so it would not be trapped in your house. But since fabric awnings are very cheap, it can also wear out quickly. It rarely snows in Melbourne, so you can use your awnings all year round. Just to be safe, retract your fabric awnings during severe weather conditions.
Canvas awnings are very popular for decks and patios. They are more durable than fabric awnings and they also come in different weights. Light canvas diffuses the light while heavier canvas blocks it and cools your deck more effectively.
Metal awning is your choice if you want a long-term shade structure for your deck. It can be used all year round and would not be easily damaged by severe weather. However, it cannot let hot air pass through and it is susceptible to metal corrosion. Use corrosion-resistant metals to make your awnings last longer.
Aluminum awnings are very durable yet lightweight. They can withstand all kinds of weather and unlike metal awnings, they are vulnerable to rust.
Adding awnings to your Melbourne home is a good idea to improve your property. Not only is it very functional, but it can also add value for your home. Just like window blinds, you can buy awnings that you can install yourself to minimise the cost of your investment.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Door Awnings



Awnings come in various shapes and sizes for various purposes. Awnings are not limited to windows, in fact, doors can be fitted with awnings.



Awnings can give you enough time to get ready, to get your umbrella and prepare to go outdoors. Door Awnings can be pretty nifty rain and sun shields.



Door awnings can enhance a home or a business establishment's facade. The canopy is a signature classic look for restaurants, motels, hostels and cafes.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

The Importance of Window Awnings


Window Awnings are an external decorative addition to any house. Awnings also reduce glare and protects homes from the harmful effects of UV rays as a result of direct exposure from the sun.



Awnings can make your house more energy efficient. It can also protect outdoor furnishings from rain and outdoor weather conditions. Awnings can be custom fitted and come in a variety of designer styles and colors. It can easy accentuate any architectural design.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

What are Awnings?



Awnings are a concave-shaped covering attached to an exterior entrance of a structure such as a house or a building. The overhang serves as a canopy made of canvas. Textile materials for awnings range from polyester fabric, PVC, vinyl and acrylic that is stretched on a steel or aluminum framework.



Awnings were first used in ancient Egypt in market stalls. The first awnings are made of wood, woven mats and linens stretched on poles.