Home Awning Structures

Brightcovers patio covers awnings and commercial canopies add a practical functional touch to any outdoor living space.

Home awning structures.

Manual awnings are opened by winding a shaft whereas motorized awnings require only the touch of a button. A lean too is when one side of the carport or covered patio is attached to the home and the other side is lower and sits on posts. These tension shade structures are ideal when you have sloped glass roofs and they offer an appealing modern alternative to traditional awnings for almost any home. Very cool glass roofed awning like structure for patio.

There are two types of retractable awnings manual and motorized. Unlike other roof systems our panels let in safe filtered light block harmful uv rays reduce heat and solar transmission. Ideally all awnings should have a pitch of 1 4 for every 1 foot. Although the awning structures and fabrics are designed for year round use it is advisable to remove the valance at the front of the awning during the winter months.

The downside with the glass awning is that you don t get shade it merely protects agains rain. If you enjoy being outside a patio awning will make a great addition to your home visually while also providing extra style. The translucent panels allow natural light to transmit through the roof illuminating the areas below and adjacent living spaces. Fabric window awnings and fabric door awnings simple attractive fabric window and door awnings beautify your home and offer shade and weather protection.

You can also get awnings that are a series of retractable windows which provides plenty of light and air.