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Make Sure To Retract Your Awning At These Times
Michele Kuhn
A roll-out awning over your the windows or sliding door of your home provides you with shade from the sun and allows you to enjoy sitting outside when you'd otherwise find it too hot to do so. One of the benefits of this type of awning is that it doesn't stay affixed in the open position permanently; you open it when you're going to sit beneath it, and then close it when you go inside. While it might be tempting to occasionally leave the awning up, prolonged exposure to the sunlight can shorten its lifespan, so you should always retract it when it's not in use. Here are some other times that it's best to make sure the awning is safely rolled up.
Periods Of High Winds
High winds and awnings do not mix. While the mounting bracket for the awning will likely be sturdy and the entire setup will be capable of withstanding average breezes, high winds could potentially rip the awning or, in extreme cases, pull the entire mounting bracket off the wall of your home. It's best to avoid this risk by making sure that the awning is rolled up whenever heavy winds are in the weather forecast.
Rain
Your awning can certainly withstand rain, and some people enjoy sitting beneath this covering to stay dry while the rain falls around them. The concern with the awning getting wet, however, is that it could be rolled up before it's been allowed to fully dry. The damp material, when rolled up, can possibly lead to the growth of mildew, which can create unsightly stains on the awning and also make it smell bad. It's best to always retract it before the rain begins to fall so that you'll avoid this risk.
Falling Leaves
If your awning is close to a tree that sheds its leaves in the fall, you'll want to be sure that the awning isn't left open when the leaves are falling — and that you take a moment to brush any leaves off the awning with a broom before rolling it up. When the leaves are rolled inside the awning, they can rot and cause staining to the material, which is especially visible if the awning is a light color. Keeping the awning closed when the leaves are falling will prevent this type of damage.
For more information or to find an awning for your home, talk with a local contractor.
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