Retractable Awnings - The Low Cost Home Improvement

Retractable awnings are growing more popular these days. In this economy they have become the low cost home improvement that not only adds style and elegance, but also greatly improves the energy efficiency of your home.

Adding a retractable canopy is a low cost addition to your home which appears very custom especially if you decide to purchase a motorized retractable awning. Motorized retractable awnings offer a touch of class and are considered to be the most sought after types of awnings.

Another really nice feature of retractable patio canopies is that they offer the ability to manually adjust the pitch and depth of the awning. There are also several other adjustments that allow you to adjust the awning to however you like. You can leave it partially open for partial shade, or fully opened for maximum shade.

Another modern advancement that canopies and awnings can have installed is an electronically adjustable awning that is automatically manipulated depending on weather conditions. These types of canopies have weather sensors that detect the sun, temperature and wind. When it's warm and sunny the awning opens up and when it’s cold and windy the awning retracts.

While automatic awnings cost slightly more than normal, they offer a really custom, high class feel to your outdoor living area. All motorized awnings come with a remote control that allows the awning to override the current settings, so that it won’t matter what the weather conditions are outside. You can adjust the canopy to however you desire.

Sometimes you may want to bathe in the morning sun with a cup of coffee, other times you may want to relax in the shade under the awning. With a retractable canopy you can adjust the awning to your needs.

A reputable awning manufacturers will combine expertise with innovation to create customized awnings that coincide with the clients' requirements.