{"id":248,"date":"2020-10-08T05:26:42","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T05:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/?p=248"},"modified":"2019-09-16T18:31:49","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T18:31:49","slug":"why-installing-awnings-can-be-a-great-home-addition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/why-installing-awnings-can-be-a-great-home-addition\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Installing Awnings Can Be a Great Home Addition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When looking to make an improvement to your home, one great option would be to install a retractable awning. There are several benefits that come when you have a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dwwindows.com\/awnings.html\">retractable awning<\/a> installed. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-250\" src=\"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Awning-Navy-300x255.png\" alt=\"Why Installing Awnings Can Be a Great Home Addition\" width=\"300\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Awning-Navy-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/dwwindows.com\/windows-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Awning-Navy.png 682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Create Comfortable Outdoor Living Space<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the main advantages of installing a retractable awning in your home is that it can create a very comfortable outdoor living space. During the warm summer months many people would like to spend as much time outside as possible. Unfortunately, the hot sun often makes this difficult. When you install an awning, it will provide you with the necessary coverage and shade to enjoy your patio or deck.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Convenience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another advantage of an outdoor awning is that it can be a very convenient option. While you can purchase an umbrella to provide coverage, it can quickly become an inconvenience as you will constantly have to reposition it based on movements of the sun. With an awning you will have enough coverage to completely cover your outdoor living space. Furthermore, it can be quickly expanded and retracted with the push of a button.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Utility Bill Reduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another reason why installing a retractable awning can be a good idea for your how is that it can help to reduce your utility bills. While many people place retractable awnings over their patio or other outdoor living space, they can also be placed over any window in your home. If you have a western exposure window that brings in a lot of heat and light during the summer, a retractable awning can be used to provide shade and coverage. This can help to keep your home cool naturally and also reduce your utility bills.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in installing an awning or improving your outdoor living space, you should\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dwwindows.com\/contact-us.html\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about the products and services that we can provide to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When looking to make an improvement to your home, one great option would be to install a retractable awning. There are several benefits that come when you have a\u00a0retractable awning installed. 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