subject: Factors To Consider When Buying Commercial Awnings [print this page] Commercial awnings and shade structures can breathe life into a business. If you are planning to install them on your facility, read on to better understand the factors that should impact your choice of awnings and shade structures.
Whether you run a restaurant, a retail shop, or bank, awnings and canopies can be an extremely beneficial addition. Not only do they add instant visual appeal to your facility, but 0they can help your business earn those coveted LEED points while reducing your energy consumption by up to 25 percent.
Well-placed and well-built awnings are instrumental in controlling the amount of sun entering a room and, by extension, assist in lowering the cooling requirements for that room. And less cooling needs mean that your power consumption and energy bills can be reduced drastically.
With so many benefits of awnings and canopies, it should come as no surprise that more and more businesses are choosing them for their establishments. But choosing an awning or shade structure is not an easy decision. There are a number of factors that required to be taken into consideration, such as:
* The general weather conditions where your establishment is located.
* The basic purpose you expect the shade structure, awning or canopy to serve.
* The type of building your establishment is in, whether in a stand-alone building or strip mall.
* The budget you have set aside for the awning and its installation.
If you make your purchase decision based on these factors, you can rest assured that you have made the right choice of awnings and shade structures.
Of these factors, the weather in your area is perhaps the most essential factor in the type of awnings and canopies you should buy for your business. For instance, if you live in high wind areas, fabric awnings may be a bad idea as there will always be a risk of them being torn apart with a strong wind gust. So, when you will approach a manufacturer and/or installer, ask how the general weather in your area might affect the awning styles and materials you have to choose from. In fact, the choice of material and type will also depend on factors like the location of the awning and its purpose and frequency of use.
After youve chosen the type of awning, your awning company will also consider your size requirements when designing your shade structure or awning. To help you decide on the size of the awning you can choose, it is probably best that you decide on the area you seek to cover and the purpose of your awning. For instance, a caf may choose to cover their sidewalk seating area with a bright, striped canvas awning to attract attention whereas a bank may desire a more professional look and opt for a traditional metal awning with the banks name and logo printed predominantly. Another example is that a bright, colorful awning may look great for a vacation resort whereas a contemporary aluminum and metal awning could be a great fit for a reputable architectural firm or the like.
Whatever your need, there is an awning or canopy that fits, but its all about the choice.
by: Michael Richman
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