Patio Awnings: A Beginners Guide to Manual and Electric Awnings - Part 2
If you have read and considered the first part of this article then you should have an idea of the type of awning you would like to purchase. There are however, still several additional points you may want to consider before spending your hard earned money.
A major factor in determining the cost of an awning is the method of operation. Manually operated awnings which make use of a winding arm are considerably cheaper than electric awnings which run off a motor. Deciding on which method is best for you is largely a matter of price against practicality. The extra money spent on an electric awning will be time and effort saved when you do not need to wind your awning manually.
A nice accompaniment for an electric awning, should you choose to invest in one, is a remote control kit. Whilst there are wall switches, available for both indoor and outdoor operation, to operate the motor in an electric awning, a remote control kit makes retraction and projection even easier. Remote controls are not particularly expensive yet are a practical and effective addition to an awning purchase.
You may also wish to consider an awning cover to provide greater protection for the cassette and/or material, especially during the winter months. Relatively cheap and very easy to use, an awning cover is a good way of maintaining your awning without having to take it off the wall when the weather turns.
If money is no object then a wind, rain and sun sensor kit is the ideal product to optimise use of your awning. The sensor will automatically retract the awning when wind or rain levels reach a certain specified level and will project the awning when it is particularly sunny. The amount of wind, rain and sun required to automatically operate the awning motor can be fully customised to your desired level.
Hopefully this has provided a helpful guide to the many varieties of awning and awning accessory available. Armed with this information, you should be able to make a clear and informed decision on which type of awning is best for you.
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