How To Select The Best Awning Style For Your Business Or Home
Awnings give your home or company building an added touch of uniqueness and functionality. With the advancement of technology, there is a broader range of awning designs and colours for you to pick from that will suit the style you are aiming to achieve for your home or business.
If you are still indecisive about which style of awning to pick, then let's take a closer look at the different types of awnings available in Malaysia. Remember, you can custom design your awning in Malaysia if you still cannot find a suitable style that fits what you are in the market for.
Canopy
This is one of the most traditional styles of awnings available. The functionality of this canopy style awning helps gain popularity among houses and businesses. Besides that, a canopy awning also gives you the choice of having it installed stationary or have it retractable.
Dome
This awning style can usually be found above doors or windows, which gives the entrance to the building or windows an extra shade. By providing additional shade for the interior, you can save energy costs by depending less on air conditioning and more on the shade from the awnings to keep the interior cool. A dome awning adds an extra flair to the entrance or window of the building with its dome-like design as well.
Drop Shade
If you are looking for an awning that will provide maximum shade, the drop shade awning will be perfect. It does not extend away from the building; instead, you can control it to go up or down, depending on the shade you need.
Elongated Dome
As the name suggests, elongated dome awnings are extended awnings with half of a perfect dome shape at each end of the awning. The elongation of this awning allows it to provide more shade to longer areas. Furthermore, the space between an elongated dome awning does not get taller and follows the projected curve of the dome that runs straight across from one end to the other.
Free Standing
If you want to separate and provide shade to an outdoor area, a free standing awning will do a perfect job. Moreover, a free standing awning has similar features to an attached awning, except that this free standing awning has posts or columns to support it. You have two options to look out for; a retractable or stationary free standing awning.
Round
A round awning is quite similar to a dome awning. However, it functions as a free-standing awning that provides shade for a patio or seating area where you want to protect the dining table or any other furniture from the natural elements.
Quarter Round or Convex
If you're looking for a modern style awning, then a quarter round or convex awning is perfect, especially for buildings or homes with a modern design. The awning starts from the structure attached to and extends to one-quarter of the circle in awning coverage. Due to its design element where the quarter round awnings are taut on their frame with no patterned edge, this awning style has a very structured facade.
Traditional Awning
Due to the versatility of this awning style, traditional awnings can be found anywhere, including in homes and business buildings. Moreover, you have the choice to install it retractable or stationary as well, which acts as an extended roof to provide shade to an outdoor area.
Awning Design Features
Here are a few features to keep in mind when you are searching for the right awning that will maximise the awning features.
Colour
Picking a colour for your awning to match your home or business can be a challenge sometimes. Here are some ideas to help make a decision easier:
- Light colours: awnings with light colours are more fade resistant
- Dark colours: awnings with dark colours are excellent at hiding stains and prevent watermarks from standing out
Measurements
Depending on the area you wish to install the awning, ensure proper measurements are taken to get the right size for it. A wrongly sized awning will defeat its purpose of being functional and will not look good aesthetically on your building.
Commercial Awnings
An awning is excellent to help a business stand out as it can become a true brand identifier for your company. Hence, it is crucial to have the logo and theme colour design that associates well with your business. A commercial awning is also an excellent strategy for marketing.
Function of Awning
Two types of awnings are available, which are:
- stationary awning
- retractable awning
The deciding factor between these two awnings would be the function of the area where you are installing the awning. As suggested in its name, a stationary awning cannot be moved at all once installed, while a retractable awning allows you to roll it back against the building where it is installed. Besides that, there is also a choice between manual or motorised retractable awnings, so choose the one that fits your preferences or needs.
Location
With the wide variety of styles available for awnings, the purpose of installing one is limitless. You could install an awning above your door or window for aesthetic purposes or have a free standing awning in your backyard to separate an outdoor space from your home. If there is an area in your home or business building constantly being exposed to extreme sunlight, you may want to consider installing one to reduce the heat from entering indoors.
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