{"id":6853,"date":"2016-12-23T12:02:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-23T12:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=6853"},"modified":"2022-03-16T05:15:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T05:15:03","slug":"home-window-awnings-can-improve-home-reduce-energy-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/home-window-awnings-can-improve-home-reduce-energy-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"How Home Window Awnings Can Improve Your Home and Reduce Your Energy Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the exterior of your home, there are many ways to spruce it up with a fine balance of decor and functionality. Afterall, making an investment into additional home features is more advantageous when they can enhance the appearance of your house while simultaneously providing some kind of useful benefit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Window awnings are a perfect example of a home accessory that\u2019s capable of this. Many homeowners invest in awnings to block overbearing sun rays from entering their homes, but there are many benefits that stretch far beyond this basic purpose. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for ways to lower your energy bills, improve your home\u2019s aesthetic, and minimize sun damage inside of your home, here are some of the major ways that <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/sol-lux.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home window awnings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you out:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6855 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/windowawning1.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\"><\/p>\n<h4>Lower Temperature Of Your Home By Blocking Sun<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most obvious reason people seek out awnings is to block the sun by providing shade over areas where UV rays can easily enter, so when you attach them over your windows, you\u2019ll naturally create a cooler and more comfortable environment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since a large percentage of the amount of heat that enters your home comes in through your windows, attaching an awning can reduce heat gain and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerenergycenter.org\/residential\/windows\/shades_awnings.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower the temperature inside your home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by about twenty degrees, which can make a big difference when the weather is scorching outside. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Reduce Your Energy Bill<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because awnings help cool off the inside of your home, they also help to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/awnings.ifai.com\/2012\/09\/03\/study-proves-awnings-are-a-smart-retrofit-to-reduce-home-energy-consumption\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lower your energy costs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The hotter the inside of your home is, the more likely you are to run your AC unit at a more frequent rate, and you\u2019ll probably also run it at a higher setting, resulting in more energy being used. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you begin to use more energy-efficient methods to keep your home cool and comfortable, you\u2019ll be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/5-energy-saving-tips-to-save-money-on-your-electric-bill\/\" class=\"wpil_internal_link\"  target=\"_blank\">save money on your electric bills,<\/a> as you\u2019ll be able to use your AC on lower settings and less often. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Minimize Damage To Your AC Unit<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using any home appliance too much can lead to wear and tear, and your AC unit is no different. Leaving your unit on all day creates the need for more frequent filter changes, puts your unit at risk of developing a blocked condenser, leads to overall deterioration, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, if the unit itself is shaded under the awning and your home has also chilled out in degrees, your AC won\u2019t have to work as hard to cool off the air in your home, meaning the risk of developing premature mechanical problems can be reduced. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Enhance Your Curb Appeal<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a way to intensify the allure of your exterior, window awnings are a great way to go. They add something refined and attractive to your outside design, and if you find the right look, it\u2019s sure to be a real eye-catcher. They can be retractable and\/or solar-powered, and there are many different colors and patterns to choose from, meaning you have quite a few options available that will allow you to find the perfect design to enrich your humble abode. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6854 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/windowawning.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\"><\/p>\n<h4>Protect Your Furniture From Sun Damage<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve already established that window awnings can block sun from entering your home, and this advantage does more than just cool off your home; it can also help protect your furniture, paintings, rugs, wall paint, etc. from fading. The sun is known to cause discoloration and fading in many materials, so the more that you do to shut out the harsh rays, the less likely you will experience premature wear and tear. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Closing Up<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, home window awnings offer multiple constructive benefits at once while managing to add style and charm to your home. Whether you already have invested in some or are currently in the market, hopefully this information helps you pinpoint all of the possible perks you have to look forward to. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us know in the comments how you have been able to conserve energy, cut costs, and stay cool in your own home! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article Written By: Anette Ortenstone <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to the exterior of your home, there are many ways to spruce it up with a fine balance of decor and functionality. &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[1426,1427],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - 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