We live in the age that is the most environmentally-conscious considering there have been countless signs and warnings across the globe (especially due to global warming) that are affecting everyday living for us on major and minor scales. But what can you do about it? There are many programs and projects in place for helping the planet and there are even some things you can do for your own benefit.

Small changes in homes and businesses can contribute to helping the environment, help you be more comfortable and even spare your pocket too. Additions such as blinds, shutters and awnings to a building can prove more convenient and practical for homeowners, as well as still being aesthetically pleasing. As awesome as this sounds in simple details, why should you consider an awning at all?

Environmental benefits of having an awning

• Increase in energy savings

Awnings have been proven to result in major energy savings and that is due to the reduction of direct sunlight that usually enters through windows. This is especially beneficial to those living in areas with hot climate. By installing awnings, the amount that goes into cooling costs can be cut down significantly. This does not only apply to home but also to commercial business buildings that can always benefit from saving on costs wherever they can.

• Protection from the sun

Weather conditions other than sunshine (i.e. rain, snow, wind and hail) can be averted (or lessening the impact of major weather conditions) with the use of awnings for your home or business. It easily allows you to create an enjoyable outside environment for activities while avoiding direct sun/UV/rain/heat exposure.

Bonus:

• Aesthetics

Why compromise on looks for functionality. The aesthetics from adding an awning can go way further than what will look “prettiest” on your house. For businesses, a custom awning is a source of advertising, building on the company’s identity adding an air of sophistication with the right combination of colors, text and textures to impress customers. Of course these variations are beneficial to homeowners to make sure they get the awning that fits their home and their style.



Why Residential Blinds & Shutters Wire Guide Awnings?

With the ability to call, email, request a quote and even search for your suburb or postcode, Blinds and Shutters provides a simplified way to receive the most information before even purchasing your awning. Blinds and Shutters guarantees ‘superior engineering’ from your purchase, thus immediately enhancing your home/office. They offer the wire guide awning as a standard hood or fully enclosed that are easy to install and maintain.

The best part is if you leave your details, you stand a chance of scoring a great deal from any of their advertised companies from the site – including a free measure and quote.

Blinds & Channel Stop Awnings provides a beautiful and functional alternative solution to help you do your part for the environment while reaping benefits you can enjoy in the long-run. If you are looking into awnings – or blinds and shutters – make sure not to leave out Blinds & Shutters as a formidable choice!