Window awnings reduce solar heat in summer by up to 65% on south-facing windows and up to 77% on west-facing windows.  It is possible to use an awning to shade only one window or have an awning custom-built to shade the entire side of your home.

Unlike today's awnings, most were made of metal or canvas, which needed to be re-covered every five to seven years. Today, awnings are made from synthetic fabrics-such as acrylic and polyvinyl laminates. These are water-repellent and treated to resist mildew and fading.  Whatever the fabric, you should choose one that is opaque and tightly woven - this must be quality fabric.

All awnings require ventilation to keep hot air from becoming trapped around the window. Eyelets or other openings along the tops and sides of an awning can provide this ventilation. The awning may also open on the sides or top to vent the hot air.

A small, horizontal awning will shade a south-facing window during the summer. An east- or west-facing window needs an awning that extends down to cover a large percentage of the window.  Hood awnings with sides added to block out additional sun are more effective.

You can easily roll up adjustable or retractable awnings in the winter to let the sun warm the house. New hardware, such as lateral arms, makes the rolling up process quite easy or otherwise a motorised function would be sufficient here.

These solar screens retract to cover the window opening and virtually disappears when you don't need them. Great for commercial and residential applications where limited sun control is needed.  The system operates electronically with a remote control . Solar screens are one of the few home improvements that pay for themselves year after year.

Installed on the outside of your home for maximum protection, solar screens unique weave allow it to block the suns hot heat while maintaining excellent outward visibility. If your looking for highest quality in solar screens and patio shades, then you came to the right place.

At Eco Awnings we offer the most durable and efficient sun control products that suit your lifestyle.