Different Types of Awnings
                     Top 5  
Differen
t  Types 
of  
Awnings
Introduction
Awnings are an excellent installation for your home or  
commercial space. Not only do they protect your home 
from  heat and rain but also instantly adds an aesthetic 
appeal.
Awnings come in variety of styles, designs and colours. 
They  also are available in different shapes and sizes 
and can be  customized according to your needs as 
well.
If you are looking to get an awning for your space, know 
the  top 5 types of awnings that are worth considering.
Types of Awnings
Awnings not only adds an aesthetic appeal but also protect 
you  from extreme weather conditions. Here are 5 different 
types of  awnings you can install at your home or 
commercial space:
1.Retractable Awnings
2.Motorized Awnings
3.Fixed Awnings
4.Portable Awnings
5.Awning with a Dropshade
Retractable Awnings
Retractable Awnings are quite  
convenient as you can fold them up 
or  roll them down as and when 
needed.
Retractable Awnings are usually  
manually operated with the help 
of a  hand crank. So, if you want to 
enjoy  the sun in winters or want 
shade in  summer, you can 
operate retractable  awnings 
accordingly.
Motorized Awnings
Motorized Awnings are similar to  
retractable awnings just that it is  
operated via a motor. You don't have 
to  manually open or close the 
awnings, it  can be triggered with a 
push of a button  on a remote 
control. Motorized awnings  are also 
installed with sensors so that it  can 
automatically roll up or down in  case 
of extreme weather conditions.
Fixed Awnings
Fixed Awnings or stationary awnings 
 are the traditional forms of awnings 
 that provide constant shelter to 
your  home or commercial space. It 
is wall  mounted, sturdy, stable and 
can  withstand extreme weather 
conditions  such as rain, storm, 
wind and more.
Since you cannot roll them up 
or  down, they are highly 
durable.
Portable Awnings
As the name suggests, portable  
awnings can be moved from one  
location to another. Although, they 
do  not provide as much protection 
as  retractable or wall-mounted 
awnings  do, but portable awnings 
are  convenient. They come in all 
shapes  and sizes but the umbrella-
shaped is  the most popular one 
used.
Awning with a Dropshade
For added protection and more  
shelter, awning with a drop shade 
can  be used. This means that an 
extra  fabric is added to retractable 
awnings  which you can drop down 
according to  your convenience. 
These awnings are  used to block 
out excessive heat and  dust thus 
are dirt-resistant, UV  resistant and 
has color retention.
Final Words
Awnings not only ensures protection from weather 
but  also offers various other benefits such as 
adding visual  appeal to the exteriors of your home 
and helps save  electricity costs in summer.
Still thinking? Contact Nath Trading for industry 
standards  awning products and services. Nath 
Trading offers 1-year  hardware warranty and 5-10 
year warranty on awning  fabrics and excellent after-
sales support.
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