An awning is a tarp that provides protection from the sun and rain.
An awning is a canvas that is used to prevent the passage of the sun . This fabric can be placed on a balcony or at the entrance to a home or commercial premises to provide shade .
For example: "We are going to have to install an awning so that the sun's rays do not enter the dining room" , "The storm destroyed the restaurant's awning: we need to find a person who can repair it as soon as possible" , "Can you help me deploy the awning?" , please? It is very hot and I would like to protect the counter from the sun so that the merchandise is not damaged .
How to choose an awning
When choosing and buying an awning, it is essential to take into consideration a series of tips given by experts:
- It must be taken into account if it is going to be used domestically; That is, if it is for a home or if it is going to be installed in what is a commercial premises.
- You also have to choose one appropriate to the space where it is going to be placed: window, balcony, terrace ... And based on the exact place where it is located, it will need to have some characteristics or others.
- It is vital to correctly measure the place where the awning is going to be placed because this will lead to having to choose one that completely adapts to those dimensions.
- Of course, a vital recommendation is to correctly choose the material with which it is made. In this sense, we can highlight that polyester ones are more economical, that micro-perforated ones reduce temperature and promote ventilation and that acrylic ones are very resistant.
However, although these are the most relevant tips in this regard when purchasing an awning, others such as these must also be taken into consideration:
- It is important to opt for one that protects very well from the sun's rays, so the material chosen must be capable of blocking a minimum of 90% of solar radiation.
- The dark colors of the awnings provide better protection from the sun but, at the same time, they have the disadvantage of providing less light.
- It is interesting to take into account the acquisition of accessories that facilitate the use and maintenance of the awning. We are referring to the roof support, the motor and the sensor.
In commercial premises, awnings usually include information about the business.
Its mechanism
Awnings generally have a mechanism that allows them to be rolled up and deployed as needed. In this way, during the night, the awning can be rolled up on itself and then, at dawn, deployed so that the sun's rays do not enter the area in question.
There are awnings that, however, remain open or extended permanently. These awnings not only provide protection from the sun's action: they can also provide protection from intense wind and rain .
Commercial awning
In the case of businesses, awnings usually include information about the establishment.
In this way, it is likely that the brand or trade name will appear printed on the fabric . You can also mention the address, telephone number, website, opening hours, etc. Thus, the awning, in addition to fulfilling its basic function, serves as a means of communication.
Name of cities
Los Toldos , finally, is the name of a town located in the Province of Buenos Aires and another located in Salta, both in the Argentine Republic .
In the case of the first city, it is known above all for having been the birthplace of Eva Duarte de Perón . In any case, there are versions that place this event in other places.