Patio Awnings can make a great investment

After the downpours of last summer, this year is predicted to be a lot warmer, which makes patio awnings a great investment for the coming months – whether to shade you from the sun or keep you covered in the chilly evenings.

Awnings are a great alternative to a sun house or gazebo as they are easy to install and can be folded away out of sight within seconds. This month's featured company is Appeal Awnings, awning manufacturers based in Bristol.

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Patio awnings provide that all-important extra space when you have friends and family over for parties and BBQs. At just a fraction of the cost of a conservatory, a large awning with built in lights enables the party to carry on late into the night and keep the after-party mess outside!

The English weather is anything but predictable and it’s always a hassle to move everything in doors when it gets a bit chilly. So be prepared for the inevitable cool evenings with an electric heater. They are much more eco-friendly than gas heaters and can easily be built-in so they won’t need storing away.

An awning can be made to suit any property, no matter how big or small, and is a perfect option if your outside space is limited as they are not a permanent fixture. They come in a range of colours and can be as neutral or as colourful as you want.
Opting for brightly coloured awnings can give houses a warm Mediterranean look. For gardens that have no shade from trees or hedging, awnings can provide the older generation with a cool spot to relax in a deck chair and watch the children play in the sunshine.

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Recent poll results revealed + New poll goes live

Our most recent poll asked "What will be your number one home improvement this year?"

50% were concerned with creating more space - perhaps through an extension or loft conversion/garage conversion.

25% were considering remodeling and the remaining 25% were thinking of new fixtures and fittings.

Our new poll asks "Awnings or Conservatory blinds - which could you use most this Summer?"

Take a second to select our answer - we don't ask for any email address or contact details to take part but you could help other home owners decide which is the most useful option.

Automatic retractable awnings - the benefits of

I was just asked to recap the main benefits of having Awnings and Canopies that automatically retract, from a visitor to our Awning Quoter website - instant online quotes for awnings.

There are two main benefits and they are associated with two very good reasons for having an awning in the first place.

Firstly, having automatic retractable (and extendable) awnings means that even if you're not at home, if the sun comes out, your awnings will extend and protect your home furnishings etc from the fading effects of strong sunlight.

Secondly, when used in conjunction with a small wind speed sensor, if the wind gets too strong, then your awning can be automatically retracted to prevent damage from the wind if you've left it out etc.

Of course, there is another reason for choosing the automatic extending and retracting awnings - you can set them to the right position from the comfort of your chair or hammock.

Now that's what I call putting technology to good use.

Don't forget, you can get an instant online quote for your Awning plans without the need for a salesman to call. Our quotation website includes remote control retraction / extending as well as other options like heating and lighting so you really can make the most of al-fresco dining and entertaining opportunities afforded by the professional installation of an awning from our approved UK network of Awning companies.

Click here to visit awningquoter.co.uk and get your instant online quote now. It only takes a few minutes to get an online price based on your measurements and specifications.

For other instant online quotations, please visit our home improvement quotes website which offers online quotes on everything from double glazing to conservatory blinds.

Awning Quoter makes debut

Our newest home improvement quoter website - Awning Quoter - went live earlier today.

The website offers instant online quotes for a range of different sized window awnings, perfect for enjoying the outdoors or using to protect fabrics and furnishings from outside light.

All our Awning quotes include power and wind/sunshine sensor options so the only choices you have to make are whether to include heating and lighting, both of which extend the usefulness of your awning investment.

The awning materials themselves are all UV rated.

Visit Awning Quoter now and receive an instant online quote for your perfect outdoor awning.

Our Awning Quote service now covers Eire (Ireland) as well as the rest of the U.K.

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