In summer, autumn and any other time of the year wequite often we think about sun protection. We can protect ourselves, but we must not forget about our homes. In addition to blinds and curtains, which we are used to using in the interior, there are also sun protection systems used outside. It is believed that the use of outdoor awnings or blinds is a more effective solution, since this prevents the heating of window panes. And as a result, there is no transfer of accumulated heat into the room.
We suggest considering several types of awningsand external blinds, which can be used to protect a summer house or country house from the sun. At any time of the year, even in winter, there will be no problem to assemble them before warm sunny days. Types of awnings Awnings on windows can be of different types, with or without decorative elements. Externally, they can become both a color continuation of the house facade, and play on the contrast. Such awnings are controlled with a special cord, which can be installed both outside and inside the premises. For convenience, an electric motor is sometimes used to make it possible to open or close all the awnings at once.
Marquisoletes Marquisoletes are suitable forhigh windows. Their upper part is parallel to the frame, and the lower part forms a certain angle, allowing the entire window to be protected from the sun without completely blocking it with material. That is, nothing will interfere with admiring the view from the window.
Basket awnings Basket awnings weare used to seeing on hotel facades. They can be used on arched and rectangular windows, complementing the classic architectural forms with their appearance. And of course, they can be rolled up and rolled up whenever you want. Ruslan Kirnichansky, architect: - When choosing an awning, you need to determine what goal you are pursuing. For example, if you need to block sunlight, but not close the view from the windows, marquiselettes that can be adjusted according to the movement of the sun are best suited for this. If the goal is to create a darkening and protect the windows from rain, basket awnings are suitable. Terrace awnings are good because they organize a recreation area in the shade on the site and they can be mounted to the walls. But do not forget that with the onset of cold weather, awnings must be removed, otherwise you will have to buy others for the next summer season.
Terrace awnings Similar designs canprotect not only the interior from the sun. There are special terrace awnings that act as a canopy. You can comfortably spend time outdoors under them. If the design of a country house does not include a terrace, it can easily be replaced with awnings. Moreover, in rainy weather or in winter, such a structure is assembled and does not interfere with the small amount of sunlight that nature pleases us with at this time.
Anna Samokhina, Hunter Douglas:— Window awnings reduce solar heat gain from the southern side of the building by up to 65% and from the western side by up to 77%. These are quite high figures; interior blinds and curtains have much lower figures. It is not necessary to use them on all windows in the house; it is quite appropriate to install awnings only on the window that receives excessive amounts of light at a certain time of day. When folded, they are completely unobtrusive. It is also important to consider that awnings made of light-colored fabric reflect more sunlight.
How to choose the right canopy from the sun
