The benefits of having an awning on your Orlando home go beyond providing shade. A new awning addition can make lasting impacts on your home that can add to the overall look of your home’s exterior — increasing its curb appeal. With awning designs ranging from traditional to modern looks, your new awning can complement any style. Here are some additional benefits that an awning will provide your Orlando home.

1. Block Sunlight

A new residential awning on your Orlando home can provide a new shady space for you to enjoy some fresh air. Whether you wish to shade one window on your home or an entire side of your house, your new awning will not only block out sunlight, but also provide 98% UV protection.

2. Cool Your Home Faster

With a new shady area, you and your family will begin to notice a difference in the overall temperature of your home’s interior. The extra shade and UV protection provided by your new awning will allow your home too cool faster and keep your air conditioner from working overtime.

3. Reduce Energy Consumption and Costs

Once an awning is professionally installed on your home, your home’s energy consumption will drastically reduce. In fact, studies have found that the installation of a residential awning can decrease your monthly energy bill and reduce your home’s electricity usage anywhere between 10% to 69%.

4. Cover and Protect Your Home’s Exterior

A new awning can also help keep your home exterior protected from severe weather. By diverting the rain away from the exterior of your home, your awning can reduce the amount of rainwater that could potentially reach your home’s foundation and compromise its structural integrity.

5. Create New Entertainment Space

Awnings create opportunities for you to get outside and entertain, even on a hot or rainy day. With your new covered area, you can transform your outdoor living space into a cool and comfortable spot where you can entertain or enjoy family time regardless of the typically fickle Florida weather.

6. Increase the Value of Your Home

In addition to having a new entertainment space, your awning can actually be an investment. Since awnings are energy efficient and create more usable outdoor space, they are the perfect way to increase the value of your home when you eventually choose to sell. 

7. Add Aesthetic Appeal

With several options to choose from, you can find an awning design that will add stylish flair to your home’s exterior. Whether you are going for a more traditional look or something more modern, the awning design and color options at Universal Awnings will make your outside space your new favorite place to be.

Orlando’s Top Awning Installation Professionals

At Universal Awnings, our experts are here and ready to give you and your Orlando home a new outdoor experience. Combined, we have over 60 years of experience in the awning business and we pride ourselves on giving you the best experience throughout your installation process. Our awnings are built to last for years in Florida’s climate and can endure the region’s most extreme seasonal weather. To learn more about our custom awnings or if you have any questions about our services, give us a call at 407-328-7781.