Did you know that adding an awning to your home could decrease the amount of energy you use? It in turn decreases your carbon footprint!
Awnings offer many benefits, and one of the greatest benefits is energy savings.
American Society of Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers studies show that during the period of the day when the sun shines directly on southern facing windows, a fabric awning reduces heat gain by 55 to 65%. For western exposure, the reduction in heat gain is 72 to 77%.
Exterior fabric window awnings can reduce interior heat in homes and businesses during periods of direct sunlight by 77%. Since awning fabric doesn’t trap heat and moisture, an awning can reduce air-conditioning costs by as much as 25%.
In a world where we talk about green living and global warming on a daily basis isn’t nice to know that there is a stylish and cost effective energy saving way to reduce your carbon footprint? Give us a call at (888) 662-5672 for your free in-home consultation.
Major Blinds proudly serves all of Western Washington including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Olympia, Bellingham and beyond!
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