An awning can offer a great deal of protection and convenience. Still, you can greatly improve its effectiveness with the addition of a few accessories. Whether you want to upgrade your existing awning or purchase a new one, you can choose from a range of available accessories that can help you make the most of your awning. Here are a few accessories to add to your awning.

Wind, Rain, and Sun Sensors

Wind, sun, and rain sensors are highly practical components that can determine whether to open or close the awning. These accessories can ensure your awning remains safe, protected, and operational despite various weather elements.

The sun sensor is ideal for those who are frequently away from home, as it allows the awning to extend and protect furnishings from the sun's rays and keep the home cool, and then retract when the weather is dull. The wind sensor is a great safety device, as it will close the awning in the event of high wind speeds. Finally, a rain sensor will open the awning when it detects snow or rain.

Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lights

LED lighting is a popular way to extend the use of outdoor spaces into the night. LED lights are a great energy-efficient option for awnings, as they use much less power than traditional lighting fixtures. They also come in a variety of options, from ambient lights in the canopy to line lights in the front profile, to spotlights in the arms of the awning.

Also, the addition of LED lighting to an awning can be a great way to create a more inviting atmosphere for outdoor entertaining. Whether you install a soft, ambient light to set the mood or a brighter spotlight to focus on specific areas, LED lighting offers a variety of options that make it easy to create the perfect outdoor space.

Thermal Solutions

Heaters allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoor space under their awning even in cooler temperatures. You can choose an infrared option for your heater installation. Infrared heaters provide an even, pleasant heat which helps eliminate cold draughts. You set the heater underneath the main awning to ensure a safe, efficient heat output.

You can couple a thermostat with the heater to set the desired temperature. Once you input the desired temperature, the thermostat will control the heater to maintain the desired temperature.

You can also connect the thermostat and heater to a timer, which can allow the user to set when times the heater activates and deactivates. This way, the user can keep their awning warm without constantly monitoring the temperature and switching the heater on and off.

Retractable Shades and Side Panels

Retractable awnings are versatile and offer great shade and privacy whenever you want to use them. Still, you will face situations when the sun is low and you require additional glare protection. You can attach awning accessories such as side blinds, fabric side panels, and top shades to the patio cover structure to solve this issue.

Top panel shades can block out the low-lying sun. Side blinds and panels can protect you from wind and glare that the primary awning does not negate. Also, these accessories can increase privacy since they close off space that the awning does not. These accessories can enable users to enjoy a more comfortable day outside.

As the centerpiece of your outdoor space, you should choose an awning that uses high-quality materials to ensure it is both structurally and aesthetically fit for your patio or garden renovation. Visit us at Lexington Tent & Awning Co. to browse our considerable selection of awning fabrics and designs.