Tips for choosing an awning or pergola
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When installing a sun protection system we are always assailed by a doubt, choosing an awning or a pergola; it is a very common question that we will try to answer with some advice that you must take into account. In this way, you will be right when choosing the system that best suits what you need.
Tips to choose an awning or a pergola
One of the main aspects that we must take into account is the climatology that exists in the place where we live. The climate is what allows us to choose correctly between awning or pergola. If we live in a rainy area or with a lot of humidity, it can cause little by little to form a verdigris in the folds of the fabric and give it a dirty and careless appearance.
The same happens if in the place where we live you can enjoy many hours of sun and if we have a garden, attic, patio, terrace or a large balcony. Depending on the space available, we can choose one or the other better.
In the past, it was said that dark colors in awnings absorb much more light and retain heat than light colors. In this case we must know that the canvases that have a good grammage and have dark tones, project more shade than the ones with light colors. In addition, we must also bear in mind that we can choose micro-perforated fabrics that allow a small air circulation, creating a fresh space where they are placed.
From what materials do we choose our solar protection system? Aluminum requires very low maintenance, unlike wood, which requires a fairly regular maintenance, especially in those places where the climate is quite humid. Many of the sun protection systems that exist today, have a lacquered aluminum structure, which will make it barely necessary to provide maintenance.
One of the most functional options is the extendable and retractable systems, which allows both to spread or pick up the canvas quickly and to be able to decide how much light we want to avoid.
