Why Awnings Are the Perfect Addition to Your Home

26 Sep 2022 | All Blogs, Outdoor Spaces

Are you thinking of adding outdoor awnings to your home but you’re not totally sure if they’re a good investment? You’re in the right place. In this blog post, we’ll explain why awnings are an excellent addition to most homes – in fact, they leave a lot of other home improvement options completely in the shade! Read on to learn six benefits you’ll get from installing premium outdoor awnings.

1. Protection from the weather

The natural elements can be harsh in the South Sydney area. Quality outdoor awnings protect you and your home from sun, wind, rain, and temperature variations. More precisely, the high-standard outdoor awnings at our Campbelltown site are made from very durable materials and are custom-made, so they fit your home perfectly. As well as withstanding winds and providing strong UV protection, our awnings also prevent water and moisture from destroying your window seals.

2. Boosting energy efficiency

Premium outdoor awnings, blinds and shutters increase the energy efficiency of your home. How? First, correctly fitted awnings substantially reduce the heat gain in your home on hot days, keeping your rooms much cooler and making you less dependent on-air conditioning and fans. In the cooler months, well-made awnings stop cold air and wind from seeping through your windows. As a result, your home will feel cosier and warmer, and you’ll be able to reduce your need for heating. A more energy-efficient home is a win-win situation all round – you automatically make big savings on utility bills, your home becomes more comfortable, and you get to do your bit for the planet.

3. Making outdoor areas more liveable

At our outdoor awnings business in Campbelltown, we provide a wide range of blinds and shutters to make decks, patios, pools, and other outdoor spaces more functional. Not only will your external areas get better sun protection and more shade, but you’ll also get greater privacy. So, whether you’re entertaining friends, having a family BBQ, or working from home on your balcony, top-rate awnings give you the freedom to use your outdoor areas in more ways, more often. In addition, by enhancing your outdoor living spaces, you’ll be joining a popular design trend that many other Australians are already loving.
Sunshading Outdoor Awnings in Campbelltown

4. Raising comfort levels inside the home

Because custom window awnings prevent hot sun and harmful UV rays from entering your rooms, you’ll stay fresher indoors and you’ll experience less glare on computer screens and other devices. As an extra bonus, awnings protect your furnishings from fading.

5. Customised awnings beautify and add value to your home

At Macarthur Home Improvements, we provide awnings, blinds, and shutters to suit all types of houses in the South Sydney area. Whether you live in a unit, a family home, a period house, or an ultra-modern residence, we can customise our outdoor awnings to perfectly match your property. You can choose from a wide selection of colours and styles, including auto lock awnings, drop arm awnings, straight drop awnings and more.

6. Easy-to-operate awnings

Our outdoor awnings are a dream to use. As well as manually operated awnings, we also build and supply a very modern range of smart home automation and motorised operating options.

Get in touch

Awnings really are the perfect addition to almost any home – but only if you invest in high-quality ones. Based in Campbelltown, we have over 100 years of collective experience building and installing premium outdoor awnings, blinds, and shutters all over South Sydney as far south as Wollongong.

At Macarthur Home Improvements, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. Contact us today to get a free measure and quote. Your home could soon have the quality, customised, built-to-last outdoor awnings it deserves.

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