Torgie's Point of View » Exterior Products http://www.torgiespointofview.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:17:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Awnings Save Money and Add Value to Your Wilmington, NC Home http://www.torgiespointofview.com/2010/08/03/awnings-save-money-and-add-value-to-your-wilmington-nc-home/ http://www.torgiespointofview.com/2010/08/03/awnings-save-money-and-add-value-to-your-wilmington-nc-home/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:25:31 +0000 torgie http://www.torgiespointofview.com/?p=102      It’s that time of year again, the lazy, crazy, days of summer are here. The time of year when people here in Wilmington, NC look forward to the outdoors, chilling and grilling spending time with family and friends. However, outdoor living in Wilmington, NC has it’s challenges.  At times the weather can be humid, warm, even hot.

     One way we can enjoy the outdoors even during these summer months is to install outdoor awnings. Awnings are popular again and there are many reasons to consider having them installed at your home.

      Awnings block the sunlight before it reaches your patio, deck, or windows, which prevents all that heat from reaching your home. Some studies suggest that awnings can lower air conditioning use by 77% and reduce temperature indoors and outdoors up to 20 degrees. Another advantage of awnings is that they create a shaded environment that increase your outdoor living space, giving added protection to people, plants, furnishings, and pets. There is also less maintenance on your house, patio, or deck, because awnings can protect them from rain, humidity, and direct sunlight. Awnings are a great way to save on electric bills and add noticeable value to your home.

Patio and window awnings vary in style, fabric options, and price. For example, vinyl laminated polyester and woven acrylic are some recommended types of fabric to use depending on where you live. Awnings are available as either retractable or stationary depending on your individual area and needs. To determine what type of awning will best fit your style and budget, it is important to contact a professional Awning company here in Wilmington, NC for a free in home consultation. Awnings can be simple to dramatic and add beauty, style, and value to your Wilmington, NC home.

Torgie     (SW)

Wilmington, NC

]]> http://www.torgiespointofview.com/2010/08/03/awnings-save-money-and-add-value-to-your-wilmington-nc-home/feed/ 0 Wilmington, NC Get Ready for Spring with an Awning! http://www.torgiespointofview.com/2010/02/15/wilmington-nc-get-ready-for-spring-with-an-awning/ http://www.torgiespointofview.com/2010/02/15/wilmington-nc-get-ready-for-spring-with-an-awning/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:33:56 +0000 torgie http://www.torgiespointofview.com/?p=51 Its almost that time of year again.  Spring is just around the corner.  In under 3 weeks, we will again Spring forward by adjusting our clocks to daylight savings time for the Wilmington, NC area.  This means warmer and longer days, giving all of us the chance to spend more time outside in the wonderful Wilmington, NC climate.

Many Wilmington, NC residents have a porch, deck, or patio in which they are preparing for those wonderful outdoor gatherings with friends and family.  There are many options that can be added to make that porch your home away from home.  One such option is a Retractable Awning.

Retractable Awnings provide shelter from the sun or protection from light rain.  They help protect from those harmful UV rays and  they give you that added shelter making the porch or patio an extension of the home.  Awnings are easy to operate, look great, extremely durable, and tie in nicely with any home.  A quality awning isn’t usually visible from just a quick glance.  A professional awning dealer can help you make a great decision when it comes time to purchase one for your Wilmington, NC home.  Available in a wide range of fabrics and colors, from hand crank to motorization, there is an awning to fit your needs.

Call a knowledgeable dealer today and see how one of these amazing products can add protection and functionality to your Wilmington, NC home.

Torgie

Wilmington, NC

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