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Top 5 Reasons to Install a Pergola This Summer

Posted on by Meghan Lalonde

Are you looking for an outdoor living structure that will let you enjoy your backyard this summer? Installing a pergola might be a great option for you to consider. There are many benefits a pergola can offer besides giving your yard some character. Here are the top five reasons to install one today:

Add shade

Pergolas are a great way to get out of the intense overhead sun during the summer months. While traditional pergolas have open slats across the top, you can also find motorized pergolas for maximum sun protection.  

Increase privacy 

You can also add a touch of privacy by installing a pergola. With a covered roof-like structure, you’ll be safer from prying eyes than you would be with an open deck. Plus you can add extra drapes or screens around the sides for extra privacy.

Outdoor parties

Pergolas are also a shady spot, perfect for entertaining guests. Combine it with some outdoor furniture or a dining area and it can become the next hangout spot for your friends and family, day or night.

Add curb appeal

A pergola is an excellent investment for your home, whether you’re looking to sell your home or not.  Pergolas and other outdoor structures have become a popular option in recent years and can be installed on a variety of budgets.

Expand your landscaping

Pergolas give you the chance to extend your garden area with flowering ivy and other climbing plants! You could also try some vertical gardening if you have a green thumb and need a little extra growing space. 

Let the dedicated staff at Peterson Canvas & Awnings help you with all your outdoor living needs today. Contact us to learn more about the different services we offer.

3 Great Reasons to Install Solar Shades

Posted on by Meghan Lalonde

Warm weather is almost here. As summer begins to set in, the intense heat from the sun could be making your house a little stuffy and uncomfortable. Before you crank up the AC (and your energy bills), you should have the experts at Peterson Canvas & Awnings install solar shades. Here are some reasons why you should consider it:

Energy bill reduction 

If your house is in the path of direct sunlight, it can make the temperatures inside your home feel stifling. Installing solar blinds can block out any unwanted sunshine, decrease the temperature inside your home, and help bring down your energy bills. 

See your yard

Other types of window treatments can greatly reduce your outside visibility. Solar shades come in various opacities, which means you can see your backyard, even when the shades are down. A higher opacity will block the most sunlight. A lower opacity will let the most through.

Sun protection

Objects and fabrics that sit in front of a window can fade over time. Installing solar shades can also help to protect your valuables from any sun damage. These shades minimize the incoming UV rays so that your home décor stays looking fresh. 

Our experienced team at Peterson Canvas & Awnings can help you find and install the perfect solar shades for your home. Don’t hesitate and contact us today!

How to Create a Perfect Outdoor Workspace

Posted on by Meghan Lalonde

The summer is a great time to enjoy the sun and the fresh air outside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t also be productive as well. The outdoors is a great place to be productive and working outdoors has been linked to higher productivity, creativity, and better mood. Read on to find out how to create a perfect outdoor workspace.

Block the sun

Shading is the most important part of any outdoor office, while sunlight is great for your skin and mood, prolonged exposure is harmful for your skin. Not only that, excess sunlight can make it nearly impossible to see the screens on electric devices, making it difficult to read text on the screen and edit images or videos. The best approach to solving your shading issue is a retractable awning, which blocks 99% of harmful UV rays. Retractable awnings are great investments for any outdoor workspace as they also do much more than block the sun and keep you cool. Retractable awnings also protect you from the elements and keeps your indoor temperature cooler, which helps reduce your cooling bill.

Ensure enough workspace

There’s nothing worse than having to worked in a cramped space. The idea of having an outdoor workspace is to have as much room, if not more, to work as indoors. Giving yourself enough room to work is important to staying organized and focused so you can remain productive.

Comfortable seating

While office chairs are great, they are notoriously clunky and will suffer damage from the elements if left outside. While you can bring an office chair with you when you’re working outside, a better solution would be a patio chair with enough lumbar support to accommodate extended periods of sitting.  

Looking for awnings in Colorado? Since 1957, Peterson Canvas & Awning has been dedicated to providing our customers with attractive and practical mounted shading systems for home and commercial use. To learn more about what we can do for you, contact us today or give us a call at 970-493-4033.

How Awnings Can Save You Money this Summer

Posted on by Meghan Lalonde

With one of the hottest summers approaching, your wallet is sure to take a hit from keeping your home cool and comfortable. While there are many ways to keep cool this summer, installing awnings can be the cheapest option to keep cool over the long run. Find out how awnings can help keep you cool and your wallets full this summer!

How Awnings Work

So how do awnings work? Awnings work by deflecting the sun’s rays. Effectively preventing an increase of indoor temperature of your house by blocking heat from entering your home. According to the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association, awnings can reduce air conditioning costs by up to 25%. This is because your air conditioning does not have to work as hard to maintain the desired indoor temperature.  So how much cooler do awnings make your home? A study by the American Society of Heating and Air Conditioning also concluded that awnings and similar exterior mounted shading systems can reduce interior heat gain by up to an astounding 77%.

Not only do retractable awnings help reduce energy consumption and therefore cooling cost, they also add comfort and style to your outdoor room and value to your home. Retractable awnings provide a shaded outdoor living space that can be used to host backyard barbecues, pool parties, and intimate gatherings. The versatility provided by a retractable awning combined with their practicality makes retractable awnings a must have for any homeowner in the summer.

Looking for awning in Colorado? Since 1957, Peterson Canvas & Awning has been dedicated to providing our customers with attractive and practical mounted shading systems for home and commercial use. To learn more about what we can do for you, contact us today or give us a call at 970-493-4033.

Benefits of Commercial Awnings

Posted on by Meghan Lalonde

Do you want to make your business stand out or even bring in more business for your company? A commercial awning will be able to do that in a number of different ways. Here are some of the key benefits to installing a commercial for your business. Peterson Canvas & Awnings offer restaurant awnings and store front awnings.

Awnings give your business a unique look

There are many different styles of commercial awnings that can help give your company a look so it will stand out. We specialize in a variety of retractable awnings. With commercial awnings, Peterson Canvas & Awnings we also provide different styles of signage. With commercial awnings, Peterson Canvas & Awning can add logos and graphics to help your store front stand out.

Expands your outdoor space

Commercial awnings are popular for cafes and restaurants not only to give it a unique look but also to bring in more business. By installing commercial awnings to your restaurant or café, there is a big opportunity to provide outdoor tables and not let inclement weather affect your business negatively.

Saves Money

By including awnings for your business, it will save you money from your energy bill. In the summertime, the heat can be overwhelming and make it really hot in your company’s building. By installing window awnings to prevent the sun, it will make it cooler up to 15 to 20 degrees which will make you less likely to use the air conditioner all the time.

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