There is a noticeable price difference when looking at electric and manual awnings. Depending on size and particulars of the order, motorization can add between \\xa3300 and \\xa3800 of cost to a comparable system. Justifying the additional cost typically comes down to how the end user intends on utilizing the awning. Most customers significantly underestimate how much this will affect the decision and end up selecting the system without motorization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of Manual Awnings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manual awnings provide a simple mechanism to open and retract the awning. They can be operated via a hand crank or a pull strap. If you want shade, you pull the strap to extend the awning. If you want the sun back, you simply crank the awning back. Also, there is a motor to service, no electronics to connect, and no remote to lose between the cushions. When the system does wear out, which is unlikely, repair parts are inexpensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Installing a manual awning is an excellent option if you plan to use the garden a few times a month, or if installing a power supply to the wall would be complex or cost a lot of money. During operation, a manual awning takes approximately 30 seconds to set up. If you plan to extend or retract the awning two or three times a week, it is not too much of a burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of fabric and frame, both manual and electric awnings offer the same options. You’ll be able to find the same selection, and choosing a manual awning only means you have a different means of operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why you should go for electric awnings<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best justification for electric awnings is that the fact that they are convenient means they are much more likely to be used. People use electric awnings to have shade for just 20 minutes. Because they are not bogged down by the effort of extending or retracting the awning, they are likely to use it more often. This is a double-edged sword as most people will also be more likely to use it in inappropriate weather if it is left out when the wind is blowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For motorization, there is no better example. In damaging, gusty weather, manual awnings may even need to be retracted to avoid damage. This ranges from stressing the fabric, to bending the arms, to shortenting the life span of the entire system. Automated awnings take away those risks. For example, wind sensors will retract the awning without your presence, even if you are in your garden. If you are someone who travels a lot for work, doesn’t wood supervision, doesn’t home often to control wind conditions, you will find this useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smartphone integration and home automation are optional on more expensive electric awnings. Just because they aren’t the best selling features doesn’t mean they don’t serve a purpose, and for most home installations, a basic remote control will serve the purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Differentiating price points<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There can be several determining factors when it comes to setting price points on an electric motorized awning. Generally speaking, awnings that range at a lower price point can contain a cheaper quality motor. These can include unreliable noise production and faults that can happen within a couple year period. Additionally, they may be difficult to replace without replacing the entire cassette unit. If you spend a little more on the motor, it likely comes from a more reliable manufacturer that has been around much longer. Manufacturers such as Somfy and Simu are to most trustworthy, and awning motor from either manufacturer is going to make a positive difference when it comes to reliability. Remember that a motor should be encased within the roller tube and be covered by a five year warranty to be even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are awning motors that may even be considered to be energy efficient. This is because the amount of energy that is expended to open and close the awning is the equivalent to that within a kettle that has only been boiled for thirty seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choosing a motorized awning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the event that an awning is going on a southern wall and is going to be used quite frequently most likely will be used on a daily basis, an electric motorized awning is going to be well worth the investment as it will likely pay for itself over a five to ten year period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An electric motorized awning will provide the same amount of shade and covered protection as a manual motorized awning. You will simply be the one protecting your manual motorized awning from the weather by winding it up each time it is to be retracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The quality of the fabric and the quality of the frame are where you want to allocate your funds primarily either way. The operating mechanism is the least of your concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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