Why Have Awnings?
When attracting customers, businesses use a variety of things to catch the eye. Everything about the storefront should be employed to express a store’s personality, goods and services they offer, and its brand identity. What attracts your attention first? Is it the signs and displays, or is one of the first things you notice, the little fabric covering bearing the famous colors and logos of its store? That inconspicuous covering that adds to a store’s character is called an awning.
What are awnings?
Awnings are coverings that attach to the outer edge of a building. They provide a secondary roof and more shade to the outside space. It is typically composed of a canvaslike woven material like acrylic, cotton, or polyester, and a lightweight but strong structure, typically aluminium , steel or other materials like wood.
When cloth or fabric do not provide sufficient protection, or when the typical fabric awning is not strong enough to withstand the elements,the entire awning can be made of other, much stronger materials. For example, awnings can be made of aluminium composite panels, or aluminium sheets.
Awnings and its numerous uses
Awnings aren’t just attachments for retail shops. They serve a variety of purposes that range from functionality, comfort and marketing. Here are just a few uses for awnings that make them attractive for retail shops:
Shade
Awnings are now made of more sophisticated fabrics that can shield visitors from harmful UV rays. The ones made from sturdier materials can also withstand harsher weather.
Ease of Use
Awnings now can be very high-tech. For example, there are now retractable awnings which can make cleaning and setup easier.
Branding
Awnings are highly customizable accessories for storefronts. Awnings, especially fabric ones, can come in a variety of colors, shapes and patterns.
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Resource:
https://visual.ly/community/Infographics/business/why-have-awnings
