Why Tilt Awning In Rain

One thing awnings are not designed for is wind another is water pooling on the awning.

Why tilt awning in rain.

Thus if it is going to be windy thunder storm wind i put up the awning. The purpose of an awning is to provide protection from sun and rain. Therefore retractable awnings are strong enough to sustain winds of a certain speed and also some weight due to leaves snow rain or ice. The important aspect to keep in mind is that the awning should be installed at a proper pitch or slope.

The weight of the water cause the support arm to fold bend up causing that edge to go down and drain the water. When installed at a proper angle awnings effectively block the hot midday sun. Rain and rain water pooling will add weight to the canopy and can damage the awning. Excellent tension is provided by gas pistons hidden along its length keeping the fabric taut against rain showers min 14 rain pitch recommended.

I have had no problems with rain and we have had the awning since 2006. Quality awnings are specially designed to have a proper pitch or slope that allows moisture to run off and not add continuous weight to the awning fabric and frame. Awnings affect the appearance of a house. Boasting outward projections up to 5m these clever all weather awnings include a central fabric support bar which rolls away when closing.

Adding a rain sensor to a motorized awning will automatically close the cover if it rains which will protect your investment too. The decision to retract or extend an awning when it s raining is more a matter of responsible judgment and your discretion. Adjusting the angle or pitch so water can t pool decreases that weight and prevents the fabric from stretching and sagging. Due to their extra supports and the ability to tilt the xt awning toward one side to let rain water run off these awnings are used by our customers as a semi permanent protective structure both from sun and rain.

This means you shouldn t have to retract your awning at the first hint of rain cloud. However the automatic wind sensor does not work.