Please refer to the entire article at ifai.com where you can download the April Issue (see page 40)

The Positive Impact of Awnings

According to the magazine Industrial Fabric Products Review, April 2007, a study done at the University of Minnesota found that there are great savings to be had by using an awning. The following excerpt is based on their findings .

If you have a standard double clear window in a wood or vinyl frame you can achieve the following savings in Phoenix when cooling your house with a window:

Awning Care

How often should I clean my awnings?

Awnings should be cleaned once a year, depending on the conditions where you are (soot, pollution, foliage debris). Brush off the loose dirt, hose the awning down and clean with a mild soap (not detergent) in lukewarm water. Rinse thoroughly.

Don't use chlorine products (bleach) to scrub an awning - it can rot the awning over time.