High-end retractable awnings and pergola systems from SBF INTERIORS AND OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LIMITED are complete with an aluminum structure, Pergola Roof offers lasting and aesthetic systems to make use of your patio, terrace, and backyard all year around. It is watertight with built-in gutter and comes with embedded LED lighting.

Things to Consider Before Buying a Retractable Awning or Retractable Pergola

The popularity of outdoor living spaces in residential and commercial properties across the globe is directly correlated with an impressive increase in the retractable awning and retractable pergola interest. From expanding space to protecting buildings from weather elements and from saving on energy bills to enhancing a property’s curb appeal, the benefits linked to installing a retractable pergola or retractable awning are virtually endless.

Awnings and pergolas are both outdoor structures designed to provide shelter from sun and/or rain. The difference between the two products is that an awning is attached to the house or building while a pergola is a more permanent attached or detached structure (to a house or building) with posts, beams and rafters.

The range of pergolas and various awnings is now so extensive that sometimes it is tough to choose. Before you make such a purchase, you should understand what is an awning or pergola. You need to determine what features you need and what you want your yard to look like when you want to spend time in the yard. This article puts together a few essential factors regarding the differences between an awning vs. a pergola.

If you’ve almost decided between a retractable awning or pergola, next you’ll want to choose the right material. Pergolas are usually long-term installations, so it is worth selecting durable materials like wood or aluminum. For awnings, however, very different materials are used. It can be a durable fabric, also wood (for the frame), plastic, steel or galvanized steel, etc. 

It is so pleasant on a hot summer day to sit in the shade, read a book, drink tea, and just relax. Or invite your friends for a little talk. A retractable awning vs. pergola is definitely more useful in this case. 

A pergola can be very cozy, but still, it can usually protect from the sun only a minimal area. In contrast, you can cover a large part of the yard, patio, or deck with an awning. Plus, it will allow you to adjust the space where you want to create shade and choose which side you want to hide from the sun.