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How can metal awnings or retractable canopies save restaurant owners money

Author: Linda Burak
by Linda Burak
Posted: Oct 03, 2013

How can metal awnings or retractable canopies save restaurant owners money

Owning retractable awnings or other types of awnings doesn’t only save money. There is also the factthat an awning is a clever way to advertise your business name. Some business owners however, may look at cost and not think metal awnings, custom restaurant awnings or retractable awnings are affordable (and important) to own.

How can metal awnings, retractable awnings or restaurant awnings save your business money? The most obvious reason would be for advertising purposes. But, restaurant awnings for example, are important also because they provide shade to customers, and may also aid in drawing customers into your business just because they saw your customize metal awnings with your business name. These are only part of the advantages of owning retractable awnings or restaurant awnings.

Lower your cooling bill with retractable canopies or metal awnings

Did you know you can use awnings and window awnings to help lower the temperature outside your business? This also may help you save money on your cooling bill, because it can make the temperature inside your store several degrees cooler. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, awnings installed on south-facing windows reduced heat by 65 percent and limited 77 percent of the sun’s energy. This helped keep the inside of building cool, but it also eased the strain on the building’s cooling system overall. This is why retractable canopies or restaurant awnings and metal awnings can be great way for a business owner beyond the initial cost of the awnings or retractable canopies.

Metal awnings especially, are of great value to commercial buildings because they do not cost as much as a retractable awning (that is powered with the touch of a button), but they can still provide protection from snow, rain, and hail. They can also increase customer satisfaction with your business overall. This is why business owners should consider buying restaurant awnings for their storefronts or retractable canopies. Metal awnings will last for years and are lower maintenance than some of the awnings that retract. Awnings made of aluminium or steel also may be cheaper than some specialized awnings made of glass.

Restaurant awnings also provide years of “free” advertising.” This is why business owners should strongly consider adding an awning to their storefront and possible window awnings. If you don’t have a large walkway, retractable canopies may be options for small business owners because they are cheaper than larger coverings. Canopies also have the added benefit of being retractable, unlike analuminium awning.

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Linda Burak

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