A number of options are available to those who are thinking of increasing the value of a house: think renovation, improvement, or structural addition. The renovation process can entail something as simple as repainting a wall to ripping out old kitchen cabinets and installing new ones. Improvements encompass anything from altering the layout of a bathroom to knocking down walls to increase space. The last option, addition, entails putting new structures into or onto the house.
Structural addition is often very expensive because of the extensive modifications that take place for the existing building, as well as creation of new materials. It also demands a real investment in labor, whether for the homeowner and his or her friends, or for the contractors who are hired for the job. A smaller structure is more manageable.
The structures we will focus on here are the outdoor shades. These range from cheap to moderately costly, but taken together they all add value to a home because of the long-term value provided. The value comes in two forms. One, the current homeowner will have to put in the effort or money to design a shade that will integrate with the house nicely. Two, the structure provides both convenience and health benefits in terms of increasing living space and protecting those who spend time outdoors around the house.
Following are examples of different kinds of outdoor shades that are often used for upgrading the home.
Canopies are tent-like structures. There are two parts to the tent-like configuration of a canopy: a metallic scaffolding and a piece of canopy material that is stretched over it. The shading fabric almost always is affixed over the roofing to shield against direct sunlight but the side-walls may be omitted. Side-walls hamper air circulation, but such problems can be remedied by ensuring presence of window flaps and opposing entrances to the canopy.
The majority of people have seen an awning at some time positioned over the storefront or display glass of an establishment and bringing in precious patrons who were likely sheltering themselves. In contrast to store front awnings, the units for home are made for pleasure and comfort of homeowners. The most recent type is the retractable unit. There are a number of retractables. One is operated by a manual crank. Another is engaged with a swinging set-up which is pushed in or pulled out. Finally the motorized kinds automatically open at a flick of a switch.
Most exterior shading is created to block out nearly all sunlight. Pergolas were made for another idea. Rather than stretching out fabric material, the posts of a pergola hold up wooden beams that block only a fraction of light. Pergolas are found astride porches and patios and infrequently in gardens. A miniature version of a pergola is sometimes known as an arbor. Arbors function as entry ways to foot trails of the backyard area.
Structural addition is often very expensive because of the extensive modifications that take place for the existing building, as well as creation of new materials. It also demands a real investment in labor, whether for the homeowner and his or her friends, or for the contractors who are hired for the job. A smaller structure is more manageable.
The structures we will focus on here are the outdoor shades. These range from cheap to moderately costly, but taken together they all add value to a home because of the long-term value provided. The value comes in two forms. One, the current homeowner will have to put in the effort or money to design a shade that will integrate with the house nicely. Two, the structure provides both convenience and health benefits in terms of increasing living space and protecting those who spend time outdoors around the house.
Following are examples of different kinds of outdoor shades that are often used for upgrading the home.
Canopies are tent-like structures. There are two parts to the tent-like configuration of a canopy: a metallic scaffolding and a piece of canopy material that is stretched over it. The shading fabric almost always is affixed over the roofing to shield against direct sunlight but the side-walls may be omitted. Side-walls hamper air circulation, but such problems can be remedied by ensuring presence of window flaps and opposing entrances to the canopy.
The majority of people have seen an awning at some time positioned over the storefront or display glass of an establishment and bringing in precious patrons who were likely sheltering themselves. In contrast to store front awnings, the units for home are made for pleasure and comfort of homeowners. The most recent type is the retractable unit. There are a number of retractables. One is operated by a manual crank. Another is engaged with a swinging set-up which is pushed in or pulled out. Finally the motorized kinds automatically open at a flick of a switch.
Most exterior shading is created to block out nearly all sunlight. Pergolas were made for another idea. Rather than stretching out fabric material, the posts of a pergola hold up wooden beams that block only a fraction of light. Pergolas are found astride porches and patios and infrequently in gardens. A miniature version of a pergola is sometimes known as an arbor. Arbors function as entry ways to foot trails of the backyard area.
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