Shading Systems help achieve our GREEN goals by providing:

• Lower energy usage and cost by reducing direct solar gain
  
  
• Protection for skin, animals, and materials from harsh UV rays
  
  
• Passive and Efficient cooling for your home or business

The American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers concluded that an Awning can reduce solar heat gain by up to 65% when installed on the south side and up to 77% when installed on the west or east side of the building.

Solar gain refers to the increase in temperature that results from solar radiation. The amount of solar gain increases with the strength of the sun, and with the ability of any intervening material to transmit the radiation. Certain materials can resist the radiation.