If you are looking for a way to improve the energy efficiency of your home or business, aluminium window sun hoods may be the answer. Sunhoods are a great way to keep the heat in during the winter and out during the summer. They also help to protect your furniture and flooring from fading in the sun while providing extra privacy within your property. Aluminium frames are strong and durable, and they can be powder-coated in a variety of colours to match your home or business’ décor. Darley Aluminium have the knowledge and experience from fabrication to installation of architecturally designed Window Screens, Sun Hoods & Window Hoods. Modern window hoods, sun hoods and screens really do make a statement. We at Darley Aluminium pride ourselves on the vast array of services we offer. If you’ve been thinking about starting a new window sun hood project on your property, don’t hesitate to call us, we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll be going through the benefits of choosing aluminium window sun hoods.
What Are Sunhoods?
Sun hoods and canopy awnings are two of the most popular ways to protect windows and entrances. These are attached to the wall above the opening and extend outwards to give adequate protection. Not only do these defend buildings’ openings, but they also provide an attractive and useful solution for commercial properties as well as providing welcome aesthetics and style to any building.
Energy Efficiency
Aluminium frames are much more energy-efficient than wood or vinyl. Aluminium window sun hoods can last up to 20 years and are the ultimate way to shade against the sun. Solar shading devices are an effective way to improve internal conditions and create a healthier and more comfortable working environment. Commercial and multi-story high-rise construction with horizontal or vertical windows should use window shades or sun hoods as a practical solution for window shading.
Aesthetics
Window sun hoods are a great way to improve the look of your home while also making it more energy-efficient. The appearance of sun hoods is growing in popularity within Australia. If you head into the CBD, you’ll notice that many buildings have been sporting the aluminium hood look, and for good reason too. They come in a wide range of colours and designs, the options are endless. You don’t have to worry much about maintenance either, since aluminium is a sturdy and reliable metal to work with.
Protection For Your Home
Sun hoods provide impeccable protection against the sun which allows for your windows and window frames to last for a long time. Aluminium frames are durable and powder-coated to ensure that they can withstand any storm or extreme weather conditions that you may face. This is because aluminium has a high reflectivity rate; this means that sunlight will be reflected off of the aluminium frame, rather than absorbed through it like other building materials such as wood and stone would do. They also require minimal maintenance and extend your properties exterior.
Privacy With Window Hoods
Aluminium window hoods are often integrated with privacy within the design. Darley Aluminium understands that bad planning is a recipe for disaster, which is why clients are advised to work with the firm’s in-house design and engineering staff who will – through sketches, technical drawings, and prototypes – relieve you of the stress. Privacy can be designed from one direction in mind or multiple. That’s why we believe that good communication is essential in making sure your needs are met.
Endless Options
You can customize the look of your sun hood according to your properties design, these include, and are not limited to:
- The size of the sun hood
- The colour of the sun hood
- The shape of the sun hood
- The type of aluminium frame
- The brand of the sun hood
The Typical Types of Sun Hoods Available are:
- Alumni-Slat – using 60x16mm aluminium slats which can be either horizontal or vertical. Alumni-Slats come standard with a 9mm space so when installed horizontally it is not deemed as a climbable member meaning they can be used for pools and balconies edges.
- Alumni-Louvre – with a 60mm aerofoil louver blade, Alumni-Louver is ideal when privacy is required from 1 specific direction. The louvers can be set pointing, either way, to either utilize the winter sun or provide full sun block-outs.
- Alumni-Grid – 50×10 slat blades with 12mm rod through the blades to create a grid effect.
How Darley Aluminium Can Help You
At Darley Aluminium, we offer aluminium window sun hoods that are custom-made to suit your needs. We also have a range of aluminium bi-fold doors and aluminium sliding doors as well. We at Darley Aluminium are reliable and flexible when it comes to the product packaging and payment terms. For more information on aluminium windows contact us today or visit our website! Our team is always ready to help you find the right aluminium product to suit your needs and budget.