Enjoying Your Spaces with Motorized Garage Door Screens

The home garage has so many uses. Whether you are taking on a car repair, spending time in your garage workshop, creating storage, working out, doing laundry, or entertaining friends, your garage can be a more comfortable space for you and your family. With a motorized garage door screen, you can enjoy the flexible space of your garage with the touch of a button!

Cooler

Having a motorized garage door screen installed will block 97% of the sun’s damaging UV rays that reach your garage. This means cooler temperatures and safer conditions for you and your family. The garage door screen blocks the sun’s rays while still allowing airflow for maximum comfort. 

Keeping Harsh Weather Outdoors

If your garage is housing cars, bikes, golf carts, or house storage, consider protecting these items from the elements. You can work and spend time in your garage during harsher weather as the weave of the motorized garage door screen protects the inside of your garage from debris and rain. 

Pests Aren’t Welcome

Don’t let spiders, mosquitos, and other annoying pests interfere with your garage space. The motorized garage door screen keeps pests out, saving you from bites, stings, and pest control costs.

Privacy

Motorized garage door screens allow you to create privacy for your space without sacrificing visibility and airflow. With the touch of a button, you can transform your garage into a private space for working out and entertaining without the worry of passersby judging your Zumba skills. 

At Authority Home Solutions we help home and business owners to love their outdoor spaces again. For over ten years we have been providing the Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas with beautiful and functional retractable awnings, storm protection, and motorized garage screen doors. We are a SunSetter authorized dealer with exceptional customer service and installation. Contact us today to schedule a free demonstration of our high-quality SunSetter retractable awnings, EasyShades, or motorized garage door screens.

Manual vs. Motorized: Which Retractable Awning is Right for You?

Retractable awnings are a smart investment, especially in the sweltering heat of sunny Florida! Having the option to retract your awning in heavy winds, or when not in use, extends the life of your awning and ensures that it will continue making your outdoor spaces cooler and safer from harmful UV rays for many years to come. 

As you consider your options for a new retractable awning, you may be wondering if you should choose the manual or motorized version. While both models provide you with quality shade and rain protection, you may find some features that make one more suited to your needs than the other. Here are a few things to consider when choosing the type of awning for your home or business. 

Operation

Manual retractable awnings are operated with a hand-crank to open and close and do not require electricity. Motorized awnings, on the other hand, require electricity to extend and retract.

Ease of Use

While the manual awning hand-crank is fairly easy to turn, it may be difficult for the disabled or elderly to operate. It is also important to consider that you can only operate the manual versions from outside of your home or business. With the motorized models, you can operate your awning remotely with ease. Studies have shown that motorized retractable awnings get used four times as often as their manual counterparts because of the ease of use. 

Cost

Manual retractable awnings are more affordable options compared to motorized models. The motorized retractable awnings require more installation time and materials. That being said, both options will end up saving you money over time by reducing the overall energy costs for your home or business. 

Whether you are still undecided or ready to schedule an installation, Authority Home Solutions is here to assist you. Our dedication to quality products, expert installation, and friendly customer service has made us the #1 awning and shade installation company in The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

SunSetter EasyShades for Cooler Days

Florida is known for its natural beauty, vast beaches, and exciting tourist attractions. While Florida’s beautiful sunny days allow for more fun in the sun, they also inundate visitors and residents with scorching heat! This intense heat can lead to an uncomfortable sweatiness and increased cooling costs, but America’s #1 best-selling-awning company has another solution to help home and business owners. SunSetter developed an EasyShade product that is beautiful, effective, and customizable and we are excited to share this option with you!

Models

SunSetter’s EasyShade is available in three models, depending on your preference.

• The solar-powered model saves energy while keeping you cool. During the day, a solar collection panel attached to the shade housing charges a built-in battery pack. Even on cloudy days, the collection panel will charge the battery enough for the next use. 

• The motorized EasyShade, on the other hand, plugs into an outdoor electrical outlet. Both the solar and motorized EasyShades glide up and down on cables with an easy-to-use remote.

• The manual EasyShade has all of the same benefits but requires you to manually open and close your EasyShade using a hand crank tool.

Features

EasyShades are installed on the outside of your home’s windows and block 90% of sun, wind, and mist. They will help guard your home against intense heat and glare, resulting in lower cooling costs, greater comfort, and decreased fading of carpet and furniture. 

Options

• The EasyShade aluminum storage housing is available in bronze, white, or cream. Like SunSetter’s other quality products, they feature a baked-on powder paint finish for durability. 

• The EasyShade fabric is made of durable vinyl-coated polyester. While it blocks 90% of the sun, it still lets in light and air. The fabrics are available in charcoal, coral white, cream, and desert sand. 

To experience the quality and durability of a SunSetter Awning or Easyhade product, contact us today to schedule a free consultation. Authority Home Solutions is a SunSetter authorized dealer with over ten years of experience serving Ocala, the Villages, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas. With Authority Home Solutions you can expect high-quality products, installation, and customer service. We look forward to helping you save money and stay comfortable through these hot summer months.

Keeping Your Commercial Awning in Good Condition

Adding an awning to your commercial space is an investment you won’t regret. Customers and employees benefit from a shaded and protective outdoor space, while business owners reap the benefits of lower cooling costs, increased branding visibility, and additional spaces to conduct their business. Here are some options to help keep your investment in good working condition all year long. 

Check Frequently for Damage

Make sure to check your awning frequently for damage. If you see something like a hole or tear in your awning’s fabric it is better to have it repaired sooner rather than later. If you delay a repair, the hole or tear will potentially become larger and be more difficult to fix. 

Remove Dust and Debris

Based on the location of your awning, you may find that dust and debris build up pretty quickly on your fabric. To keep your awning looking clean and professional, simply sweep away the particles using a broom. A damp mop can also be effective for this purpose. 

Spot Clean 

While you are checking or sweeping your awning, you may notice small stains on your fabric. Spot clean these areas as soon as you notice them using a mild soap and soft cloth or scrub brush. Dealing with these spots sooner helps to keep the stain from setting in.  

Pressure Wash 

Your awning will occasionally need a deep cleaning. Pressure washing can help remove dirt and debris quickly, leaving your awning looking good as new! We recommend hiring professionals if you don’t use pressure washers frequently. You want to be sure that you are hiring someone who has experience cleaning awnings, specifically, to minimize the chances of damage to your investment.

At Authority Home Solutions, we love supplying customers with high-quality commercial and residential awnings. For over ten years we have been providing quality products, installation, and customer service to the Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas. As an authorized SunSetter provider, we are confident that you will find an awning that complements your home or business beautifully.  Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

Which Patio Furniture Should You Choose for Your Outdoor Space?

Spring is officially here, and homeowners are sprucing up their outdoor spaces as they are spending more time outside. To create an ideal outdoor space for relaxing, dining, or hosting you may be in the market for patio furniture. When investing in outdoor furniture for your home, you want to be sure that you are selecting materials and fabrics that will stand the test of time. 

Materials 

For outdoor furniture frames, you want to look for materials that will stand up to sun and moisture exposure. Powder-coated steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and UV resistant plastics are more likely to retain their structural integrity over time when exposed to rain and intense UV rays. 

Wood

If you are interested in wooden patio furniture you want to select types of wood that are durable, but weather beautifully over time. Choosing teak, ipe, eucalyptus, or mahogany outdoor furniture is an excellent choice for both beauty and function.

Fabrics

When selecting fabrics for your patio furniture opt for those that are fade and mildew resistant. For example, Sunbrella creates solution-dyed acrylic fabrics for patio furniture and awnings that won’t degrade in the sun’s harsh rays. Choosing cushions that contain a quick-drying foam will also help to keep your furniture from retaining moisture from rain and humidity. 

Awnings

100% weather-proof patio furniture doesn’t exist but there are many things you can do to extend the life of your investment. Creating your outdoor oasis under the protection of a retractable awning is ideal. Awnings protect your furniture from exposure to direct UV rays and rain. Enjoying your patio furniture under the beauty and protection of an awning means cooler, dryer furniture that lasts much longer. 

Awnings are the perfect investment for your outdoor spaces. Not only do they protect and extend the life of your patio furniture, but they also protect you and your family from damaging UV rays and rain. At Authority Home Solutions, we are passionate about providing people with high-quality awnings, installation, and customer service. For over ten years we have been serving the Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation!