The Australian summer heat can be very brutal and so home owners make every effort to keep the house comfortable during that time. There are various options to protect your interiors from the harsh sun, like blinds, shutters and awnings. With a combination of the right kind of blinds and awnings, you can control a substantial amount of heat entering your home. A good choice is affordable fixed cafe awnings that go on the outside of your doors and windows to prevent the hot sun entering your home.

Along with updating the look of your house, fixed cafe awnings offer a number of benefits:

• As stated before, fixed cafe awnings provide the shade over doors and windows, which prevents the heat from entering the room. With the right type of blind on the window combined with a fixed canopy awning outside, your home will be several degrees cooler than the outdoors.

• A fixed cafe awning also protects the interiors from the harsh glare of the sun. Your house is sheltered from the direct sun rays that can cause fading of the flooring, furniture and draperies.

• Australians love to entertain outdoors, and so you find many homes with outdoor patios and decks. These areas meant for outdoor entertainment are only used in pleasant weather. However, covering such areas with fixed cafe awnings is a good way to make use of the space as often as possible. A patio covered with a fixed cafe awning can be used as a seating area even in summer.

• Fixed cafe awnings help maintain an ambient temperature in your home without the energy consumption of the air conditioner. So in a way, awnings help you conserve energy and promote monetary savings.

Fixed cafe awnings from Apollo Blinds are an affordable solution for sun protection while also adding a contemporary look to your home. Available in a variety of colours, the materials come in acrylic, mesh and canvas. The awning has a sail track on the top with 5-sided front rail and powder coated arms for support. They are ideally suited to go over windows, doors and shop fronts.

At Apollo Blinds Plantation Shutters are custom made to fit the space and installed by experienced crew members who have a professional and friendly attitude. All products from Apollo Blinds are of the highest quality but reasonably priced.

If you are looking to improve the appearance of your home but still need some sun protection, Awnings Melbourne are the best choice. A representative from Apollo will visit your home for a consultation with free measure and quote. You might even book an order online at http://apolloblinds.com.au or call the store for more information.