Awnings are a great way to add functionality, value and beauty to your home. Adding a shade through awnings is like an addition of a new room to the house. However, there are many other benefits that are made available by awnings. So, if you are tempted to install an awning to your outdoors, go for available awning patio retractable choices. As the name suggests, retractable awnings are those that can easily be retraced or closed in harsh weather conditions such as heavy storm and rain. So, you need not worry about your awning being torn by the storm. On the other hand, fixed awnings cannot be retraced.