High Quality Awnings in St Albans
Why choose an awning for your home
Many people have homes with decking areas and patios that they very rarely get a chance to use. When they do, usually during the warmer months of the year, they realise how uncomfortable it can be to spend a protracted period of time on an uncovered and unprotected and hot, sun drenched patio. When things get too hot to handle, they head back indoors and, once again, their outdoor space becomes a seldom used place.
Some people have windows and doors that face the hot afternoon sun and their homes start heating up to an unbearable temperature when the sun reaches that part of the house. This is when an awning can really come into its own, because the only other alternative is to install an air conditioning unit and we know how expensive they can be to fit and run. Before long, the energy bills begin to get very high, as well as their furniture, pictures, curtains and floors start to become damaged from their exposure to the sun. All of these furnishings can be bleached by the sun, costing a fortune to replace, only to have the same thing happen again. An awning will break this constant circle of damage and costly furniture replacement.
Awnings are good value and look great too
There is a stylish and affordable solution to all of these problems, and it is a simple and affordable solution. Have an awning fitted to your home. Retractable, patio, door, and window awnings are superb at providing shade, they offer UV protection, and can reduce your energy costs quite considerably. Better still, awnings will literally transform your outdoor living spaces into cool, comfortable areas where you can relax, entertain with family and friends, and enjoy your garden, not just on the hottest days, but even when the weather turns a little sour.
Awnings lower energy bills
As mentioned above, awnings are an affordable and attractive way to reduce your energy costs. They help to reduce solar heat by blocking sunlight, thus reducing your reliance on expensive air conditioning units. When the sun is at its hottest and streams through unprotected windows or glass doors, it increases the load on your air conditioner by as much as twenty percent. This will see you using more energy and spending more money, just to keep your home cool and comfortable. By limiting the sun that enters your home, awnings can help you see a significant decrease in these costs.
Awnings increase your homes desirability to prospective buyers
Awnings not only provide excellent shade and protection, but they also add curb appeal and value to your home. Awnings are a very eye-catching addition to your home and can help your house stand out when placed on the market. There is a massive choice of style and colour options available and it is easy to choose an awning that fits your type of property, giving the home a unique style all its own.
Get more outdoor living space with an awning
If you have a good sized garden with a decked area or a patio, an awning is a great addition to the home. Let’s face it, we rarely use our outdoor space as much as we’d like, because it’s either drizzling or the sun is so intense, it becomes uncomfortable and dangerous to sit out in it. An awning is a true investment, as it will open up a whole new outdoor area for you to enjoy with friends and family. When the hot sun is at its hottest, awnings provide a shaded area that can feel many degrees cooler than surrounding temperatures. You will also enjoy excellent protection from UV rays, a must with the rise in skin cancers due to over exposure to the sun.
Awnings can even help prevent water damage
Awnings help to keep water away from doors and windows. When your windows or doors are not properly protected, constant exposure can cause damage and leaks. If water gets into your house, it can cause mould, mildew, and warping of door and window frames. Installing awnings over your doors and windows can protect them from water damage and protect you from some unexpected and expensive repair costs.
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St Albans: Hertfordshire’s jewel of Roman history
There are not many places that can boast such a wealth of Roman history as St Albans, and even fewer that can claim to be named after an actual saint. However, St Albans has a rich and illustrious history, covering many centuries.
St Albans during the Iron Age
There was an Iron Age settlement on the site of modern day St Albans known as, Verlamion, or Verlamio. It was to become the centre of Tasciovanus’ power and a major centre of the Catuvellauni from about 20 BC until shortly after the Roman invasion of AD 43. The name “Verlamion” is Celtic, meaning “settlement over or by the marsh”. The ancient town was on Prae Hill, just over a mile to the west of the St Albans we know today, it is now covered by the village of St Michael’s, Verulamium Park and the Gorhambury Estate.
Although excavations carried out in 1996 produced finds which include silver coins from the Roman Republic era dating from 90/80 BC. There was evidence of trade with the republic and that a settlement already existed on the site some fifty years before Julius Caesar attempted to invade Britain. However, it is believed that the tribal capital was moved to the site by Tasciovanus in about 25 to 5 BC.
The Roman army take up residence in St Albans
The Roman city of Verulamium, the second-largest town in Roman Britain after Londinium, developed from the Iron Age settlement and was granted the rank of municipium in about AD 50. Bestowing this title to St Albans meant that the local population would have had what were known as “Latin Rights”, a lesser citizenship status than a colonia possessed, but greater than other citizens elsewhere. It grew to be an important and powerful town, and attracted the attentions of Boudica of the Iceni in 61, when she ordered her army to sack and burn Verulamium. Excavations carried out in 1996, within the centre of the Roman town gave archaeologists the chance to date a black ash layer to 60–65 AD, thus confirming the Roman written record of the burning of this area.
The St Albans area began to expand steadily and by the early 3rd century, it covered an area of about 125 acres, sitting behind a deep ditch and wall to provide safety and security from further attacks. Verulamium contained a forum, basilica and a theatre, much of which were damaged during two fires, one in 155 and the other in around 250. These were repaired and continued in use in the 4th century. The theatre was disused by the end of the 4th century. One of the few extant Roman inscriptions in Britain is found on the remnants of the forum. St Albans was rebuilt in stone rather than timber at least twice over the next 150 years. The Roman occupation ended between 400 and 450 AD