The answer is yes! Up to 75% of the sun's heat can be repelled reducing a rooms temperature from 8 to 15 degrees. When the sun shines its bright but destructive rays, awnings and canopies can be used to lower the energy costs and also protect people, window treatments, carpeting and furnishings. You get all of this protection with no impairment of view. In addition, there are literally hundreds of colors, patterns and styles from which to choose. The possibilities are endless. Looking for more flexibility in a shading system?