Category: Awnings

How are you deciding on what colour awning to choose? You may want to consider a few things before you place that order. You might want to start by looking at the architectural style of your home. A traditional home would be better suited to a subdued colour like navy blue, forest green or a basic black, white or grey. Where you may be able to have bright colours for a more contemporary home. You’ll also want to consider how resistant a colour is to fading or how well a fabric might hide stains. Light colours like white, pale blue and yellow are more resistant to fading whereas bold colours like red will fade much more quickly. However, regardless of the colour, you choose a good quality awning that should...

Who knew there were so many different types of fixed awnings? You’ll need to decide the type you want to be able to find a company to fit it. Categories are usually the same regardless of the company. Patio Awning – When most people think of an awning they think of a wall-mounted one that opens out over an area. Pergola Awning – Like a patio awning it fixes to the wall but has a fixed frame that stays in place when the awning is retracted. This option offers additional front support posts. Freestanding Awning – A freestanding structural framework to which Patio Awnings are attached. Popular in open spaces rather than next to your property. Conservatory Awning – A unique framework which is fitted to an existing roof structure....

Whether you are adding a covered area to your home or business premises, upon researching the different styles available, you are going to be met with a hard choice to make. Let’s focus on one type of coverage available to you, a retractable patio canopy. What Are Retractable Patio Canopies? Before we begin, we want to share the basics by focusing on what they are and how they work. As the name would suggest, a retractable patio canopy is a canopy that is able to be stored away by being retracted in and out. This means the covering is made from a thin and flexible material that makes it possible for it to be stored away. The way this works is through a gear system. The gears are what will...

The addition of an awning can drastically improve the curb appeal of your business. Despite covid restrictions lifting, people are more aware of their personal space and may still follow distancing guidelines for some time to come. This means the customers could still be waiting, standing or queueing outside for longer. An awning will give them protection from the rain or shade from the sun and could be the difference between them sticking with you or going elsewhere. For cafés and bars, having an awning can create extra space on the pavement for tables or waiting areas that customers will be happy to spend time before they are seated. The awning provides the feeling that they are still a part of the experience and valued by the Business. With so...

Garden weather is nearly upon us, and after the cold dark winter we have experienced, some sunshine is needed. With the warmer, longer days approaching, you may be considering a gazebo for your garden. Not only do they protect you from the sun, but they can also shield you from the odd rainstorm that might appear.  A question we are asked quite often is, do you need planning permission for a gazebo? The good news is that, in most cases, planning permission is not required. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. If you live within some areas of the UK, you will require planning permission to proceed. Suppose you live within a protected area like a National Park or World Heritage Site. In that case, you will...