Awnings 4U

Awnings have been used for thousands of years, they are remarkable building features in that they have changed little over the course of history. The Roman Empire made use of large retractable fabric awnings, using them as shelters for the main seating areas of amphitheaters and stadiums. They have even been written about in ancient poems; “linen-awning, stretched, o’er mighty theaters, gives forth at times, a cracking roar, when much ’tis beaten about, betwixt the poles and cross-beams.” was a description given by the Roman poet Lucretius in 50 BC In the 19th century, awnings were simple constructions, often improvised for utility over aesthetics. Their basic design consisted of timber or cast iron posts set along the sidewalk edge, linked by a front cross bar. Today awnings come in many different...

Awnings and canopies are both used for the same purpose, they provide cover for adjacent areas of a building. In fact, they are so similar in their design and function that they are often mistaken for one another, even by fabricators, awning retail outlets and designers. There’s no precise rule when it comes to distinguishing the characteristics between awnings and canopies. Often times, what one designer sees as an awning, another would describe it as a canopy. Despite this there are certain features that help define awnings and canopies from one another. Awnings are typically structures that provide cover for a window. Canopies on the other hand tend to provide cover for doors. Other distinguishing features are that awnings are defined by their support points, which often rely on a single...

Awnings are multi-purpose covers that have adaptable usage throughout all of the seasons. Because of this, awnings can play a large part in reducing green house gasses, as well as energy bills. Conservatory awnings can be fitted with special fabrics which are designed to produce high levels of UV stability. Certain awnings are also fitted with perforated materials that allow greater transparency of light air and water. These attributes allow the awnings to achieve high levels of energy efficiency. Powder coated aluminium framework can also be used for conservatory awnings, adding further to the heat insulation of the conservatory frame. Conservatory awnings can also be fitted with automatic thermal controls as well as sun sensors. These automatically adjust the awnings so that the climate inside the conservatory space is kept at...

With so many different caravan awnings available, choosing the right one for your mobile home can be tricky. However, its not as complicated as it seems. While there are many different awnings on the market, they can be split into two main groups, full awnings and porch awnings. Full awnings are for those who want to take full advantage of all the benefits an awning can bring. A full awning will more than double the available space in and around your caravan. Depending on the model a full caravan awning can extend the covered space by around 2 – 3 meters. Porch awnings are great if you don’t want to transport a bulky heavy awning around with you on your travels. Porch awnings are also useful for caravans that can’t equip a...

Traditional Classic Awnings These are some of the most beautiful and functional awnings available to buy. Created by hand using high quality materials, these awnings are selected for business and personal use alike, adding a functional and alluring feature to an outdoor space. Certain types of traditional awnings have been created with architectural accuracy and authentic detailing, allowing them to fit perfectly with the style and time period of the building they are adorned to. Some examples include Victorian style shop awnings, created to look attractive and designed with the shops motif and colour scheme. As well as old style cafe awnings and gazebos which enhance the dining space and make it a more enjoyable space to sit. Awnings designed to this specification are often made from the highest quality materials. Using...