Awnings 4U

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...