AWNINGS IN LARGE SIZES

BEAUTY COMES IN ALL SIZES

What would we consider to be an ‘extra large’ awning? In our view a large retractable folding arm awning is something over about 5 meters wide and over this size the weight, the stability and the fixing for the awning all comes under far more scrutiny..

We can actually provide a self supported retractable awning up to a massive 14m wide if required and this is effectively 2 awnings connected, but the fact remains it is a coupled awning and can share 1 motor drive to be one unit.
7 meters wide is the largest size for a single folding arm awning of any model or brand but the bracket fixings required and number of arms used depends on the actual model and often the structural integrity of the wall being fixed to.

COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS.

We find many commercial clients require folding arm awnings over 7 m in width and for obvious reasons when covering large outdoor areas. We offer many awning models suited to commercial applications but they have the same fabric choices as other models so are also used on domestic applications, offering greater stability and durability.

The maximum projection for a self supporting awning is 4 metres. This fact will never change, purely because of the stresses involved in this type of mechanism. We do however offer awnings with greater projection than their widths.

If any more than a 4m projection is required then look towards systems with supporting posts at the front and side channels to further support the fabric cover. Take a look at our range of retractable roof and pergola systems for ideas on what is available, but sizes up to six metres in projection is no problem, with these products providing far greater structural integrity at larger projections.

BRACKETS AND WIND

The only additional challenges met with extra large awnings are the fixings points as there are simply more of them along with more weight to carry. All the extra large awnings are models which have been around for many years and are tried and tested at the largest size, providing total peace of mind on their practical use.
An extra large awning will be more of a catch for the wind so they generally have slightly lower wind ratings to smaller sizes which might be a consideration for your specific site.

LOOK AT RETRACTABLE PERGOLAS?

The maximum projection for a self supporting awning is 4 meters. This fact will never change, purely because of the stresses involved in this type of mechanism. If more than a 4m projection is required then look towards systems with supporting posts at the front and side channels to further support the fabric cover. Take a look at our range of retractable roof and pergola systems for ideas on what is available, but sizes up to six meters in projection is no problem, with these products providing far greater structural integrity at larger projections.

AWNINGS AVAILABLE IN LARGE SIZES