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What happens to a retractable awning in strong winds or a storm?
Retractable awnings should always be closed when not in use and certainly if you are leaving your home. However if they are left out in a storm, there is always a solution if the awning is electrically operated…
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How do I fit an awning if we have downpipes in the way?
You use pipe brackets. These brackets are made to order and space the awning brackets off the wall the depth required to miss the downpipes.. There are however 2 options generally..
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What sizes are the retractable patio awnings available in?
Most of the retractable patio awnings we offer are available in any sizes, made to order, up to the maximum width for each model.
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Can I use a Patio Awning in the rain?
The simple rule of thumb is common sense but to use a retractable awning in the rain the awning it should be installed with the fabric cover set at a minimum pitch of 14 degrees
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What are the electrical requirements for a patio awning?
For a normal retractable patio awning the electrical requirement is minimal
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Why can’t I have a retractable awning directly above my bi-folding doors?
There are 2 main reasons – structural suitability (usually) and lack of space and height as most bi folding door extensions are a flat roof single storey extension. It is possible of course but just needs some planning for the correct support.
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What makes an awning waterproof ?
The superb fabrics on the top quality patio awnings have a highly impressive water resistance level. If the awning is correctly pitched at 14 degrees the awning will cope with rainfall commensurate with weather conditions for the awning’s standard classification of wind class 2, Beaufort 5, 17-23mph.
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How long does it take for delivery of the awnings?
Most of our awnings, all made to order, will take approximately 3-4 weeks maximum including many of the terrace cover systems.
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Are the patio awning fabrics waterproof?
Nearly all high quality awning and terrace cover fabrics are water resistant to a very high level as standard. It is possible to order special water proofed fabrics.
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Should my awning be retracted in strong winds?
Yes of course it should, but what defines a strong wind?
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