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With Us TodaySamson Awnings offer a vast range of fixed or Retractable Awnings, commercial Retractable Canopies, Glassrooms, Parasols, External Vertical Blinds and Freestanding Structures to protect from the UK weather and extend the use of your outdoor space all year round.
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What is the maximum width and projection available for a retractable awning?
Our folding arm awnings are made to measure and available in a very wide range of sizes, including large spans. Where a single awning can’t cover the full area, multiple coupled units can be installed side by side for a continuous run. (more…) -
What is the lead time from order to installation for a retractable awning?
Because all our retractable awnings are made to measure, there is a manufacturing lead time after your order is confirmed. This varies by model, colour finish, fabric and time of year, demand is highest in spring and summer. (more…) -
What guarantee or warranty do I get with an awning and what does it cover?
Our awnings come with a minimum five year guarantee, with up to ten years available, depending on the model and manufacturer. Cover is typically split across components: (more…) -
What electrical supply do I need and do I need a Part P electrician?
An electric awning runs from a standard 240V mains supply. A fused spur or socket near the awning is usually sufficient, and the motor and sensors draw very little power. (more…) -
Manual or electric awning – which should I choose?
Both do the same job; the difference is convenience and safety . Manual (crank-operated) awnings are a cost effective choice for smaller awnings, generally up to around 4m width. Electric awnings are operated at the touch of a button or via an app and are strongly recommended for larger awnings over 4m width and for anyone wanting added features. (more…) -
How long will my retractable awning last?
With proper care, a higher quality retractable folding arm awning can last a long time. (more…) -
Who makes the best aluminium louvre pergolas?
There are so many rebranded louvre pergolas in the UK now it is difficult to work out the differences and performance expectations. Like many products now with AI and CGI they tend to all look the same sometimes on a screen.
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What are the benefits of a glass veranda?
The glass veranda is possibly one the very best all round outdoor weather protection systems for use in the UK, both for domestic and commercial applications.
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How much do louvered roof pergolas cost?
Like so many outdoor weather protection and sun shading products the prices vary a lot and mainly depending if it is a simple, lightweight DIY system or a bespoke, heavy duty, commercial specification system capable of larger sizes, bespoke shapes and carrying additional products to enhance the weather protection on the sides.Cheap, DIY systems with questionable stability and suitability for high winds and heavy rain are supplied by many online suppliers and garden centres between around £2,000 and £6,000 in limited colours and sizes.
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What are the disadvantages of a louvered pergola roof?
A common disadvantage reported, which is possibly obvious, but not to everyone, is that a bladed aluminium louvre roof protects from the rainfall only when the blades are totally closed up. With the blades closed you will block out most natural light and it can be very dark underneath such a system, even in the daytime. A better alternative is a glass veranda roof, which not only protects with 100% waterproof guarantee, you also get all the natural light all the time. Fitted with a retractable fabric blind and you have sun and rain control sorted.
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