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  • What is infra red quartz heating?

    What is infra red quartz heating? (more…)

  • What is a Bioclimatic Pergola?

    A ‘bioclimatic pergola’ is a term used to describe an electric operated, aluminium profile pergola system using tilting aluminium roof slats or blades, also referred to as ‘louvre blades’. This type of pergola roof creates and assists with air flow using the direction and variable angle of the roof blades, helping control the overall climate underneath the pergola structure. (more…)

  • Do awnings and canopies add value to your home?

    The simple answer is yes, because a good quality awning will offer several advantages to your home and outdoor space.. (more…)

  • How much is an average glass outdoor room installed?

    This is not straightforward as all our glass ‘outdoor rooms’ are generally bespoke, with many options for closing in the sides and front sections. Also, the size will often determine the aluminium profile sections  and they can be smaller or larger profiles depending on the model and preference on aesthetics. (more…)

  • Does my house wall need special preparation for a retractable awning?

    If you are fixing a patio awning to a straight forward, 2 plus storey brick house, there will generally be nothing further needed. Single storey buildings, some substrates and some size awnings may require additional bracketing, which we can and will provide. However, a lot of ultra modern homes using super lightweight blocks can be a problem requiring a further framework for support and spreading the loadings.. (more…)

  • What is the best retractable awning for a home?

    The best retractable awnings sold in the UK are from Markilux, Weinor and Erhardt in terms of a high quality, established manufacturer offering a very wide range of awning models to suit various applications. These 3 manufacturers happen to be German, but all have UK bases and are well established in the UK with excellent back up and warranties. Proven and tested technology and quality…. (more…)

  • If I order now how long will delivery or installation be?

    Right now (as of February 2021) the whole industry for outdoor living products has seen a massive increase in demand across Europe and the UK as private homes and businesses are looking to be living outdoors far more to tackle the Covid 19 issue going forwards. A healthier lifestyle….. (more…)

  • How do I get a quote from Samson Awnings?

    Simply send us an email directly or through our contact form and include the following information: 1. Images/photos of the area you are looking to have the product installed? 2. Approximate width, and projection in metres? 3. Supply and delivered or supplied and installed? 4. Please specify the product you looking to purchase if known, i.e Fixed veranda, retractable fabric awning, glass room, umbrella/parasols, etc.. 5. What are you looking to achieve from these products. i.e. Sun protection, all year protection or rain protection. 6. Your location/address? Best telephone contact number? We very much like to establish whether one of our many products are suitable and the rough prices before we commit to a site visit or other work such as drawngs, etc. Once we have the information we can call or email you for further clarification and provide pricing as soon as possible for you to review.

  • Do you supply Glass Extensions?

    Yes we do, but not as an ‘extension’ in the traditional sense of the word on a house. The glass structures we offer are generally called glass verandas by most people and create a glass canopy for outside use, fitted against an existing building wall. We have wall mounted but also stand alone glass and polycarbonate roof verandas and now offer a flat roof design as well as the more traditional angled lean to systems. (more…)

  • How much does a retractable awning cost?

    An average, but also made to measure, high quality self supporting retractable awning will cost anywhere between around £2,000 and £8,000 and whilst there are awnings out there at £199 to £999 they are completely different construction and only suitable for the calmest sunny days in the UK. There are so many different models depending on whether you want to protect from just the sun or the sun and rain and then options such as LED lighting and drop down front valances too. Our awning ranges offer over 70 standard cassette colurs and then over 500 fabric choices, manual or electric, 2m wide up to 14m wide and many other features for your perfect awning.. (more…)