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  • 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…)

  • What wind speeds will an awning withstand?

    Generally a self supporting retractable awning wil stand up to wind speeds of around 20mph. Most higher specification awnings will have a tested and certified wind rating based on km/h or the Beaufort scale, but of course no one is ever really monitoring the wind speed in their back garden or patio to make a judgement on this… (more…)

  • Can I install a retractable awning by myself?

    Yes, it is perfectly possible, but most of the awnings are very heavy and require a minimum of 2 people for installation and lifting into place. The wall bracket fixtures are one of the most important components to ensure a sound and safe installation and the positioning and fixing of these brackets should be carefully considered. Extra brackets are frequently used to spread the weight across a wall safely. (more…)

  • What is a Weinor Pergotex?

    The Weinor Pergotex is a newly developed and highly effective retractable fabric roof canopy system using a very tough vinyl fabric, far thicker and stronger than normal awning fabric. (more…)

  • What is the Best All Year Round Solution?

    This isn’t that easy to answer, as it depends on your expectations. ‘All year round’ for many commercial applications may actually mean most months, but not the coldest winter months. For domestic application it may mean just the ability to prevent rain when it falls in the summer months. A true all year round solution will be a very high specification indeed. (more…)

  • Do you supply traditional ‘victorian’ style verandas?

    Yes we do, the definition and perception of which varies slightly, but is usually a visual detail in the framework and supporting posts. We can offer ‘victorian’ style front support posts on our own range of glass veranda systems which are made to measure and available in almost any colour. (more…)

  • What are the glass veranda systems manufactured from?

    Our glass veranda systems are all manufactured using high quality aluminium profile sections and various thickness of safety specific glass, between 8mm and 12mm think depending on the model. (more…)

  • Do you supply umbrellas that will work in high winds?

    Yes we do, and very high wind speeds too.. (more…)

  • What is the best umbrella for me?

    There are many different umbrellas for sale in the UK, we try to explain the differences. (more…)