FAQs

Do awnings and canopies add value to your home?

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Bethany Atkins

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

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Do you supply umbrellas that will work in high winds?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Samson

Yes we do, and very high wind speeds too..
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Posted in General Faqs, Sun Shading, Umbrellas | Tagged Parasols, Self Supporting, Vortex | No comment

What is the best umbrella for me?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Samson

There are many different umbrellas for sale in the UK, we try to explain the differences.
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Posted in Sun Shading, Umbrellas | Tagged May, Paraflex, Recommendations, ShadeMaker, Umbrellas | No comment

What is a butterfly awning?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Samson

A butterfly awning is a steel or aluminium goalpost structure with 2 retractable awnings fitted either side at the top which when extended form the shape of a butterfly wings providing weather protection whilst being free standing.
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Posted in General Faqs, Rain Protection, Sun Shading | Tagged butterfly, markilux, Rain Protection, rain solutions, Self Supporting, stand alone, Terrace Covers, Weinor | No comment

What is the largest size for a retractable roof system?

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Samson

There really is no maximum size as most of the systems are designed to bolt to one another to have as wide as required. There is a maximum projection however.
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Posted in General Faqs, Rain Protection, Sun Shading | Tagged Fabric covers, Rain Protection, retractable roof solutions | No comment

How can I effectively shade over bi-folding doors?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Samson

There are a few solutions for such a requirement with large projections also possible.
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What does a butterfly awning do?

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Samson

This is a generic term for a self supported structure with 2 or more retractable awnings projecting either side of a goal post arrangement and therefore looks like a butterfly when extended
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Posted in General Faqs, Rain Protection, Sun Shading | Tagged All Year Round, markilux, Self Supporting | No comment

What types of sun shading products do you offer?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Samson

Samson Awnings offer the highest quality German engineered retractable awnings for domestic patios and light commercial use with varying degrees of weather protection.
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Posted in General Faqs, Patio Awnings, Sun Shading | Tagged All Year Round, Recommendations, retractable roof solutions | No comment