RETRACTABLE AWNINGS

PRICE GUIDES

With the explosion in developing and expanding outdoor spaces in domestic and commercial premises, the retractable awning has become a ‘must have’ product now for so many homes and businesses in the UK. We are still way behind the majority of European countries in taking sun shading and outdoor living generally seriously, regardless of their climate. Protection from the sun is the original and primary function for a self supported awning, whilst also defining a space outdoors too, but protection from frequent rainfall here in the UK is also desirable and possible with many models we offer. We have supplied thousands of various folding arm awnings since 2006.

Defining an outdoor space and using extras such as LED lighting, heating and drop down front valances for privacy and extra shade, is now a common request and all possible with the many modern and high performance awnings we offer. Much larger sizes are now more common.

BASIC SPECIFICATION

When we say ‘basic’ we simply mean the awning has no extras and is primarily for the purpose of sun shading an outdoor area or room. Our basic awnings are of the highest quality, generally manufactured in Germany or Holland as leading worldwide brands, developed in the same climate as our own and using the highest quality components and materials.

If we say that most retractable fabric awnings purchased for the purpose of sun shading a normal size patio or garden area are in-between around 2.5m wide and 5m wide and the projection varying between 2m and 3m for a basic awning – All our awnings are made to measure on the width.

So, for a basic awning at around 3m-5m wide and between 2m and 3m projection you would expect to pay between £1,800 and £3,000 plus VAT

PRICES FROM £1,800

(Based on 3m x 2m)

PRICES INCLUDE:

Made to measure width sizes in millimetres | High quality aluminium construction cassette and framework | Choice of over 200 fabrics for the main awning cover | Wall mounting brackets | 5 year guarantee

OPTIONS:

Standard Electric Operation with wall control switch + £380

Electric Operation with remote control or app control and safety wind sensor + £550

Installation + £400 – £800 (depending on many factors with wall fixing and bracketry required)

DESIGNER AWNINGS

We are using the word ‘luxury’ in a world far too used to seeing ‘cheap’ as standard returned results in Google searches, regardless of the search. We use luxury to describe larger sized, designer folding arm awnings with high specifications and electric operation as standard and also with far more options available and a larger emphasis on the visual aspects of the cassette shape.
Most of the higher end awnings we offer can be manufactured up to around 14 metres wide with a maximum projection of 4 metres possible. Stronger and larger drop forged aluminium arms are used, and they can be used in higher wind speeds with protection from light rain also possible.

A popular width has become around 7 metres and this is the maximum width for an awning in one complete piece before they are ‘coupled’, which is effectively 2 awnings joined together. A lot of larger awnings are sold between 5m and 7m wide with a projection between 3m and 4m. The brackets for fixing awnings this size become very important and there are more of them so the wall they are fixing to is also more important for the right position and anchorage.

For a luxury awning between 5m and 7m wide and 3m and 4m projection you would expect to pay between £3,800 and £8,500

PRICES FROM £3,800

(Based on 5m x 3m)

PRICES INCLUDE:

Made to measure width sizes in millimetres | High quality aluminium construction often with options on cassette finishing as well as colours | Electric operation with remote control handsets | Built in wind sensor for protection against wind damage | Choice of round, oval and square cassette models for better architectural integration | Choice of over 200 fabrics for the main awning cover | Wall mounting brackets | 5 year guarantee

OPTIONS:

Smart receiver technology for integration with Somfy or similar apps for Smart phone, Laptop and tablet control + £150 – £450

Ultra silent motor drive + £200

Installation + £500 – £1,500

LED light strip integrated along length of cassette + £1300

AWNINGS WITH LED LIGHTING

With developments in LED technology and advances in awning designs, the demand for LED lighting is now extraordinarily strong in outdoor awnings. The LED lights themselves emit excellent levels of light and make the awning usable into the evening, either as an awning or simply a super stylish light bar.

The lights are usually dimmable from the hand transmitter, and we offer several models now with either lights in the underside of the awning cassette, underneath the awning arms or in the front profile. It is also possible to buy ‘light bars’ and ‘light boxes’ as an additional item to an existing awning or pergola system.

A good example of a most up to date awning with LED lights would be the Weinor Semina Life LED and a popular size would be around 4m wide and a 3m projection.

PRICES FROM £4,000

(Based on 4m x 3m)

PRICES INCLUDE:

Made to measure width sizes in millimetres | High quality LED lights built into the underside of the main cassette and usable regardless of awning position | High quality aluminium construction, often with options on cassette finishing | Electric operation with remote control handset | Choice of over 200 fabrics for the main awning cover | Wall mounting brackets | 5 year guarantee

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We now have many other LED lighting options from all the major manufacturers carrying in price, style, and output. As more people take to outdoor living the need for lighting has become far more important and usually associated with one or more infra-red heaters too for added comfort into the evening.

AWNINGS WITH DROP DOWN VALANCE

A very popular awning accessory for anyone with a Southwest or West facing garden is an electric operated drop down fabric valance. Not only does this provide adjustable sun shading for low lying sun, it also offers privacy and some protection from cooler breezes into the evenings.

The drop down valance is available in 3 lengths – 1m, 1.5m and 2.1m going right to the floor.

Incorporated into the front profile this neat system also works with the wind sensor system to ensure it retracts fully if the wind gets too strong.

PRICES FROM £4,200

(Based on 4m x 3m)

PRICES INCLUDE:

Made to measure width sizes in millimetres | Drop down electric front valance with remote control operation | High quality aluminium construction often with options on cassette finishing | Electric operation with remote control | Built in wind sensor to retract valance and awning when necessary | Choice of oval and square cassette models for better architectural integration | Choice of over 200 fabrics for the main awning cover | Wall mounting brackets | 5 year guarantee

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We also offer high quality pull out fabric side screens, which are often ordered with the drop down valance awning to further protect one or both sides of the awning, again with privacy, low lying sun shading or wind protection as the main driver.

AWNINGS IN EXTRA LARGE SIZES

Samson can offer awnings up to 14m wide to cover very large terraces, patios or green areas.

Obviously, we can do wider by simply fitting side by side too.

Once over 7 metres wide, retractable awnings will be ‘coupled’ effectively meaning they are 2 awnings combined as one unit with a connection between but sharing one motor drive.

The maximum projection for unsupported fabric awnings is still 4 metres at any width.

PRICES FROM £9,500

(Based on 9m x 4m)

PRICES INCLUDE:

Made to measure width sizes in millimetres | High quality aluminium construction often with options on cassette finishing | Electric operation with remote control handset | Built in wind sensor | Choice of round, oval and square cassette models for better architectural integration | Choice of over 200 fabrics for the main awning cover | Wall mounting brackets | 5 year guarantee

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We still find the use of awnings for covering large areas a popular and sensible choice simply because the entire fabric can be put away at the push of a button when required to leave a totally clear space.

COMMERCIAL AWNINGS WITH BRANDING

We have supplied hundreds of shops, offices, catering trailers and other buildings where the awning is used for sun shading but also for a large advertising medium. Brand reinforcement by using the awning right in front of your building and seen by everyone.

We can print letter and logos onto most awnings we offer in various forms of printing methods depending on the number of colours and complexity of the requirement.

There is no real typical size but a popular size seems to be around 6m wide with a 2-3m projection, probably covering a typical shop window size in a high street with some overlap either side.

PRICES FROM £3,800

(Based on a 6m x 2m)

PRICES INCLUDE:

Made to measure width sizes in millimetres | Cover with lettering printed for the company name. Approximately 20 letters in this example. | High quality aluminium construction, often with options on cassette finishing and colour | Electric operation with remote control handset and wind sensor for safety | Choice of over 200 fabrics for the main awning cover | Wall mounting brackets | 5 year guarantee

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The logos can be a complex pricing depending on the colours used and printing process used.

Different fabrics used require different processes and the colours also affect the overall process.

We see more and more companies having the awnings branded. It is now so much more important in the business world now…

AWNINGS WITH PROJECTION GREATER THAN WIDTH

Sometimes an awning will require a projection out from the wall which is greater than the width for effective shading or when fitting in a tight space. We offer retractable awnings that achieve this by the supporting arms crossing over each other when closed. Several options are available in manual or electric operation. This is a limited range of only a couple of awning models, but they are being used more frequently and the installation against the structure requires a larger space than most other awnings.

PRICES FROM £2,800

(Based on 3m width x 4m projection)

PRICES INCLUDE:

Made to measure width sizes in millimetres for perfect sizing | High quality aluminium construction with options on cassette finishing and colour | Manual operation with servo assisted operation for easier handling | Choice of over 200 fabrics for the main awning cover | Wall mounting brackets | 5 year guarantee

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If the projection is a lot more than the width available, then you can also look at the retractable pergola systems we offer using side channels and no arms involved at all. The fabric rolls out of a cassette alongside channels and therefore are not subject to the same physical restrictions as an awning. They also offer a higher level of wind and rain resistance capability.

For projections up to 6 metres why not look at our Retractable Canopy Systems.

AWNINGS FOR RAIN PROTECTION

This is an all round contentious subject as most manufacturers will default state that folding arm awnings are not to be used in rainfall, but this is normally referring to heavy rain, which is difficult to define in a real world. Common sense should be key to managing a folding arm awning.

Rain falling onto a fully extended fabric awning needs to flow freely off the cover as quickly as possible and therefore the pitch of the fabric cover is key.
Also, how taught the fabric is on the extended awning is a major factor. Some awning models are far stronger and can achieve a better overall rigidity when fully extended. What is to be avoided at all costs is any pooling of water on the cover. Once this occurs it is highly likely the collection of water continues until it is too heavy and rips the fabric or worse…

Fit the awning with more than 25 degrees of pitch and rainfall should be OK. The real enemy of a self supported awning is the wind. If you wish to use a self-supporting retractable awning for protection from rain, then we would be looking at steep angle settings and models which offers the greatest arm strength. There are a few ideal models.

Safety Sensors

A wind sensor would be standard on an electric operated model, and we wouldn’t recommend anyone to have a manual awning for anything but sun shading.
Electric operation provides convenience, but also the safety of automatic retraction in windier conditions. You can have rain sensors on awnings, but we have found these to be troublesome in our British climate.

Prices for awnings used for rain are no different to other awnings and requesting a waterproof fabric is also not necessary as you do not want the water sitting on the fabric at any point anyway.

If there is any doubt about the suitability whatsoever, we would recommend the stronger retractable pergola systems. With side channels and front support posts, which provide far higher wind ratings, they deal with rainfall better as they have 4 sided fabric tension…

LOOKING FOR GREATER WIND AND RAIN RESISTANCE. 

Our range of pergolas could be the perfect option for you! When looking for a larger scale awning we always recommend looking through our pergola options. Our impressive range of high quality pergolas are built with the homeowner in mind. Offering you greater weather resistance, these are the next step up from an awning.

Awnings are a great option for those looking to extend their living space throughout summer and milder weathers and while you can use your awning in most weathers when winds are strong your awning is likely not recommended for use. With wind sensors fitted your awning fabric will automatically retract but with a pergola system it extends your outdoor living throughout more unpredictable weather. View our systems below.