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  • 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..
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  • Outdoor Living Inspiration For Spring and Summer 2021

    It is such an exciting time for us here at Samson!

    Our phone lines are ringing off the hook with enquiries as we are finally starting to see the promise of brighter days, warmer temperatures, and shorter nights.

    It’s great to see the public so enthusiastic about spending time outside this year, and as spring draws near and summer is no longer a distant memory, we thought it’d be the perfect time to share some of our beautiful installations and product range with you.

    Read on to see some inspirational snippets and gauge an idea of what we’re all about… Dare we call it, Springspiration!?

    Stylish Shading

    Commercial Retractable Awnings

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  • Business Owner? Prepare for Spring 2021 Now…

    Despite the negative and unpredictable times encountered throughout 2020, the restrictions we have faced as a nation has led to a re-discovered love, and necessity, of the outdoors.

    As your customers are excited to return to your pubs, restaurants and cafes, the desire to stay safe and enjoy the outdoors is more important to consider than ever!

    And so, as a specialist supplier and installer of outdoor living products, we have seen a mighty increase in the interest of products that enhance these valuable outdoor experiences, such as retractable awnings, glass verandas, butterfly awnings and large umbrellas.

    Pergola and umbrellas for restaurants

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  • 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..
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  • The general do’s and dont’s of operating a patio awning

    With a retractable self supporting awning there are some general rules to stick to with daily usage.

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  • What happens to a retractable awning in strong winds or a storm?

    Retractable awnings should always be closed when not in use and certainly if you are leaving your home. However if they are left out in a storm, there is always a solution if the awning is electrically operated…
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  • What sizes are the retractable patio awnings available in?

    Most of the retractable patio awnings we offer are available in any sizes, made to order, up to the maximum width for each model.
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  • Weinor Zenara – The Latest in Designer Patio Awnings

    Weinor launch the Zenara awning in 2013.  A patio awning unlike any other. Stylish and sleek and even when closed.
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  • The New Markilux 1700 Awning

    See the brand new Markilux 1700 retractable awning in our showroom now
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  • What are the wall brackets used for seen on some awnings?

    Some retractable awnings need extra brackets, especially on single storey buildings and these are essential items not just added extras.
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