FAQs

What wind speeds will an awning withstand?

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Samson

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…

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Posted in General Faqs, Patio Awnings, Wind Solutions | Tagged markilux, Patio Awnings, Recommendations, retractable roof solutions, Safety, Self Supporting, Weinor, Windy Conditions | No comment

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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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 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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