Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on your property, we normally recommend that your awning is at least 500mm wider on each side than the area you wish to shade and with as deep a projection as possible. Popular awning sizes range from 2 x 2m to 4 x 2.5m. Larger and smaller sizes can be made available.

Awnings arms must be at least 500mm shorter than the awning width so that they can fit inside the awning when they are retracted (for instance a 3.0m wide awning cannot have arms longer than 2.5m). Absolute min/max dimensions vary with awning range and suitability. Remember fitting more than one awning will give maximum flexibility over large areas.

Yes you can fit our sun awnings yourself, but please note, successfully fitting a sun awning is not as easy as it may first appear and is not recommended for the inexperienced DIY person. You will need to be very sure of the wall that you are fitting to, obviously have the correct tools, also the correct safety equipment. Assistance with adjusting, lifting and positioning the considerable weight of the awning is required. Electric powered awnings will need a electrical conection and should only be carried out by a qualifide compitant person.

A 4 meter x 2.5 meter (10sq meter coverage) electric Sun awning weights around 54KG (120 lb = 8 1/2 Stone)

We can install your awning at virtually any point on your wall, but consider whether you will be able to walk underneath and open any doors or windows when the awning is out. We normally recommend that your awning is fitted at least 2.5m high from ground level and when extended the front of the awning should be approx 2m high, however this depends on specific requirements.

Quality awning fabrics are highly weather resistant, but obviously cannot be literally weather proof. Irrespective of manufacture, NO PATIO AWNING is designed to be left out in severe weather conditions.