ABOUT PORCH AWNINGS

Porch awnings are normally constructed of aluminium, and comprise a roller, on which a fabric cover is attached to a rigid front edge. The front edge is supported on folding horizontal arms, which may be extended manually or by electric motor. The more advanced designs retain the roller within a cassette, so that the fabric is protected when the awning is closed.

The leading suppliers of porch awnings, listed below the panel of sponsored links, have comprehensive websites giving information on all aspects of porch awnings, including types of porch awnings, installation of porch awnings and maintenance of porch awnings.

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LEADING UK SUPPLIERS OF PORCH AWNINGS

Markilux Porch Awnings. Markilux of Germany is a leading supplier of awnings, including porch awnings, to the UK market. The Markilux porch awning provides protection for the roller, cover and the complete arm system – because they are all stored in a closed cassette. When retracted, the moving arm part closes and seals the cassette: meaning that foul weather, wind and dirt stay out. Covers are available in a wide range of patterns and colours, and in special fabrics including Selfcleaning awning fabrics made of swela® sunsilk SNC. Polyacrylic sun protection fabric is impregnated with a water-resistant finish and remains resistant to rain during a short, light shower of rain with good care and a pitch angle of at least 14°. During longer periods and/or heavy rainfall the awning must remain closed or rolled up in order to avoid damage. Should the cover have become wet the awning must be extended for drying at a later time.

Deans Porch Awnings. Deans supplies porch awnings, shop blinds, restaurant awnings, terrace awnings, DIY awnings, and canopies. Deans history spans three centuries as the leading UK manufacturer of blinds and awnings. The company was founded by policeman’s son, Tom Dean; it started out making canvas bags, which were in great demand as water carriers by the British forces across the Victorian Empire, especially in South Africa during the Boer War. Today, Deans manufacture and install a wide range of products, including porch awnings, shop blinds and many other types of blinds and awnings from their factory in south west London. Sunblinds vary from the most sophisticated electronically controlled automated systems to those same traditional Victorian awnings produced so long ago.

Premier Porch Awnings. Premier Blinds & Awnings specialises in blinds for all windows, conservatories and doors, awnings for above patios and windows, automated garage doors, security grilles and plantation shutters. It offers a complete design consultation service, and manufactures many of the blinds itself. Porch awnings are custom-made and fitted by the Premier team. Premier patio awnings covers the South of England from shops near Leatherhead and Croydon in Surrey.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO PORCH AWNINGS

British Blind & Shutter Association

Wikipedia: about Porch Awnings

DETAILED INFORMATION RESOURCES ON PORCH AWNINGS

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