ABOUT SUN AWNINGS

Sun awnings consist of fabric covers attached to a roller and a rigid front strut, usually made of aluminium. Hinged arms support the front rigid edge; these may be manually or electrically operated. The more advanced types of sun awning enclose the fully rolled cover in a cassette, when the awning is retracted. This reduces the effects of weather, and wear and tear, on the fabric.

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LEADING UK SUPPLIERS OF SUN AWNINGS

The following leading suppliers of sun awnings have comprehensive websites giving information on all aspects of sun awnings, including types of sun awnings, installation of sun awnings and maintenance of sun awnings.

Markilux Sun Awnings. Markilux of Germany is a leading supplier of awnings, including sun awnings, to the UK market. Markilux sun awnings use high technology, and are available with a very wide range of designs and colours for the fabric. They can withstand light rain. A slope of at least fourteen degrees is recommended, in order to throw off the rain.

Deans Sun Awnings. Deans is a long established British company, based in London. Its roots go back to the supply of canvas goods to the British Army in the nineteenth century. Deans now supplies domestic and commercial sun awnings of all kinds. These range from traditional designs, based on 19th century patterns, to the most modern sun awnings with electronic control.

Premier Sun Awnings. Premier Blinds & Awnings manufactures sun awnings, and also distributes blinds and awnings from other manufacturers. It serves southern England, from its shops in Leatherhead and Croydon, Surrey. All its sun awnings are custom made and are installed by Premier staff.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO SUN AWNINGS

British Blind & Shutter Association

Wikipedia: about Sun Awnings

DETAILED INFORMATION RESOURCES ON SUN AWNINGS

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