Retractable Awnings
Commercial Grade Shading Solutions for Business and Home
Maximise your outdoor potential with our range of high-performance retractable awnings, specifically curated for the demands of the UK commercial market but equally perfect for premium domestic installations.
Whether for a high-street restaurant, a busy pub terrace, or a large patio at home, a robust retractable awning provides more than just shelter, it creates a flexible, comfortable extension to your living or trading space.
Our collection focuses on strength, durability, and scale, featuring industry-leading systems from Markilux, Lakeland, Samson, and Base Awnings. These are not lightweight garden sunshades; they are engineered architectural solutions designed to withstand daily use and changeable British weather.
Why Choose a Retractable Folding Arm Awning?
A retractable awning offers the ultimate flexibility for outdoor spaces, giving you control over the weather at the touch of a button or turn of a handle.
- Effective Sun Shading: Block intense heat and glare before it reaches your windows or doors. This keeps your internal room temperature cooler in summer and protects furniture and flooring from fading under UV rays.
- Light Rain Protection: High-quality fabrics with water-resistant coatings allow you to stay outdoors during passing showers, keeping your patio or customers dry.
- Advertising and Kerb Appeal: For businesses, the awning cover is a prime location for branding. A smart, signed awning acts as a 24/7 billboard that draws attention to your shopfront.
- Flexible Natural Light: Unlike a fixed roof, you can retract the awning fully on duller days to let maximum daylight flood into your building, ensuring your interior doesn't feel dark or gloomy.
- Unobtrusive Design: When not in use, the entire system folds away neatly. Our full cassette models completely enclose the fabric and arms, protecting them from the elements and leaving a clean, minimal aesthetic on your façade.
Our Range by Brand
Markilux | The World Leader
German engineering at its finest. Markilux awnings are the premium choice for those requiring longevity, silence, and designer aesthetics.
- Best for: Luxury homes and high-end commercial façades.
- Key Models: Markilux 6000 (Full cassette with bionic tendon), Markilux 990 (Compact cassette for smaller patios).
- Standout Features: 'Bionic tendon' arm technology for friction-free operation (tested to 50,000 cycles), integrated LED lighting, and infrared heating options to extend your evenings.
Lakeland | British Built Reliability
Designed specifically for the UK climate, Lakeland awnings offer a rugged, practical solution that balances performance with excellent value.
- Best for: Schools, shopfronts, and domestic patios where durability is key.
- Key Benefits: Fully waterproof fabric options, heavy-duty aluminium construction, and simple, reliable manual or electric operation.
Samson and Base Awnings | Heavy-Duty Specialists
Our own branded range, manufactured by Base, focuses purely on functional strength and spanning capability.
- The 'Base' Advantage: These systems are often over-engineered for domestic use, making them an incredibly robust choice for home patios. They offer some of the largest projections available, allowing you to cover deeper terraces than standard awnings.
- Solving Installation Challenges: Many models in this range feature flexible bracket positioning. This allows the awning to be fitted safely even on difficult façades where fixing points are restricted, such as bungalows or extensions with limited structural timber.
- Customisation: Available in a wide palette of hardware colours and water-resistant fabrics to suit any building style.
Specification and Installation
Selecting the right awning involves assessing wind loads, fixing substrates, and projection requirements. Whether you are covering a small courtyard or a vast commercial terrace, our team provides full technical support. From initial site survey to professional installation, we ensure your system is safe, compliant, and built to last.
Browse our selected models above or contact our team for further details.
