Lakeland coniston full cassette fabric retractable awnings

Lakeland Coniston Awning

The Lakeland Coniston represents the pinnacle of large-scale outdoor shading. Designed as the heavy duty, larger counterpart to the Windermere, the Coniston is engineered specifically to provide extensive coverage without sacrificing the clean, protected benefits of a full cassette system. It utilises a larger, reinforced olive-shaped profile to safely house its heavy duty folding arms and expansive fabric roll when retracted.

Because of its substantial size and weight, the Coniston is electric operated as standard. Powered by industry leading Somfy tubular motors, extending this large canopy requires nothing more than the press of a button. It is an impressive architectural statement piece, combining scale with refined manufacturing quality and dependable weather protection.

The Coniston is the definitive choice for applications where maximum shade and structural integrity are required. Domestically, it is ideal for large detached homes, expansive modern terraces, and properties with wide sliding or bi-fold rear doors. It effectively creates an outdoor room that can accommodate large dining sets, outdoor kitchens, or lounge areas while helping protect family members from harmful UV rays.

In the commercial sector, the Coniston excels in environments demanding large-scale weather protection. Schools and playgroups can use it to create safe, shaded playgrounds that allow children to learn and play outdoors more comfortably. Large restaurants, golf clubs, and hotel terraces can use the Coniston to cover extensive seating areas, helping maximise usable floor space and improve customer comfort during sunny or changeable weather.

• Awning Type: Heavy-duty, large-format full-cassette folding arm awning.
• Size Range: Minimum width of 2460mm up to a maximum width of 6500mm.
• Projection: Minimum projection of 2000mm up to a maximum of 3500mm.
• Cassette Shape: Large, reinforced olive profile designed for high-capacity housing.
• Operation: Somfy electric motorisation as standard.
• Hardware Finishes: Available in White, Cream, Anthracite, and Light Grey.
• Fabric Options: High-performance PVC and acrylic fabrics, fully customisable with commercial branding and logos.
• Automation Compatibility: Fully compatible with Somfy Soliris mains-powered sun and wind sensors, plus Eolis 3D vibration sensors to automatically retract the canopy during high winds.

Installing the Lakeland Coniston requires specialist care due to its expansive dimensions and the significant leverage forces it can exert on a building’s façade. The awning is equipped with unique adjustment settings within its heavy duty framework, allowing it to be securely fitted to a variety of structural situations.

Due to the size and weight of larger models, standard masonry installations may require the use of heavy duty spreader plates or bespoke steel brackets. This helps ensure the load is securely dispersed across multiple structural points and reduces stress on the brickwork. The pitch angle can also be carefully calibrated during installation to encourage effective rainwater run off, which is especially important for awnings with a larger surface area.

Built to last, the Coniston is backed by a comprehensive 5-year guarantee covering the reinforced aluminium framework, the heavy-duty folding arms, and the Somfy automation system. The robust canopy fabrics also benefit from a 10-year warranty covering their Duraclean anti-dirt characteristics and high-level UV resistance.