Patio Awnings

Maintaining the appearance of your patio awnings is relatively easy but keeping on top of cleaning will make for a neat and tidy look for longer. Use warm soapy water to gently clean any dirt away with a cloth and simply rinse it down with clean water afterwards.

We all know what the British weather is like! To help you enjoy your new patio awnings all year round and make the most of your outdoor space, we offer heating as an additional extra. As well as heating, we can also install lighting so you can enjoy socialising into the night under your patio awning UK.

In most cases, a retractable patio awning is considered a permitted development provided certain conditions are met: it doesn’t extend more than 3 metres and it is not higher than 4 metres in any section. It must also not overhang onto neighbouring properties or public land. If you live in a conservation area, a World Heritage Site or a listed building, it is worth checking with your local planning authority first.

Our outdoor awnings for patios are designed to provide both shade from the sunshine and cover from the rain. The fabrics we use for our all weather patio awnings have water-resistant coatings and tightly sealed seams that repel rain effectively.

That said, particularly heavy rain may stress the fabric or overload drainage, depending on the design. We recommend retracting the awning during prolonged heavy rain or using integrated sensors with electric patio awnings that auto retract. For the best rain protection, our waterproof retractable awnings offer enhanced coverage with fabric rated for the damp UK conditions.

High quality fabrics used in our modern UK patio awnings typically come with UV protection ratings of UPF 50+, blocking at least 98% of harmful ultraviolet rays from penetrating through. This makes them especially beneficial during the hot, sunny months. To maintain the fabric’s UV resistance, it’s good practice to clean it occasionally, avoid abrasive chemicals, and retract the awning during very heavy or consistent rain or snow.

Strong gusts can damage the awning’s fabric and arms. Though our patio awnings are built to withstand strong winds, it’s still good to know what to do in these situations. When wind speeds exceed those thresholds, we recommend retracting the awning completely. With electric patio awnings, wind sensors can detect these conditions and automatically retract the canopy – no action needed on your part. Should manual retraction be necessary, cleaning and drying before storing helps maintain the fabric’s condition. This simple precaution will ensure your awning keeps looking and performing brilliantly for years to come.