There is increasing demand for electric awnings in the UK, both in winter and summer months. Why? Electric awnings allow for customisable outdoor space, with the luxury of having a heated, covered area, or full exposure to the sun’s rays in the summer. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy the great outdoors and get more fresh air through time spent outside, whilst in the comfort of a private back or front garden area. This also means that the awnings themselves are neater, capable of being folded away in full when not in use. This is referred to as a cassette, with full cassette electric awnings folding away in full and getting protection from the weather whilst not in use.
Many people feel healthier and more refreshed through time spent outside. When you have an electric awning, there’s no need to go further afield than your garden to get more fresh air. In fact, spending time out of doors has proven benefits for mental health so it’s something that many people try to build into their everyday lives. If this is something you’re trying to do, or it’s a resolution that you’ve made to yourself, then an awning can really help. You’ll be feeling the benefits from more time spent out of doors in no time. The fact that awnings can be electric gives them even more use so that you can draw them back to enjoy the uninterrupted sunshine, or cover over your seating area to benefit from more shade, or for protection from the elements. All are very good options and the fact that you can choose makes awnings an even better investment for your outdoor space.
You might be wondering whether an electric awning can be installed in your garden. The first thing to think about is the configuration of your space; where is the patio/decking area is? Is there already anything covering it such as a parasol? It’s important that there is enough space for the awning itself to retract and unfold. The awning will also need to be fixed to something, usually a building, so think about how this will work in relation to your garden and your property.
Awnings can be made to order but there will usually be a minimum size, depending on the brand that you go for. Check with the company you are thinking of using, or just look at electric awnings online and the specifications should be on there, telling you about minimum and maximum sizes for the awning covering.
There will also be many different colours of awning, and different types of fabric. It’s up to you to make your choice and decide which one will be suitable for your garden and home. The awning supplier that you decide to go with will generally be able to speak with you about the options and let you know what is possible, so you can make your own aesthetic decisions about products with their guidance.