FAQs

What Options of Fixed Roof Cover Systems and Verandas do you Supply?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Samson

We pride ourselves in covering all bases for fixed roof systems – either commercial or domestic we have plenty of options.
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Posted in General Faqs, Rain Protection | Tagged All Year Round, Fixed Roof System, Rain Protection, Terrace Covers | No comment

Can I use a Patio Awning in the rain?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Samson

The simple rule of thumb is common sense but to use a retractable awning in the rain the awning it should be installed with the fabric cover set at a minimum pitch of 14 degrees
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Posted in Fabrics, General Faqs, Patio Awnings, Rain Protection | Tagged All Year Round, Patio Awnings, Rain Protection, Safety | No comment

How much is an average glass room extension installed?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Samson

This is a tricky one as all our glass rooms are totally bespoke with many options for closing in the sides and front but here goes
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Posted in General Faqs, Glass Rooms | Tagged Fixed Roof System, Garden glass rooms, Prices, Terrace Covers | No comment

What are the electrical requirements for a patio awning?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Samson

For a normal retractable patio awning the electrical requirement is minimal
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Posted in General Faqs, Installation, Patio Awnings | Tagged Electrical, Patio Awnings | No comment

How can I effectively shade over bi-folding doors?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Samson

There are a few solutions for such a requirement with large projections also possible.
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Posted in General Faqs, Sun Shading | Tagged Bi Folding Doors, Recommendations, retractable roof solutions | No comment

Why can’t I have a retractable awning directly above my bi-folding doors?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Samson

There are 2 main reasons – structural suitability (usually) and lack of space and height as most bi folding door extensions are a flat roof single storey extension. It is possible of course but just needs some planning for the correct support.
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Posted in General Faqs, Installation, Patio Awnings | Tagged Bi Folding Doors, Installation, Wall bracketry | No comment

What makes an awning waterproof ?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Samson

The superb fabrics on the top quality patio awnings have a highly impressive water resistance level.   If the awning is correctly pitched at 14 degrees the awning will cope with rainfall commensurate with weather conditions for the awning’s standard classification of wind class 2, Beaufort 5, 17-23mph.
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What does a butterfly awning do?

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Samson

This is a generic term for a self supported structure with 2 or more retractable awnings projecting either side of a goal post arrangement and therefore looks like a butterfly when extended
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Posted in General Faqs, Rain Protection, Sun Shading | Tagged All Year Round, markilux, Self Supporting | No comment

What is the best retractable roof system?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Samson

This is a bit difficult as it depends on the intended use for the terrace cover
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How long has Samson Awnings been trading?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Samson

We have been trading since 1994 and our company name as registered is Samson Industrial doors Ltd at companies house.
Samson Awnings is a trading name for our sun, wind and rain protection systems.
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Posted in General Faqs, Installation | Tagged Installation, Recommendations, Safety, Warranties | No comment

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