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New LED Line Light Option for Retractable Awnings

Light Up Your Patio in Style!

Another way to light up your patio and extend your time spent outside! We have a brand new lighting option launched that is now available for selected retractable awning models.

Our range of Markilux awnings excel in sleek, neat and innovative designs that complement every patio, garden and shop front that they are installed upon. This brand new lighting solution offers another variation of this, with the LED Line flawlessly integrated within the folding arms of the retractable awning.

Yellow Retractable Awning with LED Line LightingLED Line Light in Markilux Awning Arm

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New for 2021 // Weinor Sempra

Weinor Sempra Glass Veranda 

The brand new ‘Sempra’ glass veranda design offers a subtle change in the roof bar design with cleaner lines on a timeless design already proven over many years. The new ‘linear’ look to this high quality glass and aluminium structure offers a product perfect for customers wanting a more modern design for their property.
Details such as new 115 x 115 square front posts and a larger 220 deep front guttering allows a wider span with only the 2 support posts. An unobstructed view without compromise.

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Outdoor Living Inspiration For Spring and Summer 2021

It is such an exciting time for us here at Samson!

Our phone lines are ringing off the hook with enquiries as we are finally starting to see the promise of brighter days, warmer temperatures, and shorter nights.

It’s great to see the public so enthusiastic about spending time outside this year, and as spring draws near and summer is no longer a distant memory, we thought it’d be the perfect time to share some of our beautiful installations and product range with you.

Read on to see some inspirational snippets and gauge an idea of what we’re all about… Dare we call it, Springspiration!?

Stylish Shading

Commercial Retractable Awnings

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How do I get a quote from Samson Awnings?

Simply send us an email directly or through our contact form and include the following information:

1. Images/photos of the area you are looking to have the product installed?
2. Approximate width, and projection in metres?
3. Supply and delivered or supplied and installed?
4. Please specify the product you looking to purchase if known, i.e Fixed veranda, retractable fabric awning, glass room, umbrella/parasols, etc..
5. What are you looking to achieve from these products. i.e. Sun protection, all year protection or rain protection.
6. Your location/address? Best telephone contact number?

We very much like to establish whether one of our many products are suitable and the rough prices before we commit to a site visit or other work such as drawngs, etc.
Once we have the information we can call or email you for further clarification and provide pricing as soon as possible for you to review.

2021 The Year of the Outdoors!

2020 encouraged each and every one of us to spend more time outdoors, because it was the only place we could venture to! The negativity of Covid19 invited people to show their kindest and best side, as well as re-discovering the beauty of the outdoors, because the healthiest place to spend time will always be outside.

Despite this, we couldn’t truly experience the usual thrills that fresh air can offer. No garden parties, dining al fresco with large groups of friends or re-uniting with loved ones in your favourite pub garden. That’s for 2021…

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Business Owner? Prepare for Spring 2021 Now…

Despite the negative and unpredictable times encountered throughout 2020, the restrictions we have faced as a nation has led to a re-discovered love, and necessity, of the outdoors.

As your customers are excited to return to your pubs, restaurants and cafes, the desire to stay safe and enjoy the outdoors is more important to consider than ever!

And so, as a specialist supplier and installer of outdoor living products, we have seen a mighty increase in the interest of products that enhance these valuable outdoor experiences, such as retractable awnings, glass verandas, butterfly awnings and large umbrellas.

Pergola and umbrellas for restaurants

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An Unpredictable Year…

A Breath of Fresh Air

By Nathan Dove, Managing Director 

If anyone had told me on March 24th that our awning business would be supercharged by a pandemic, I would have thought them absolutely crazy; six months later however, the need and desire to spend more time outdoors to avoid catching a virus has meant that this has happened.

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Markilux Markant

Come along and visit our showroom at your convenience, parking is free and adjacent, and we will offer you a hot drink!

Wellingborough Northamptonshire, NN8 4BH

The markilux Markant on display with a recent installation here at our showroom.

Benefit now from more clients sitting down or being barflowers in your venue!

Make the most of uncovered or unused outdoor space, this beautiful installation is suitable for education, bars, restaurants, cafes, clubs, retail, sports venues and hotels. Profit from the extra space created, extra seating provided, extra revenue per year!

Comfort, beautiful aesthetics, ambient atmosphere, all year round space!

More space = more sales – people are drawn outside, they want to enjoy the light, fresh air and space.

Benefit from this strong trend and create an attractive outdoor area using products that offer all year round protection. The advantage: your guests can stay outdoors for longer, even in not-so-mild winters. Increase your dining space and your sales as a result!

By extending your hospitality you will attract more customers, protect guests from weather, enhance business branding. Ask us about placing your logo on this product.

Come and see it for yourself.

Book a survey at your convenience by calling 01933 448 844

Markant stands proudly on 4 posts covering an area of 6m x 6m, or 36m²

For an area of 36m² prices starts at £14k excluding VAT excluding Installation.

                   

Fitting an Awning When There Are Downpipes in the Way

Happy New Year!

With new year year so quickly upon us, it is now the season to start considering any products you require for your patio or garden.

Retractable Awnings are a hugely popular product for sun shading, however you may have avoided installing one due to the downpipes on your home. However, don’t let these stop you from living a life of luxury and convenience – you are still able to enjoy a Retractable Awning – just read on to find out how!

How Do You Fit an Awning When There Are Downpipes in the Way?

The easiest solution to fitting a retractable fabric awning onto a wall where there are downpipes in the way is by installing the awning brackets away from the wall with what are called most obviously ‘pipe brackets’.

The simple idea is to extend the main bracket out from the wall to have a gap behind the awning cassette, and therefore missing the pipework. If the gap isn’t too large then, as you can see in the images below, there is an aluminium cover then fitted to cloak the gap between the wall and awning cassette. This is not only for aesthetics, but also to prevent rainwater dripping down the back of the cassette.

The plate for the wall is either the same size or larger, than the bracket for the cassette support, and can be manufactured to be almost any size when required.

Retractable awning with awning brackets for downpipes

Pipe brackets generally are made large enough to deal with most domestic downpipes and other obstructions and provide a simple solution to the problem.

If there are more pipes or obstructions than can be dealt with using this method, then it is possible to look at a goalpost frame. These can be either fitted to the wall in other places, or made to be self-supporting and bolted or concreted into the ground. This method is popular with older buildings where there may be restrictions on drilling into the walls or where the walls themselves are too rough or unstable.

The right fixing brackets are very important to all size awnings. These methods can ensure the awning cover is able to be most effective in the right place, providing optimum sun protection as well as maximum stability.

Need Assistance?

No matter what your issue or question may be, just give our expert team a call on 01933 448844 or click here to complete the Contact Form >

We will be more than happy to help.

The Best Time to Buy Is Now!

Did you find yourself wishing for additional shading during the summer? Was the setting sun particularly bothersome in your garden? If you think your future summers could be enhanced with one of our shading solutions, the absolute best time to buy is now!

Not only are prices at their best for summer products at this time of year, but it means your garden or patio will be ready and kitted out in time for spring and summer 2020.

So, why not take a browse of our fantastic range of Retractable Awnings and other shading solutions to see how you could enhance your summer living? Take a look at a snippet of what we have to offer below, browse the helpful information featured on our website and come along to our Northamptonshire showroom to see and try out our products for yourself.

Retractable Awnings

Our range of Retractable Awnings are exclusively sourced from the world’s very best manufacturers that offer the highest quality products. Each of our model’s is manufactured from aluminium, with robust features and components to ensure seamless and reliable operation.

Modern Retractable Awnings Installed by Samson Awnings

The variety of fabric choice we offer is nothing but impressive; from muted, modern shades to traditional patterns, you can choose the perfect design for your outdoor living space.

Plus, extra comfort can be created from our range of heaters and lighting, meaning your time spent outdoors can be extended after the sun has gone down and into the evening.

Drop Down Valances & Side Screen Blinds

Where additional shading is required, we also have a range of products to complement the use your Retractable Awning. If you find the low-lying sun a puncture in your enjoyment during summer evenings, such options may be the solution for you.

Retractable Awning with Drop Down Valance and Side Screen Awning

Additional Outdoor Living Products

If you’re looking for products that offer convenient usage throughout different times of the year, we also offer a range of Car Ports (perfect to avoid getting caught in the rain when leaving your car!), Glass and Polycarbonate Awnings, Garden Glass Rooms and more.

Come along to our extensive Northamptonshire showroom to see our fantastic products, where our specialists will be more than happy to guide you.

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