Window Shading

When your requirement is to provide window shading, or simply shade over a patio door, and help control the temperature and light in a specific room then Samson Awnings have many options available.

We offer outside or inside installed products for the windows or glazed roofing controlled either manually or electrically with many automatic control methods.

Drop Arm Awnings

The drop arm awning cassette into which the fabric retracts is fitted above the window that is to be shaded.

The Markilux 730 and 830 are identical save the shape of the cassettes being either round or square profiles.

The pivotal arms, to which the lead bar is affixed, are fitted to a point on the wall that is fairly central to the drop of the window. The arms rest flat against the wall when the fabric is fully retracted and the lead bar is locked fully into the cassette. The fabric is kept under tension when extended by gas pistons at the arm pivot point.

The Markilux Drop Arm Awning with Autolift Arms (791 and 891 again are identical save the shape of the cassettes being either round or square profiles). Interestingly, these awnings can actually double up as external sunshades! The arms run up and down in tracks affixedMarkilux awnings to the walls at the sides of the windows.

The awnings can be adjusted to allow headroom for pedestrian walk under if fitted high enough on the wall whilst still providing internal shading.

Vertical Cassette Blinds

Exactly as the name implies this blind comprises of a length of fabric that runs vertically up and down, providing a different kind of window shading.

The Markilux 710 and 810 are identical save the shape of the cassettes being either round or square profiles. Stainless-steel cables are affixed to the wall parallel to the drop of the blind down which the lead bar runs. Gravity reliant, this awning will not retain tautness as there is no additional tension. Either manually operated by means of a universally jointed coupling and bayonet fitting or electrically operated by a tubular motor housed in the cassette. The Markilux 750 and 850 share the same specification other than the guides are stainless steel rods, not cables.

All of these awnings featured can be either manually operated by means of a universally jointed coupling and bayonet fitting or electrically operated by a tubular motor housed in the cassette. Bear in mind when fitting to a window not at ground level that manual operation is not normally an option. Wide choices of fabrics are available for all of these awnings.

There are many more options of this type of window shades – however these featured products represent the most popular choice of the UK market.

From Planning to Installation Made Easy

1. Initial Contact

Call us directly on 01933 448 844, submit an online enquiry or visit our showroom to speak to a member of our team.

2. Price Proposal

We will then send you a price proposal to review, and make changes if required. We can also do some initial visuals.

3. Site Survey

Once you are 100% happy, we will arrange a site survey to check dimensions and to ensure the specifications are suitable.

1. Installation

We will complete your installation and handover a professionally installed product which will have guarantees in place for added peace of mind.

Modern Designs – Modern Fabrics

The quality and colour of your awning fabric can make the ambience on your patio and in your conservatory special.
Colour nuances, patterns and textures succeed in creating that uniquely special effect by virtue of their brightness and hue.
Our leading manufacturers have more than 250 patterns each, all in coordinated colour groups. You are certain to find the perfect design for you and your home.
The highest quality fabrics will ensure the longest lifespan and performance against UV, damp and general daily wear and tear.
When it comes to making your choice, allow yourself to be inspired, enthused, speak with our specialist sales team for more information or download our manufacturers Fabric Brochures below

Markilux Fabric Collection » | Weinor Fabric Collection » | Erhardt Tibelly Ambiente Collection »
| Erhardt Tibelly Classic Collection » | Erhardt Tibelly Screen Collection »

Read Our Retractable Fabric Awning FAQ’s

We welcome you and your family to come and try out the selection for yourself.

Visit our Showroom

6-8 Meadow Close, Ise Valley Industrial Estate, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 4BH

Our Outdoor Living team welcome you to visit our comprehensive showroom which is one of the largest in the UK, since 1992 at the same location. We have inside and outside working models of awnings, pergolas, glass verandas, retractable canopies and umbrellas. We also have a large range of entrance and garage doors as we are part of the Dovegroup and have doors, security products and electric gates in our portfolio. Our range of products that you can use for yourself and relish in the joy of outdoor living are from our trusted, impressive manufacturers such as Markilux and Weinor.

Please call on 01933 448844 to ask about our products and our team will expertly guide you through the pages of the website to see what products we have here, and how to make the best choice. Our showroom has a lot of products to view and try but if there is something very specific it might we worth checking to make sure we have a working example or sample to see and review.If you prefer we can provide budget prices for you, via email but for this we do ask for at least one image of the area you are considering installing to so we may assess product suitability and sizing, etc. Please send us images of your home or business and some basic measurements and this will commence our email consultation!