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NEW Markilux Pergola Stretch
Earlier in the year, we were delighted to introduce the new, award-winning Pergola Stretch to our diverse range of bespoke, high quality outdoor living products.
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Now we’d like to run through the greatest benefits and features of the Pergola Stretch, during the time of year where our clients begin to consider their upcoming home improvements for 2022.
What is the best retractable awning for a home?
The best retractable awnings sold in the UK are from Markilux, Weinor and Erhardt in terms of a high quality, established manufacturer offering a very wide range of awning models to suit various applications. These 3 manufacturers happen to be German, but all have UK bases and are well established in the UK with excellent back up and warranties. Proven and tested technology and quality….
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How much does a retractable awning cost?
An average, but also made to measure, high quality self supporting retractable awning will cost anywhere between around £2,000 and £8,000 and whilst there are awnings out there at £199 to £999 they are completely different construction and only suitable for the calmest sunny days in the UK. There are so many different models depending on whether you want to protect from just the sun or the sun and rain and then options such as LED lighting and drop down front valances too. Our awning ranges offer over 70 standard cassette colurs and then over 500 fabric choices, manual or electric, 2m wide up to 14m wide and many other features for your perfect awning..
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What wind speeds will an awning withstand?
Generally a self supporting retractable awning wil stand up to wind speeds of around 20mph. Most higher specification awnings will have a tested and certified wind rating based on km/h or the Beaufort scale, but of course no one is ever really monitoring the wind speed in their back garden or patio to make a judgement on this…
The general do’s and dont’s of operating a patio awning
With a retractable self supporting awning there are some general rules to stick to with daily usage.
What sizes are the retractable patio awnings available in?
Most of the retractable patio awnings we offer are available in any sizes, made to order, up to the maximum width for each model.
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What is a butterfly awning?
A butterfly awning is a steel or aluminium goalpost structure with 2 retractable awnings fitted either side at the top which when extended form the shape of a butterfly wings providing weather protection whilst being free standing.
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What does a butterfly awning do?
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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Should my patio awning fabric be cleaned and how?
Yes, like many products keeping the unit clean, expecially the fabric will ensure the very best life span and operation
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Why are the Markilux fabric covers so good?
Markilux are one the the largest manufacturers of retractable awnings in the world and invest most of their time and efforts into new technology,their fabrics are no exception.
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