East & West Sussex Patio Awnings
Get Shade & UV Protection for your East & West Sussex Outdoor Areas
We would all like to spend more time in the garden, out in the fresh air. Whether you are enjoying a BBQ with friends & family, having a romantic candlelit meal or just relaxing after a hard day at work, an awning can be the perfect addition to your East & West Sussex garden.
A quality powered awning is the perfect answer for creating a safe sheltered outdoor area, with shade & UV protection from the sun. Added seclusion and privacy is provided within your own garden and a splash of colour is given to the façade.
Additional shade in the Summer
Your adjoining internal room also benefits, as awnings reduce the glare from the sun and stop carpets or furnishings from fading, whilst maintaining your view of the garden.
A patio awning will add a new dimension to your East & West Sussex garden that can be used all year round, in any season.
What awnings are available for my East & West Sussex property?
Empire awnings are available up to 5.5m (18ft) wide and can project from the building up to 3m (10ft).
Many options can be selected, such as:
- Extensive fabric colours & patterns
- Choice of frame colour
- Automatic electric opening
- Remote control transmitter
- Under-awning lighting
- Integrated patio heating system
Awnings are available in East and West Sussex with the option of remote control, an electric retractable mechanisms, meaning no more manually winding the canopy out. Watch this example of an automatic awning system
The Complete Alfresco Awning Solution
There’s nothing the British public loves more than to sit outside and enjoy alfresco dining. Outdoor patio areas are the new place to be seen under these fashionable stylish awnings and on lavish furniture. Long into the evening people will be enjoying a few drinks, great conversation and good food in full shelter from the sun and those unpredictable showers.
Garden awnings already adorn the patios and gardens of many properties throughout East and West Sussex. Utilising the available outdoor space means an increased number of days in the year you can make the best of your outdoor spaces.
Empire's awnings have become synonymous with quality, reliability, efficiency and value.
Five Year Awning Guarantee
Most of the awnings supplied have a manufacturer's five year guarantee to reassure you of their quality. If anything was to go wrong with your garden awning, you can call any time throughout the day for answers to your problems.
Where possible, Empire will aim to fix a faulty awning the same day.
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FAQs – Patio Awnings
Most commonly asked questions about East & West Sussex awning installation
Measure up from the patio floor at least 230cm (90 inches). The minimum height to install the awning should total 90 inches so allow for plenty of overhead room. The mounting space for the awning is approximately 20cm (8 inches), which should be included in the 230cm (90 inches).
The price for a new awning installation depends on a number of factors:
- The size of awning required
- The type of wall it will be attached to
- Whether it is a manual or electric awning
- How easy the location is to access
- The material or colours chosen
- Many other factors….
Prices for East & West Sussex awning installation can vary a great deal when the above information is taken into account.
The best method is to arrange a free no-obligation survey of your East & West Sussex location. Empire can then put together the best, most accurate price quote.
- The awning provides adequate shade
- Choose a fabric that will withstand variable weather conditions
- Consider the awning for your outdoor space
- Pick a complimentary design to your outstand area/house
Forty-five degrees is the best angle for awnings. It is better to retain this angle for houses in all north temperate latitudes and to adjust the length of the awning, making it the right length to block the sun in the summer and allow the sunlight to enter the house in the winter.
To get a general idea of the awning size you need, measure the area that you’d like to cover. This includes spaces with patio sets, door walls outside or above multiple windows. The measurement you take will give you an idea of what size awning you’ll need, large or small.
A retractable awning can actually help protect investments you’ve already made in your home, particularly furniture. Outdoor furniture is durable and meant to withstand the elements. However, that doesn’t mean it’s immune to the effects of the weather.