Commercial Awnings
Commercial Awnings
Our Awnings have been designed to withstand the rigours of any commercial setting, making them ideal for schools, nurseries, restaurants, pubs & care homes. Popular applications include providing shelter for smoking areas, outdoor eating and seating areas, and providing much needed shade in Early Years’ play areas. So if your’e looking for a restaurant awning, school awning, shop awning or hospital awning contact us to find out more. View our video above which explains all the features and benefits of our range.
Download your free copy of The Good Awning Guide and discover the benefits an awning can provide to businesses and schools, the most popular uses, and which features to look out for when choosing an awning.
We offer both manual and electronic awnings and each can be fitted with a choice of over 222 fabric colours including striped and plain fabric. The framework can be powder coated to over 50 colours, allowing you to match your awning to its surroundings.
Our Palladio awning and Australia awning have been tested up to wind Class 2 with a harmonised technical specification of PN-EN
13561+A1:2010 . They also come with a full 2 year guarantee.
Click on the categories below to view our range of commercial awnings:
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School Awnings
Many schools choose to have awnings fitted to offer temporary shade for areas where permanent shade isn’t ideal, such as in a playground which is also used for sports. A permanent canopy could limit the area used for the sports activity, whereas an awning can easily be closed to provide a larger area for the activity.
Alternatively school awnings are great if you require cover but don’t want to have any posts on the structure. This also makes awnings ideal for nurseries and pre-schools as this doesn’t restrict the covered area that the children can play and learn under. Retracting an awning after hours avoids vandalism when your school is closed and can be put away when sporting events are on to avoid sports balls falling on top of the awning and causing damage.
A school awning will create a cool shaded area within your grounds for your pupils to cool down under on hot sunny days avoiding sun stroke and heat exhaustion.
Restaurant Awnings
Our awnings are perfect for use within restaurants to provide shade to outdoor diners. A restaurant awning, allows you to offer more dining space which results in more diners and more revenue. You can create a covered al fresco dining space that provides shade on bright sunny days, making your guests experience much more pleasant, resulting in them staying longer and buying more drinks and deserts!
The Palladio Restaurant Awning and the Australia Restaurant Awning both feature aluminium frames and are covered with high quality fabric that is available in over 200 colours/patterns in total.
“Good installation team, all the workings have been explained to me. Very happy with everything. Thanks Andy”
Christ Church CE VA Primary School
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
The Primary Use of the Awning:
It is important to be clear on what you awning will be used for; ideal applications include shade for outdoor play or outdoor dining or seating areas, some temporary cover for smokers on sunny days, and to shade internal windows and create an attractive front to a building. Awnings are designed to provide shade from the sun; they can be used in a very light rain shower but should be closed in any bad weather.
So if you are looking for an all weather shade and shelter solution, or you would like an area to be permanently covered, a canopy is probably more suited to your needs (our Coniston canopy is wall mounted like an awning and is an extremely cost effective option which offers permanent cover from sun and rain).
Quality
If you have an educational or commercial setting it is vital that you choose an awning that is robust and durable so that it will survive the demands expected of it in such an environment. Therefore, we recommend choosing an awning of the highest quality which has been designed for use in commercial settings as these will last a lot longer.
If your awning is for domestic use and will only have light use, then the budget awnings may well be suitable however, a higher quality product will give you a longer lasting & smarter looking shade solution and may also have a longer guarantee.
Fabric
Awnings are available in a range of colours, once you have found a high quality awning, you may wish to discover the colours that the awning is available in as they may not offer a colour that matches your requirements. Our awnings are available in over 222 colours including striped and plain fabrics.
Size
Awnings generally are not available in extremely large widths for safety reasons; however, you will need to establish the size you require in order to discover if an awning is big enough for your shelter needs. Our commercial awnings are available up to 3.6 metres wide with a maximum projection of 3.6m when fully opened enabling them to cover fairly large areas whilst still conforming to safety regulations.
Manual or Electric Operation
Listed below are the benefits of Manual and electric awnings to help you choose which function would be best for you.
| Manually Operated Awning Benefits | Electronically Operated Awning Benefits |
| Electric installation is not required – therefore it will be a quicker installation | Easier to open and shut the awning |
| No need to check to see if there is an electrical supply in close proximity to the awning | The awning can be retracted whilst indoors depending on where the switch is installed |
| Cheaper than an electrical awning |
Guarantees
Choosing an awning that comes with a guarantee gives you peace of mind that not only does the manufacturer guarantee that this product is of the highest quality but they will also repair the product should it have any faults that conform with the guarantee. All Able Canopies awnings come with a 2 year guarantee for your peace of mind.
Commercial Awning Case Study
BBC Television Centre, London
We installed a retractable awning at the BBC Television
Centre in London to provide an outdoor covered smoking
area for their staff at their studio in the London Borough
of Hammermith & Fulham.
Read more > BBC Television Centre Case Study
Commercial Awnings F.A.Q’s
1. What are commercial awnings?
Fabric pull-out awnings are retractable canopies typically used in commercial spaces to provide shade and weather protection. They can be extended or retracted manually or via motorised systems, offering flexible coverage when needed.
2. What materials are the awnings made of?
Our fabric awnings are made from high-quality, UV-resistant fabrics, designed to withstand various weather conditions. The frames are made of powder-coated aluminium for durability and corrosion resistance.
3. Are these awnings suitable for all weather conditions?
While fabric awnings provide excellent protection from sunlight, they are not designed to withstand extreme weather conditions such as rain, high winds, or snow. We recommend retracting the awnings during severe weather to protect them from damage. If you require full weather protection including from the rain, we recommend our wall mounted canopies and freestanding canopies.
4. How are the awnings operated?
Our pull-out awnings can be operated manually with a crank or via an electric motor with remote control or switch. Motorised options provide added convenience, particularly for larger installations or higher locations.
5. What is the typical lifespan of a fabric awning?
With proper maintenance, our commercial-grade fabric awnings typically last 5 to 15 years, depending on the environmental conditions they are exposed to and how often they are retracted. Regular cleaning and proper usage can extend their lifespan.
6. Do the awnings require regular maintenance?
Yes, periodic maintenance is recommended. This includes cleaning the fabric to remove dirt, debris, or mildew, checking the frame for any signs of wear, and ensuring the retracting mechanism is functioning smoothly. We can provide maintenance guidelines upon installation.
7. How long does installation take?
Installation times vary depending on the size of the project and specific site conditions. Typically, smaller installations can as little as one day, while larger commercial setups may require a couple of days. Our team will provide a detailed timeline during the quoting phase.
8. Can the awnings be installed on any type of building?
Our awnings are designed to be versatile and can be mounted on a variety of structures as long as they have a suitable supporting wall. During the consultation, our experts will assess the suitability of the mounting surface to ensure a secure and stable installation. If a suitable wall is not present, we can install the awnings onto rear frames.
9. Are there any warranty options available?
Yes, our commercial awnings are supplied with a 2 year warranty and standard.
10. What sizes are available for the fabric awnings?
We offer a wide range of sizes to meet the needs of different commercial spaces. Custom sizing is also available to ensure a perfect fit for your premises widths range from 2.05m – 5.5m and the maximum projection can range from 1.6m – 3.6m.
11. How much do commercial awnings cost?
The cost of a fabric pull-out awning depends on several factors, including the size, fabric type and operation mechanism (manual or motorised). We provide tailored quotes after a consultation to assess your specific requirements.
If you have any additional questions or would like to learn more about our commercial fabric pull-out awnings, feel free to contact us at Able Canopies. Our team is ready to assist with your specific needs and provide tailored solutions for your business.
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