commercial awnings and blinds

exterior awnings

Victorian Box-Lot awning

Our Victorian Box-Lot awnings are still handmade today as they were in Victorian times and remain the quintessential British Awning. One of the strongest retractable awnings it is a natural choice for alfresco dining as well as shop-fronts. The actual box is made from solid timber which is treated and painted or varnished to show the natural grain. Our Victorian Box-Lots are commonly used on buildings of historical value and often insisted upon in conservation areas.

common uses: shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, private residences
construction: Treated timber box which can be painted any colour or varnished, sprung steel roller, tailored steel arms, fabric cover in Acrylic Canvas or PVC Polyester.
benefits: Excellent sun and rain protection, suitable for side-curtains, good branding potential, restoring buildings to original specifications
retractable: yes
strength guide: Able to withstand light storms and showers, retract when windy
variations: Sliding Arms for enlarged projection
optional extras: Center Rollers available to cover an area between two awnings
alternatives: Drop-Arm, Folding-Arm

folding-arm awning

cassette

There are many benefits to using the Folding-Arm awning, it is easy to operate, able to cover large areas and has a discreet finish when retracted. We have various types of Folding-Arm awnings for many different applications.
Beautifully crafted and the strongest of all our folding arm awnings a top quality robust product. An Industrial strength awning, strong enough give protection to large areas (up to 10m x 4m) and stylish enough to use for any application. When the awning retracts it nestles entirely into its own housing ensuring complete protection against the elements.

common uses: Shops, Restaurants, Hotels, Bars
construction: Anodised aluminium framework which can be powder-coated any colour, fabric cover in Acrylic Canvas or PVC Polyester.
benefits: Excellent protection from sun, discrete when retracted, good branding potential, larger sheltered areas.
retractable: Yes , Electric Operation is also available
strength guide: Able to withstand light storms and showers, retract when windy
variations: Can be adapted to remain out permanently
optional extras: Electric Operation, Wind Control, Sun Control, Side Curtains, Support Poles.
alternatives: Victorian Box-Lot, Drop-Arm

shop-fitted

There are many benefits to using the Folding-Arm awning, it is easy to operate, able to cover large areas and has a discreet finish when retracted. We have various types of Folding-Arm awnings for many different applications.
Designed specifically to recess inside a shopfront this is the perfect ‘Hidden’ industrial strength awning. When the awning is retracted a flat panel (front-lath) is all that is seen on the outside, this panel can be powder-coated any colour to match a shopfront or property thus giving the impression of no awning at all. The best choice when a property or shopfront is in its design stage and we are able to work with the shopfitters.

common uses: Shops, Restaurants, Hotels, Bars
construction: Anodised aluminium framework which can be powder-coated any colour, fabric cover in Acrylic Canvas or PVC Polyester.
benefits: Excellent protection from sun, discrete when retracted, good branding potential, larger sheltered areas.
retractable: Yes , Electric Operation is also available
strength guide: Able to withstand light storms and showers, retract when windy
variations: Can be adapted to remain out permanently
optional extras: Electric Operation, Wind Control, Sun Control, Side Curtains, Support Poles.
alternatives: Victorian Box-Lot, Drop-Arm

square-bar

There are many benefits to using the Folding-Arm awning, it is easy to operate, able to cover large areas and has a discreet finish when retracted. We have various types of Folding-Arm awnings for many different applications.
We understand some customers want the benefits of a heavy-duty folding arm awning but wish to conserve money for other outgoings, and with this in mind we offer this high quality system.

This is a strong Heavy-duty system that comes without a cassette housing. If required we can supply a protective hood which sits above the awning and protects it from the elements. A very popular choice and one that puts great value folding arm awnings on the market.

common uses: Shops, Restaurants, Hotels, Bars
construction: Anodised aluminium framework which can be powder-coated any colour, fabric cover in Acrylic Canvas or PVC Polyester.
benefits: Excellent protection from sun, discrete when retracted, good branding potential, larger sheltered areas.
retractable: Yes , Electric Operation is also available
strength guide: Able to withstand light storms and showers, retract when windy
variations: Can be adapted to remain out permanently
optional extras: Electric Operation, Wind Control, Sun Control, Side Curtains, Support Poles.
alternatives: Victorian Box-Lot, Drop-Arm

dutch canopy

A perfect choice for customers working to budget who require a strong, practical canopy with good branding potential.
Available with retractable or fixed option, it can withstand almost anything the British weather can throw at it without needing retracting. It can be fitted to most shop-fronts, even directly onto signs and shutter-boxes in most cases and is a viable alternative to the Folding-Arm awning if a shop-front is not suitable for heavy fixings.

common uses: Shops, Restaurants, Hotel Windows
construction: Anodised aluminium framework which can be powder-coated any colour, fabric cover in Acrylic Canvas or PVC Polyester.
benefits: Excellent all weather protection, good branding potential.
retractable: Yes (optional), Electric Operation is available but not usually necessary
strength guide: Able to withstand all usual UK weather
variations: Elliptical Shape, Semi-Circle Shape
optional extras: Electric Operation, Protective Hoods.
alternatives: Drop-Arm, Wedge

wedge canopy

A popular choice with designers and architects The Wedge creates a sharp, minimalist look. It is a non-retracting canopy, built with a strong anodised aluminium frame that gives it great versatility. We can extend our wedges around multiple elevations, apply them to almost any type of fascia and curve the aluminium to create distinctive individual canopies.

common uses: Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, All modern buildings
construction: Anodised aluminium framework which can be powder-coated any colour, fabric cover in Acrylic Canvas or PVC Polyester.
benefits: Excellent all weather protection, suitable for side-curtains, good branding potential, multiple elevation coverage without break.
retractable: No
strength guide: Able to withstand all usual UK weather
variations: Apex sections over entrances, fascia style, non-sided retractable imitation
optional extras: N/A.
alternatives: Drop-Arm, Victorian Box-Lot, Dutch

entrance awning

Adaptable for various uses each Entrance is tailored to suit customer’s individual requirements. There are two basic shapes for The Entrance, the Apex and the Bull-Nose but due to it’s versatile framework we are able to turn corners, climb staircases and cover huge areas whilst standing up to extremely bad weather.
A popular usage for our Entrance is as an entrance awning, sheltering people entering and leaving a property and giving hotels, restaurants and shops a prominent, elegant entrance. It can also be used to join two buildings together, creating an all-weather thoroughfare.

common uses: Restaurant Entrances, Hotel Entrances, Connecting Two Properties, Covering Staircases, Enhancing Entrances.
construction: Anodised aluminium framework mounted on support poles all of which can be powder-coated any colour, fabric cover in Acrylic Canvas or PVC Polyester.
benefits: Excellent all weather protection, suitable for side-curtains, good branding potential
retractable: No
strength guide: Able to withstand all usual UK weather
variations: Apex Shape, Classic Bull-Nose shape
optional extras: Electric Operation Wind Control Sun Control Side Curtains Front-Curtains.
alternatives: Specialist Awnings Victorian Box-Lot Smokers-Awnings Extension-Awnings

drop-arm canopy

A versatile canopy very popular in Europe and now beginning to take off in Britain. It has the sharp lines of the Wedge with the benefits of being retractable. Suited to shops and restaurants where a smaller projection is required and where it may be necessary to fold the canopy away on certain occasions or of a night. Our Drop-Arm has its own housing ensuring complete protection against the elements. It can be fitted to most shop-fronts, even directly onto signs and shutter-boxes and does not require heavy fixings

spring-assisted: Contain springs to ensure good cover tension.
sliding: Ensures good cover tension and allows for a larger projection.
gas-assisted: Gas-Piston technology ensures maximum wind stability even when the canopy is only partially extended.
common uses: Shops, Restaurants
construction: Anodised aluminium housing containing a heavy-duty roller and fabric cover in Acrylic Canvas or PVC Polyester.
benefits: Excellent protection from sun, lightweight fixings, good branding potential
retractable: Yes , Electric Operation is also available
strength guide: Able to withstand light storms and showers, retract when windy
variations: Spring-Assisted Arm, Gas-Assisted Arm, Sliding-Arm
optional extras: Electric Operation Wind Control Sun Control Side Curtains.
alternatives: Dutch, Wedge, Folding-Arm.

interior blinds

venetian blinds

Sturdy and durable with a clean and modern appearance, the Venetian is our most popular interior blind. Available in a choice of 90 colours, including stainless steel, pearlescent and perforated finishes.

It is believed the Venetian blind first came into existence in Japan. Since then its popularity has spread until now when it is commonplace on windows in commercial and domestic properties all over the world.

common uses: Offices, Schools, Hotels
construction: Aluminium head and bottom rail with rolled edged with aluminium slats. Ladder support cords. Tilt mechanism and cord lock available on either side of track.
benefits: Excellent shading control, huge choice of colours, strong, versatile.
optional extras: Electric operation available
variations: 15mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm slat widths, Perforated Slats, Wood effect slats

timber venetian blinds

An extremely strong and reliable product suitable for all commercial applications, our Timber Venetians add warmth and style to any room. We use only the best quality hardwood from sustainable sources to manufacture our Timber Venetians, and our heavy duty operating mechanism ensures a smooth, sound movement unrivalled by other manufacturers. They are available in 20 standard colours with a choice of 17 ladder tapes; however we can also match specific colours to meet our customer’s requirements.

common uses: Restaurants, Bars, Offices, Hotels, Private Residences
construction: Aluminium head-rail with a timber pelmet, hardwood slats and bottom rail, available with ladder cords or ladder tapes.
benefits: Excellent shading control, extremely strong construction.
optional extras: None
variations: 25mm, 50mm slat widths customised colours available

vertical blinds

Vertical Blinds are a highly efficient way of shading and filtering light through very wide or very deep areas such as patio doors. They come in a huge array of fabrics from (many of which are flame retardant and machine washable) making it easy to match customer’s specific colour schemes.

common uses: Offices, Schools, Private Residences
construction: Aluminium track, fabric slats complete with weights and chain.
benefits: Huge choice of colours, lightweight system.
optional extras: Electric operation available
variations: 90mm, 125mm slats. Silver or White Tracks

roller blinds

We carry a large range of Roller blind fabrics including many with Flame-Retardant, Dim-Out/Black-Out or Moisture Resistant qualities. Our Roller Blinds have strong, durable aluminium rollers with a choice of sprung or side chain operation.

common uses: Offices, Schools, Hotels Rooms
construction: Aluminium Roller, a fabric from our books
benefits: Excellent shading control, huge choice of colours.
optional extras: Electric operation available
variations: Heavy weight roller with PVC fabric available for very large or external use.

blackout blinds

Our Black-Out blinds work on the same principle as the roller blind but are fully enclosed in a cassette and have side channels to completely eliminate light penetration when closed.
Available in a choice of colours with operation by Pull-Cord, Winding Handle or Electric Motor.

common uses: Photographic Studios, Meeting Rooms, Hotel Rooms.
construction: Aluminium Roller with a black-out fabric enclosed in an aluminium frame.
benefits: Completely eliminates light penetration, choice of colours.
optional extras: Electric operation available
variations: Winding Handle Operation, Corded Operation. Electric Operation.

solar film

A viable alternative to interior blinds our Solar Films filter the worst of the suns heat and glare while allowing light to pass through, allowing a building to stay cooler. We have a large selection of Solar Film for all applications, from offices wishing to reduce energy costs such as air-conditioning to restaurants wishing to create a frosted glass effect.

common uses: Offices, Schools, Hotels, Shops.
construction: N/A
benefits: No maintenance or cleaning required, huge range of films.
optional extras: N/A
variations: Reflective, Black-Out, Security, Frosted Films etc.

smoking shelters

design

We are constantly seeking new materials and developing new production techniques. Our in house design team use the latest technology, creating design solutions that best suit customer requirements.

branding

We can design awnings to include specific colours, logos and designs, helping to create that all important corporate identity. Many of our awnings help project an image that can become a landmark recognised throughout the world.
By Silk Screen-Printing, Digitally Printing or Signwriting by hand, we can incorporate full colour logos, shop names, telephone numbers and even recreate photographs onto our awning fabric.

digital visuals

Our design team use the latest technology to create extremely accurate visual mock-ups, digitally imposing awnings onto property images. An essential service when selecting awning style, fabric colour or branding designs our visuals can prevent costly mistakes being made.
Digitally Created Visuals can also be extremely useful for planning permission or listed building consent.

• extremely accurate visuals
• essential technique for selecting style & colour
• prevents costly mistakes
• useful for planning permission

fabrics

exterior fabric

We have selected the finest fabrics from around the world for your Awnings and Blinds. We will be happy to help you choose the best product to suit your needs.

interior fabric

We have an extensive range of interior blind fabrics that includes:
• Silver Reflective Conservatory Blind fabrics
• Flame-Retardant, moisture-resistant & black-out Roller Blind fabrics.
• Machine-washable louvre blades for Vertical Blinds.

signage

signs

We can produce a large variety of exterior and interior signage for shops, hotels etc.
Here we show our most popular sign; Stainless Steel letters with returns situated on a powder-coated steel base.

accessories and specialist

patio heaters

We stock a range of commercial quality patio heaters available in a variety of colours that offer value with style. All heaters have Anti-Tilt mechanism, wheels for ease of movement, hinged doors and are C E Approved.

parasols

side curtains

We can supply a range of side curtains for various awnings. There is a choice of full-length or half-length curtains available with or without windows.