Folding Arm & Drop Arm Awnings, Solar Screen & Pergola
LEWENS EXTERNAL SHADING
Why choose an external shading solution?
External solar shading solutions come in many guises, awnings, sunscreens and Pergolas to name a few, but why are they becoming so popular?
Here are some of the main benefits in adding external solar shading to your home.
Energy Efficiency
External solar shading helps to reduce the amount of heat entering the property helping to cool your home during the Summer months
Solar Heat Reduction
External solar shading in the form of energy efficient awnings or sunscreens can help reduce helps to reduce the amount of heat entering the property helping to cool your home during the Summer months
Comfort
By reducing heat and glare, external solar protection can improve the comfort of a bulding's interior, which makes it a more pleasant environment to live.
Health
Excessive exposure to solar radiation can cause discomfort and health problems such as eye strain and skin damage. External solar protection helps to reduce these risks and improve the health and wellbeing of building occupants.
Protection of Furnishings
External solar solutions can help to protect the interior furnishings of a building from fading and damage caused by the exposure to the sun.
Cost Savings
By reducing energy consumption and also helping to protect furnishings, external solar protection can result in significant cost savings for building owners and occupants.
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Without any window covering 61% of solar heat is transmitted into the interior.
With an internal blind fitted, 37% of solar heat is transmitted into the interior.
With and Awning fitted as little as 10% of solar heat is transmitted into the interior. With an external screen this can be as low as 4%.
Quality patio awnings from Lewens
An option for every property
The team at Nantmor Blinds in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, offers a variety of manual or electric motorised awnings from Lewens. Popular models include the folding arm Trentio and Toscana, which can be customised to incorporate an additional motorised front valance, LED lighting in the folding arms and even heating solutions allowing you to create the perfect covered area which can be used all year round. Contact us today for a free, no obligation survey and to learn more about our Lewens custom-made awnings.
Trentino
Fully Cassetted Awning
The flat cassette to suit every style, perfect for large patios and outdoor seating areas.
The Angular and Rounded model variants of the Trentino full-cassette awning offer versatile design options for large patios and balconies. The Angular type with its linear, angular front profile forms the perfect complement to modern geometrical architecture, while the design of the Trentino Rounded model was developed with classical construction styles in mind.
'Trentino Mini' available with a smaller angular cassette up to a maxiumum size of 4.5m x 2.5m.
'Trentino' available with a larger angular or rounded cassette up to 7m x 4m
Being a fully cassetted awning, the arms and fabric are protected against the weather when closed.
Click on the button below to view the available fabric options for this model of awning.
Trentino
Trentio Mini
Toscana Mini
Toscana
Toscana Grande
Toscana
Fully Cassetted Awning
The Toscana adds a stylish touch to your outside space - the timeless shape of the cassette will suit your balcony or patio area for years to come.
This model of awning can be fitted with a large pitch angle which can offer additional shade and privacy.
'Toscana Mini' is available with a smaller rounded cassette with a maximum size of 4.5m x 2.5m.
'Toscana' is avalable at a maximum size of 6m x 3m.
'Toscana Grande' is a larger cassette awning perfect for large patio areas and is available up to 7m x 4m.
Click on the button below to view the available fabric options for this model of awning.
Vario Valance Option
Fully Cassetted Awning
The Vario Valance adds another level of shade to your awning - available on the Trentio and Toscana Grande, it offers more protection from the heat and glare of the sun, especially when it is lower in the sky.
Choose a fabric to match your awning or a contrasting screen fabric which allows you to see through the vertical front section of your awning whilst benefitting from the shade.
The valance is manually operated as standard, however it can be upgarded to motorised operation and operated from the same remote as your awning.
Click on the button below to view the standard awning and screen fabric options available for the Vario Valance:
LED Lighting Option
Enjoy your Formosa Max long into the evening with the option of having modern LED lights incorporated into the Awning:
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LED spot light bar is available for the Trentino and Toscana Grande
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LED strip light bar is available for the Toscana Mini, Toscana or Trentino Mini models
Modern, stylish, energy efficient and practical all in one elegant package.
Heating Option
Heating modules can be added to any Toscana or Trentio Lewens awning allowing you to sit outside and enjoy your awning even when the sun goes down and it gets a little chillier.
The heating can be controlled using a Somfy control system which makes it ideal for use underneath an awning *picture displayed may differ from the model supplied
Drop Arm
Box Awning
Drop arm awnings are a great option when looking to shade a room or terrace/balcony. They are ofen more cost effective than a folding arm awning and still have a cassette to protect the fabric when the awning is fully retracted.
They are available with a 90 or 135 degree pitch angle meaning your awning can be made to suit your exact requirements.
They offer shade and protection from the sun whilst allowing ventilation.
Click on the button below to browse the available fabric options for drop arm awnings
Formosa Max with LED Arms
Formosa Max with LED Arms
Solar Screens
UV Protection
External solar screens offer descreat installation whilst still shading your indoor space.
It illimates the need for internal shading and when a screen fabric is used can provide shade and protection from the sun without preventing you from seeing into your garden.
Solar screens help to protect furniture and flooring from damage caused by harmful UV rays.
There are many channel options, giving you the opportunity to selct the style that best suits you.
Portofino
Pergola
The Portofino Pergold offers shade as an awning does but with an added benefit of being able to have a projection which is larger than the width.
These are perfect for outside hosting and still give you the benefit of being able to retract the pergola when it is not in use.
Lighting and heaters are available as optional extras on this model which create a lovely atmosphere and mean that you can use the pergola even after the sun sets.
Adjustable front legs enable you to alter the pitch as the sun moves.
Click below to view the available fabric options for the Portofino:
(Orchestra fabrics at an additional cost offer rain protection as well as sun)
Brackets and Supports for Awnings
In some instances your awning installation will require additional or special brackets or supports. These are commonly needed to clear gutters, sofits or to help spread the load of the awning on single storey properties.
A full range of specialist brackets and supports are available for your Lewens awning. We'll discuss your options if needed at your appointment.
Lewens Hardware Colours
As well as some standard RAL colours, Lewens offer a unique set of hardware colour options at no extra cost so you can design your awning to tie in perfectly with your outdoor space.
There are some colours with textured finishes to add even more depth to the new addition in your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to put an awning up?
This very much depends on the type of awning, the width, the projection and the location of the installation (ground floor/first floor etc). Always best to contact us to discuss your overall requirements.
Do I need planning permission to put up an awning?
Generally, awnings fitted to residential properties do not typically require planning permission, however when fitting to a commercial property it’s likely that you will need to seek planning permission as the awning might encroach on public areas.
Can you leave an awning out in the wind?
It’s not advisable to leave an awning out in the wind to avoid damage. When ordering an awning, you can add a wind sensor - this is a vibration sensor that sits in the front of the cassette and retracts automatically when the wind is causing the awning to move more tha it should.
Some of our recent external shading installations -
Start making the most of your garden with an awning from Nantmor Blinds in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Get in touch today to find out more.
