Choosing Your Awning
There are a multitude of companies all offering to sell you the patio awning of your dreams, so how can you be sure that you are making the right choice? Here are our top ten tips for selecting a patio awning:
- Are you getting the right awning for your needs? There are many considerations to be taken into account when deciding on a patio awning, including:
- Will the awning provide shade throughout the day?
- What size awning do you need?
- Which style of awning will best suit your home?
- Do you want a motorised or manual awning?
- Will the awning be fully automatic?
- Which fabric should you choose?
- Make sure your awning is UV rated. Damage from UV rays is an increasing problem and you should ensure that you are protected from its harmful effects whilst enjoying your garden. Every awning from Appeal is UV rated.
- Do they offer automatic protection? Intelligent sun sensors can detect when the sun is out and automatically operate the awning, even when you are not at home, helping to minimise fading of furnishings. Wind sensors automatically retract the awning in blustery conditions, to avoid damage to both the awning and your home. Every patio awning from Appeal comes with sun and wind sensors as standard.
- Will the awning stand the test of time? As an awning is a big investment, you need to be confident that both the fabric and components will withstand the British weather, year after year. Will the fabric fade as soon as the sun comes out? Will the components start to rust when it rains? All Appeal Patio Awnings fabrics are treated to ensure the highest levels of fade-resistance and all our components are engineered from stainless steel and powder-coated aluminium to ensure they remain rust free.
- Are there optional extras available? Patio heaters and night lights help you make the most of your awning, enabling you to enjoy your garden in evenings and colder weather. Appeal offer a range of heaters and integral night-lights to complement any awning in the range.
- Are you getting the best possible value for your money? Quality standards of patio awnings vary greatly, as with any other product. Be wary of awnings where the price looks 'too good to be true' - it probably is. Every awning from Appeal is honestly priced and made from components of the highest quality, in order to give you many years of continuous use.
- Are you buying from a reputable company? Every supplier will tell you that they have a good reputation and are well established, but will they provide the levels of customer service, product support and advice that you should expect? Appeal have nearly twenty years experience in home improvements and our name is synonymous with excellent products and first rate customer service. Furthermore, all Appeal awnings come with a five year guarantee for complete peace of mind.
- Can you get a free brochure and written quotation? As obvious as this sounds, this is not something that every company offers. As with any major purchase, deciding on an awning is something that you may want to research and take your time over. A brochure will give you valuable information on the company as well as the awnings available. Similarly, a free consultation is important to help determine your requirements and any questions you might have and you should expect to be left with a free quotation in writing. Appeal offer both a full colour brochure and also a free quotation service. To request a brochure or to make an appointment with a Design Consultant, Click Here.
- Is there someone in your area who can come and visit? A local representative is more likely to be able to arrange a visit at a time convenient to you. It is also comforting to know that should there be any problems, there is someone close by who can help you. Although Appeal are a nationwide company, we will ensure that you are visited by a Design Consultant from your area. In addition, your patio awning will be fitted by your local installation team.
- Are there finance options available? A patio awning represents a significant outlay and it is not always realistic to make such a large one-off payment. That's why at Appeal we have various finance options available. For more information on our credit options, Click Here.
- For advice on how to choose the best awning for your lifestyle and your home, Click Here to book an appointment with one of our Advisors.
