Nationwide have been installing custom made Awnings across the UK for over 30 years. Our range of retractable Sun Canopies can provide shade for your rooms. Ideal for keeping cool on those hot days and, at the same time, protecting furnishings from the UV rays.
All of our Drop-Arm Awnings, Sun Canopies & Retractable Patio Awnings are manufactured from a high-quality aluminium frame that is powder coated in a colour of your choice, with a selection of hundreds of world class colourful fabrics to choose from.
We custom make all of our products to suit the requirements of our customers. Using our extensive expertise and many years of experience, ee can overcome many installation obstacles that would usually prevent an installation taking place.
The term "Awning" can relate to many products. However, in our industry, an Awning is a retractable product designed for providing shade, usually manufactured from an aluminium frame and an acrylic based fabric. It is generally mounted to wall of a property (though can be freestanding) and extended using a spring loaded folding arm that retracts back into a cassette when not in use.
The primary difference between a standard retractable Awning and a Sun Canopy (often referred to as a Drop-Arm Awning) is the Sun Canopy is designed specifically to provide shade over a window or door.
A Patio Awning is one that you may sit out under but the Sun Canopy has a very specific function of providing maximum shade for internal rooms of your property.
Sun Canopies are also known as Drop Arm Awning. Mounted to the face of the window or door, the arms will drop up to 90 degrees (and more on some models) all from a press of a remote control.
Easily control the amount of shade a light by stopping the Canopy anywhere you desire between open and closed.
Each Sun Canopy is custom made to suit your exact requirements and is installed by our own teams of experts.
Choose from a range of hundreds of colours of high quality fabrics. All providing maximum UV protection as well as the latest in self-cleaning technology.
Patio Canopies are ideal for those looking to create a cool and shady patio retreat to sit under on those hot summer days.
Generally, these types of Awnings are installed directly to the wall of the property though options for brackets and framework can be provided when there isn't sufficient wall space to mount to.
We provide a whole host of Patio Cover solutions to suit many different requirements.
Freestanding Awnings are perfect for those looking for a retractable solution for providing, on demand, large areas of shade.
Whilst there are several styles and designs, Freestanding Awnings fall into two categories - models that are fixed into position by support posts sunk into the ground, and models that are mounted on a frame with wheels.
Read more about our Freestanding Sun Awnings Here
For those who want to stay outdoors even when the weather turns against you, our range of Rain Awnings provide all the sun protection of a standard Canopy but with the ability to withstand heavier rain and stronger winds.
As this type of Awning is mounted with a fixed frame, and posts at the front it can also be manufactured with larger projections than a standard Canopy.
Read more about our Sun & Rain Awnings Here
This is a specialist type of blind that is designed for a conservatory roof - though can be mounted onto a Glass Canopy as well.
utilising a very special type of fabric, this blind lets in the light but blocks, heat, glare and UV. Instantly cooling the room beneath.
It is built using a discreet aluminium frame that is mounted to the glazing bars of the roof that keeps the fabric protected when not in use.
Read more about our Exterior Conservatory Roof Blinds Here
Glazed Canopies are a more permanent outdoor living solution that can be used at any time of year.
Each of our Glass Verandas can be fully customers with a range of options to enclose the sides and the fronts making it usable not matter what the weather is doing.
Read more about our Glass Verandas Here
Creating shade for your Glass Canopy allowing you to still enjoy your outdoor living space even on the hottest of days.
Similar in design to the Conservatory Awning but this is under the glass rather than over. Generally, our standard Awning & Canopy fabric is used for this model creating a cool and shady, ambient retreat.
Read more about our Glass Canopy Blinds
One of the newest products to our range is the Louvered Pergola. Often freestanding, though can be installed to a house wall.
At the press of a button, you can rotate the louvers on the roof to control shade and airflow creating the perfect outdoor living space. If the weather turns against you then simply close the roof and let the integral gutter deal with the rain.
Our range of Pergola Canopies are fully compatible with our sliding glass walls and exteriors screens allowing you to partially or fully enclose the sides.
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A testimonial from a recent installation to one of our lovely Sun Awning customers
All of our products use components sourced from around Europe. We use German engineered fabrics, world leaders in tubular motors and high-grade aluminium to ensure your chose product lasts a lifetime.
In addition to our Window Canopies, be sure to check out our other products including Rotating aluminium Louvered Roofs, Glass Verandas and exterior Climate Control Screens.
Request BrochureMonday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday 09:30 - 14:30 (appointment recommended)
Appointments outside these hours available on request
Our designer will visit your home and guide you through the range of products, designs and installation possibilities. You will see a range of samples, swatches and images
Upon placing an order our Technical Surveyor will visit to take the final measurements and run through any further questions.
Manufacture will commence with many of our Awnings & Canopies being made from our Dorset based factory.
Our expert installation teams will bring your Canopy in their Nationwide vehicle and install it - often within a day.
Product questions or technical support? We are here to help for the lifetime of your product.
Find out how Nationwide can help enhance your outdoor living today!
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