Awnings Blog Articles

11th Feb 2026

It’s that time of year when we all start looking at the garden and thinking, “Roll on spring.”

20th Nov 2025

At Awnings Online, we’ve seen UK homeowners struggle to choose between a fabric canopy awning and permanent structure. 

1st Aug 2025

This is Great Britain, and if you have lived here long enough you are well aware of our obsession with the weather. Why is this?  One reason may be because we can often have 4 seasons of weather in one day… A nightmare for.

13th Jun 2025

There is nothing more uplifting than a sunny day, and we all love to make the most of it! Summer sunshine is definitely a joy, but sometimes it is a little too eager. That’s where our quality shade solutions come in. Installing the right product, such as a pergola or awning, can make a significant difference in protecting your outdoor space from the heat. You can reduce your temperature inside your house, help insulate it, and create an inviting outside retreat to enjoy the summer. 

18th Mar 2025

Within the competitive landscape of British high streets and business districts, your business's exterior matters when attracting clients. Commercial awnings have long since crossed over from simple rain shelters – they've evolved into powerful branding tools and multi-functional architectural elements that enhance business functions throughout the year.

In this article, we're considering how modern awning solutions are helping restaurants, cafes, shops, and hospitality venues to optimise their potential during each season.

10th Dec 2024

Most people think of awnings as summer shade and rain protection. But retractable awnings can be allies in reducing winter heating costs too. With energy prices on the rise across the UK, homeowners are always looking for new ways to keep it warm inside without the cost of their heating bill going through the roof.

27th Jun 2024

At Awnings Online, we've seen our fair share of garden accessories come and go, but there's one that's been catching everyone's eye lately: the cantilever parasol. This popular outdoor shading product offers the best of both style and practicality when it comes to sun-protection, and there’s no central pole to obstruct your view.

8th Apr 2024

Our experts have nearly twenty years of experience in specialised surveying, consulting, and installing various sun, rain, and wind protection products to enhance outdoor spaces and protect from the very variable UK weather, we have concluded one product stands out from the others generally.

1st Feb 2024

When you are thinking about home improvement projects, we know winter might not be the first season that comes to mind.