British weather rarely sticks to the forecast. Bright sunshine can turn into cloud or a passing shower surprisingly quickly, so a good patio awning needs to do more than provide shade. The right design can help you enjoy your garden more often while staying neatly protected when it’s not in use.
In this article, we take a close look at the best patio awnings for all weather conditions to help you choose the right one for your home, and to ensure you can enjoy your outdoor space all year round.
An awning for all weather conditions
For most patios, a fully cassetted folding arm awning is a great all-round choice. When closed, the cassette protects the fabric and mechanism from the elements, while strong arms keep the material taut when you’re using it.
The BASE Plus from The Blind Company suits a wide range of homes. Available up to 6m wide with projections reaching 3.1m, it provides generous coverage without being overly complicated. Stainless steel chain-link arms offer stability in light winds and you can adjust the pitch to suit your patio.
Somfy motorisation and weather sensors can also be added, giving you extra control when conditions change.
Compact coverage for smaller patios
A smaller garden doesn’t necessarily need a large awning. A compact full-cassette design can provide targeted shade and shelter without dominating the back of your home.
The BASE Lite is designed with exactly that in mind. It reaches up to 4m wide, and projects up to 2.6m, making it well-suited to smaller patios and seating areas.
Its cassette keeps the awning protected when closed, while the adjustable pitch lets you position it to suit the conditions. You can choose manual or motorised operation too, depending on how you want to use it.
More coverage for deep patios
If you’ve got a large or particularly deep patio, projection becomes just as important as width. Extra reach can create a much more usable area when the sun is strong or the weather turns.
The Epica offers up to 4.1m projection with its giant arm option, giving you considerably more coverage. A single awning can span up to 6m, while joined installations can reach 12m.
The slim full cassette keeps the profile neat, while integrated lighting across the cassette creates a striking feature after dark. Its patented tipping system also ensures the front bar closes cleanly, whatever pitch you’ve chosen.
Flexible shade for different spaces
Sometimes it’s flexibility that matters most, particularly when the shape or construction of your property affects where an awning can go.
The Epica Lite can be wall- or ceiling-mounted and comes in widths up to 6m. Projection ranges from 1.6m to an impressive 4.1m with giant arms, so it can work across anything from a modest seating area to a deep patio.
You still get the slim cassette, hidden fixings and clean Epica styling, alongside adjustable brackets and optional LED arm lighting. White, anthracite and black finishes also make it easier to complement your exterior.
Find the right awning for your patio
Not sure which design suits your home? The Blind Company can help you choose an awning based on your patio, property and how you use your outdoor space. Browse our range of garden awnings.
Get in touch with our team to explore your options and arrange a free consultation.
