Free Standing Retractable Awning

Retractable lateral arm or drop arm awnings are a great addition to residential and business buildings. Still, they might not be the ideal solution for everyone. Many people need to cover small, medium or large areas that might not be adjacent to a building. Therefore, a wall-mounted awning would not be beneficial. 

Freestanding retractable awnings and freestanding retractable pergolas (also called standalone retractable awnings and standalone retractable pergolas) might be the perfect choice for such cases. Some are heavy-duty and strong framed that will add style to your design and add functionality to your outdoor space transforming it into your own personal vacation spot.  

Definition and characteristics

Most people are used to hearing about wall-mounted retractable awnings. While they are an excellent shading solution that acts as an extension of a building to protect an outdoor space from the sun, light rain and heat, it might not work for everyone. The reasons for this vary – low roof height, no availability of mounting space and more. 

As the term freestanding suggests, freestanding retractable patio awnings do not require wall mounting to a home or building to provide outdoor comfort. According to one’s preference, there are different options, such as permanently anchored structures or portable retractable awnings.

Depending on available space, width and projection requirements, some customers might want to consider a freestanding awning or freestanding pergola for decks, backyards, patios or outdoor customer areas. They are usually large structures and can be linked together side to side and front to back to form even larger ones, allowing protection from sun, UV rays, glare, heat, rain, hail and snow for big areas.

A distinctive characteristic of the standalone awnings is their easy installation and protection from not only UV rays, glare and hot sun but also heavy rain, hail and snow. Production materials used to manufacture are of supreme importance to the quality of freestanding deck awnings.