What is a folding arm awning?

A folding arm awning is an improvement from an ordinary canopy or shade due to its versatility. The solution dyed acrylic fabric is attached to a roller tube and front bar and either in a full cassette container or under an optional hood/cover. The fabric is supported on both sides by foldable lateral arms (containing German stainless steel chains and Italian heavy duty springs) which can be adjusted manually or automated with a motor and sensor. The awning frame can then be mounted to a wall, a soffit / eave / overhang, fascia, beam, rafter or mounted to a roof, as well as fastened over windows and doorways.

What should I consider when purchasing a folding arm awning?

Quality is the single most important consideration when choosing the best folding arm retractable awning. 

Folding arm awning prices can depend on factors such as quality of materials, craftsmanship, engineering certifications, and design. Motorized versions can increase the awning’s overall cost. Be very careful with cheap, extremely low-quality folding arm awnings that you buy online just to save on cost. The number of repairs and the possible danger to people due to no engineering specifications or wind loads, falling components or the entire awning falling, fabric that fades, mildews, and rots easily and quickly, and frames that rust or come apart can prove more costly in the long run.

The best folding arm awnings can last for years so it is very important to choose a trusted awning supplier like SBF INTERIORS AND OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LIMITED known for providing high-quality products. As an awning supplier and manufacturer, we take pride that we only sell the very best products that passed the strictest European TÜV Product Approval requirements and underwent the European CE certification to conform with health, safety, and environmental protection standards. Our retractable awning arms also go through 80,000 cycles (the highest in the industry) of operation to test the durability of their construction and operation.

Are all your folding lateral arm awnings motorized?

We offer 3 different types of operation: manual operation with a detachable crank, motorized, and motorized with backup manual override.