What are some of the advantages of using a folding arm awning?

From homes to storefronts, this awning style adds curb appeal while also offering shade you can use for additional seating. They can even help reduce your cooling costs. Our folding arm awnings have over 400 different fabric options so you don’t have to worry about finding something that will fit your color scheme. Check out our guide for more reasons to buy a retractable lateral arm awning from SBF INTERIORS AND OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LIMITED.

Are folding arm awnings adaptable to different types of weather?

Foldable awnings are great additions to any home or business establishment because of their adaptability to weather conditions. During summer days, you can fully extend the awning to block harmful UV rays, glare, and heat. When it’s a little chilly you can retract the canopy to let in some sunlight, thus reducing the cost of heating a house. During windy days, heavy rain, and bad weather, you can retract your awning to save it from wear and tear and damage.

You can also use wind and motion sensors to retract the folding lateral arm awning automatically. This is especially useful when it’s windy or no one is at home to turn the crank manually or operate the motor. A sun sensor can be used to extend the canopy awning at sunrise and close it at sunset. You can use a rain sensor to close the folding arm awning in cases where not enough pitch can be placed on the arms for light rain runoff. It is also possible to extend the canopy awning using the rain sensor when enough pitch is available on the arms for front rainwater runoff to protect furniture and tables from light rain.

Can I leave my folding lateral arm awning open in the wind and if so, how much wind?

Our models can handle about 20-24 mph or 29-38 km/hr (Beaufort scale 5) when extended and in use.  

Most people are indoors when the wind speed is above 20 mph or 32 km/hr and would not be using the retractable awning. To be sure your folding lateral arm awning is not damaged by high wind, SBF INTERIORS AND OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LIMITED highly recommends using either a wind sensor (anemometer) or motion sensor to automatically close the awning.

All models from SBF INTERIORS AND OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LIMITED are Beaufort wind load tested.