Not every home offers ideal fixing points. Single storey buildings, extensions, and modern lightweight constructions often lack the structural depth needed to safely support a retractable awning. The forces involved are significant. A retracting awning can exert up to 370 kg of load per bracket under a wind pressure of 70 N/m², and when the fabric is projected, wind creates upward lift on the entire system.
Awnings are designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 24 mph (Beaufort Scale 5) or more, but only when they are anchored into secure, structurally sound fixings. Custom brackets are often essential. They do not simply support the awning. They make the installation possible.
When the top course of bricks offers little structural strength, spreader plates distribute the load across a wider, more secure area.
Increase the number of fixings
Shift loading away from weak upper brickwork
Provide a stable foundation where standard brackets cannot
Single storey homes often have low eaves and deep gutters. Gutter brackets lift the awning to the correct height so the required 14 degree pitch clears outward opening doors.
Achieve correct mounting height
Maintain drainage pitch
Prevent door clashes and improve usability
When a return wall is available, wrap around brackets use it to add strength and stability.
Increase fixing points
Spread load across two planes
Ideal for corner installations or narrow facades
For single storey buildings with no structural fixing points at all, goal post systems create their own support.
Independent structural frame
Transfers load to ground or reinforced base
Enables awnings where no wall fixings are viable
Waste pipes should not dictate the width of your awning. Drain pipe brackets bridge over obstacles so the design is not compromised.
Maintain full awning width
Avoid costly pipe relocations
Keep the facade visually clean
Once the awning is securely installed, optional accessories extend the usability of the space.
Infrared heaters add warmth for cooler evenings
Integrated LED lighting provides ambience and visibility after dark
Together, these accessories transform a shaded area into a space that can be enjoyed from bright afternoons through to comfortable evenings.
Custom brackets are not an upgrade. They are the foundation of a safe, long lasting installation. They ensure the awning performs as engineered, withstands wind loads, and delivers the comfort, shade, and lifestyle benefits your customers expect.
Bespoke Brackets & Accessories Heritage
For years, bespoke brackets have done the quiet work that keeps outdoor living alive. They make the awning possible, carry the load, and create the strength the wall never had. Add lighting and heaters, and that hidden engineering turns any space into a place you can enjoy long after sunset.
Many homes, especially single storey buildings, do not have strong enough fixing points for an awning. Bespoke brackets create secure structural positions so the awning can be safely installed and perform as designed.
A retracting awning can generate up to 370 kg of load per bracket under a wind pressure of 70 N/m². When the fabric is projected, wind creates upward lift that must be safely transferred into the structure.
Yes, when installed correctly. Awnings are designed to withstand wind speeds up to 24 mph, which is Beaufort Scale 5. Secure fixings are essential for this performance.
Single storey walls often have fewer courses of brick above the fixing point. This area is not structurally strong enough to take the load of an awning without additional support.
Spreader plates distribute the load across a wider area of the wall. They increase the number of fixings and move the load away from weak upper brickwork.
Gutter brackets lift the awning above the gutter line so the required 14 degree pitch clears outward opening doors. They also ensure the awning sits at the correct height for water run off.
Wrap around brackets use a return wall to add extra fixings and stability. They are ideal when the main wall alone cannot provide enough secure fixing points.
Goal post brackets create an independent support frame when the wall cannot take any load. They are commonly used on single storey buildings with no structural fixing points.
No. The brackets make the awning possible. Heating and lighting are optional accessories that attach to the awning once it is securely installed.
Infrared heaters add warmth on cooler days and evenings. Integrated LED lighting provides ambience and visibility after dark. Together, they extend the usability of the space well into the evening.
Contact Our Specialists
For an immediate call back, please phone
01256 345580.
Our receptionist will gladly schedule a consultation for you.
For a more detailed and personalised call, please use the form below. By telling us about your project in advance, our specialists can prepare tailored advice. We will call you back at your chosen time.
