At WindowTreat, we believe clarity builds trust. Awnings vary widely in price, and it is natural to wonder why a premium system costs more than a basic alternative. The truth is that you are investing in engineering, materials, and long term performance that protect your home and elevate your outdoor space.
Every awning we install is bespoke, but the overall cost is shaped by several key factors.
The heart of a reliable awning is the structure that protects it.
Our awnings use fully enclosed cassettes manufactured from pressure die cast aluminium. This process creates exceptional rigidity, especially at large widths, ensuring the fabric and arms are protected from weather, dirt, and insects when retracted. A rigid cassette also prevents twisting and sagging over time.
High quality arms and brackets are engineered to withstand wind loading and repeated use. Precision joints and tension systems ensure smooth, controlled extension and retraction.
We specify Somfy motors for quiet, dependable operation and worldwide support. Cheaper motors reduce the upfront cost but compromise reliability, lifespan, and safety. Cutting costs here only means cutting quality.
The fabric is the face of your awning, and its performance matters.
We use premium solution dyed acrylic fabrics. The colour is locked into the fibres during manufacturing, not printed on the surface. This means the colour stays true, vibrant, and fade resistant for many years.
Advanced coatings protect the fabric from UV, moisture, mould, and dirt. This extends the life of the awning and keeps it looking clean and crisp.
High quality fabrics provide better shading performance, reducing heat and glare to create a comfortable outdoor space.
Every home is different, and your awning should be too.
Your awning is manufactured to your exact width and projection. This precision ensures smooth operation, correct tension, and a perfect fit against your property.
As awnings increase in width and projection, they require stronger arms, more robust cassettes, and more powerful motors. These engineering requirements influence the overall cost.
Convenience and safety features enhance the value of your awning.
Somfy control systems allow you to operate your awning from a handset, wall switch, or smart home platform. Timers, sensors, and app control add convenience and protect the awning from unexpected weather.
Sensors automatically retract the awning in high winds and extend it when the sun appears. These features improve safety and extend the life of the system.
The right advice is as important as the product itself.
We help you choose the correct cassette type, fabric, projection, and mounting method. Poor advice leads to poor performance. WindowTreat ensures the awning is suitable for your property, your lifestyle, and your expectations.
Awnings place significant load on the mounting points. Our installation teams use the correct fixings, reinforcement methods, and alignment techniques to ensure long term safety and stability.
There are ways to reduce cost without compromising safety.
High quality semi cassette and open awnings can be excellent value. When paired with the same Dickson fabrics and Somfy motors, they deliver strong performance at a lower price point. The trade off is reduced protection for the fabric and arms when retracted.
Cutting corners on the cassette, the arms, the motor, or the installation team always leads to problems. Reduced rigidity, premature fabric wear, noisy motors, and unsafe mounting are the inevitable consequences of low cost systems.
WindowTreat refuses to compromise on these fundamentals.
A premium awning transforms your outdoor space. It creates shade, reduces heat, protects your furnishings, and extends the time you can enjoy your garden. It is an investment in comfort, usability, and the quality of your home.
We discuss your vision and requirement on a phone call. You’re invited to send in basic measurements and photos to get a free quote without obligation. We use TEAMS to take you through the proposed solutions in an educational tone with a no hard selling approach. Selected fabric samples are sent out in the post.
Once you are happy with your quote, WindowTreat sends a proforma invoice for a 50% deposit. The installation team will come and take the exacting measurements for manufacture prior to returning to install the systems. The final 50% is due on completion
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