Introduction To Your Electric Awnings
Thank you for taking the time to talk with me about your project. Based on our conversation, I’ve put together this report to reflect what matters most to you. Inside, you’ll find examples of the systems we discussed, how they would work in your space, and what you can realistically expect in terms of performance and cost.
When you’re ready, you can book a TEAMS call with me and I’ll walk you through everything step by step.
Your Key Areas
- Bi-fold Door 1: 2600mm. Available width of wall 4100mm. Terrace Depth up to 2300mm
- Bi-fold Door 2: 2600mm. Available width of wall 3600mm. Terrace Depth up to 2300mm
Your Key Priority
- Priority 1: Largest area of shading
- Priority 2: Reduce heat gain into the home via bi-fold door glazing.
Shading Considerations
- Available projection versus awning width
- Available width of wall
- Time of day, the month and path of the sun
Recommended Shading Systems
- Electric Retractable Awning Systems
Sol-Edge Electric Retractable Awning
- Full Cassette awning system encompassing the fabric and projecting arms
- Pressure Diecast Powder coated aluminium headbox for extra strength
- Anthracite Grey, Black or White hardware as standard
- Up to 6m wide with end fix brackets (minimum width 1910mm)
- Up to 3.1m projection
- Wind resistance: Up to 28 mph (approx. 45 km/h) Beaufort Force 5 (fresh breeze)
- LED lighting option in projection arms
- Awning Heater options available
Sol-Elite Electric Retractable Awning
- Full Cassette awning system encompassing the fabric and projecting arms
- Pressure Diecast Powder coated aluminium headbox for extra strength
- Anthracite Grey hardware as standard
- Up to 6m wide with multiple fix brackets (minimum with 2210mm)
- Up to 4.1m projection with giant arms (max projection @ 3.5m wide is 2.6m arms & 4m wide is 3.1m arms)
- Option for electric drop down valance 1200mm
- Wind resistance: Up to 38 mph (approx. 61km/h) Beaufort Force 6 (strong breeze)
- LED lighting options in projection arms, cassette end caps and cassette strip
- Awning Heater options available
Sol-Awning Fabric choices
- Dickson Solar Orchestra Range Fabrics For Electric Awnings Systems – WindowTreat
Motor Option
- Somfy Sunea 50 IO (mains powered). 3m or 5m Black motor cable
Allows remote control handset touch control and Somfy Tahoma Hub/App for automation
Control Options
- Somfy Tahoma Hub & Smart Phone App (compatible with motors above)
- Automated sun & wind sensors
- Remote Control Handset
This combinations offers you the best of touch control and the option of sun automation
Costs For Electric Awnings
3500mm Wide Awning
- Sol-Edge 2.6m projection £3420 inclusive of VAT and remote control handset
- Sol-Edge 3.1m projection £3585 inclusive of VAT and remote control handset
- Sol-Elite 2.6m projection £4370 inclusive of VAT and remote control handset
- Sol-Elite drop down valance £2,400 inclusive of VAT added to the awning cost
4000mm Wide Awning
- Sol-Edge 2.6m projection £3650 inclusive of VAT and remote control handset
- Sol-Edge 3.1m projection £3795 inclusive of VAT and remote control handset
- Sol-Elite 2.6m projection £4560 inclusive of VAT and remote control handset
- Sol-Elite 3.1m projection £4,715 inclusive of VAT and remote control handset
- Sol-Elite drop down valance £2,400 inclusive of VAT added to the awning cost
- Sun / wind sensor £190
- Manufacturing Survey £650 inclusive of VAT
- Installation Labour team per day £1250 (allow one day).
- Somfy Tahoma Hub / App £ Free Gift From WindowTreat
- Lighting Packages LED Protection Arms 2.6m £700, 3.1m £750, LED End Cassette (Elite) £400, LED Cassette Strip (Elite) £475 inclusive of VAT
- Awning Heaters £600 each
Total cost for dual awnings from £8,970 inclusive of VAT, manufacturing survey and installation.
Marketing Scheme Discount
- £300 for single awning
- £500 for dual Awning
You have the option to take part in our marketing scheme. In return for the £300 discount on your electric roof lantern blind, we ask for a video conversation with Steve, our General Manager, along with multiple photos or videos (sent via We Transfer) of your finished installation that we can use for marketing.
This helps future customers understand our solutions and gives Steve valuable insight into how we can continue to improve our service. Your feedback plays a real part in shaping the experience for the next homeowner.
Next Steps
You now have a clear understanding of the right systems and investement costs. The next step is yours.
You are welcome to join me on a TEAMS video call. I can take you through this solution in more detail, answer your questions, address any concerns and potentially look at alternative options if need be.
Available times are shown in my diary at the end of this article.
Supporting Links
Janice I Electric Awnings I Customer Testimonial
Multi-Fix Electric Awnings – WindowTreat
13 Factors That Influence The Cost Of Your Patio Awning – WindowTreat
Bespoke Electric Awnings: Why They Cost What They Do (And Why It Is Worth It) – WindowTreat
WindowTreat Automated Shading Systems Terms & Conditions – WindowTreat
