CUBA ELECTRIC PATIO AWNING
The Strongest UK Made Electric Awning
The Cuba awning is the crème de la crème of our range, with its contemporary rectangular flush-fitting full cassette design that appears an integrated part of the façade and neatly conceals the awning when retracted. The heavy-duty folding arms with drop forged joints, feature quadruple stainless steel sheathed cables tensioning twin springs to ensure optimum fabric tension at every position, suitable for the most demanding of applications. Concealed fixing brackets and screw-less alu end plates elegantly finish the awning off, whilst optional LED lighting can be built onto the underside of the cassette.
Discover all the features and options below.
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Key Features & Options
Full Cassette Casing
A flush fitting, fully enclosed cassette casing provides a neat hideaway for the awning, protecting the fabric and operating mechanism from inclement weather when closed away.
Strongest Folding Arms
Twin spring loaded retractable arms tensioned via four tear resistant sheathed stainless steel cables ensure optimum fabric tension and will withstand winds upto 30mph.
Durable Construction
The hardware (metalwork) is constructed from corrosion-resistant, extruded aluminium for durability and longevity, finished in Pure White or Anthracite Grey as standard.
Variable Pitch
The angle of the awning can be set from 5 degrees upto 38 degrees (10cm-65cm fall per metre) to suit all applications and mounting positions (14+ degrees required for rain run off).
Water-repellent Fabrics
Extensive selection of exclusive World of Sattler fabrics, constructed from clean, brilliant acrylic fibres that do not stretch, warp or tear, treated with TEXgard self clean effect coating.
Easy Functioning
Operation is via a built-in, powerful and reliable Somfy tubular motor with the latest bi-directional (io) technology operated from a remote control or app on your phone for ease.
Lighting & Heating
Optional warm white dimmable LED lighting track built onto the underside of the cassette casing, along with low glare infra-red heaters create a cosy and pleasant environment.
Bespoke
Available upto 7m wide x 3.75m deep (projection) or coupled upto 14m wide, with a range of standard and bespoke mounting brackets this awning can be installed on all property types.
Lighting & Heating
Optional warm white dimmable LED lighting track built onto the underside of the cassette casing, along with low glare infra-red heaters create a cosy and pleasant environment.
Bespoke
Available upto 7m wide x 3.75m deep (projection) or coupled upto 14m wide, with a range of standard and bespoke mounting brackets this awning can be installed on all property types.
Full Cassette Casing
A flush fitting, fully enclosed cassette casing provides a neat hideaway for the awning, protecting the fabric and operating mechanism from inclement weather when closed away.
Strongest Folding Arms
Twin spring loaded retractable arms tensioned via four tear resistant sheathed stainless steel cables ensure optimum fabric tension and will withstand winds upto 30mph.
Durable Construction
The hardware (metalwork) is constructed from corrosion-resistant, extruded aluminium for durability and longevity, finished in Pure White or Anthracite Grey as standard.
Variable Pitch
The angle of the awning can be set from 5 degrees upto 38 degrees (10cm-65cm fall per metre) to suit all applications and mounting positions (14+ degrees required for rain run off).
Water-repellent Fabrics
Extensive selection of exclusive World of Sattler fabrics, constructed from clean, brilliant acrylic fibres that do not stretch, warp or tear, treated with TEXgard self clean effect coating.
Easy Functioning
Operation is via a built-in, powerful and reliable Somfy tubular motor with the latest bi-directional (io) technology operated from a remote control or app on your phone for ease.
Lighting & Heating
Optional warm white dimmable LED lighting track built onto the underside of the cassette casing, along with low glare infra-red heaters create a cosy and pleasant environment.
Bespoke
Available upto 7m wide x 3.75m deep (projection) or coupled upto 14m wide, with a range of standard and bespoke mounting brackets this awning can be installed on all property types.
Full Cassette Casing
A flush fitting, fully enclosed cassette casing provides a neat hideaway for the awning, protecting the fabric and operating mechanism from inclement weather when closed away.
Strongest Folding Arms
Twin spring loaded retractable arms tensioned via four tear resistant sheathed stainless steel cables ensure optimum fabric tension and will withstand winds upto 30mph.
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FAQS
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How much does a Cuba Awning cost?
All our patio awnings are bespoke, made to measure to your exact requirements and therefore the cost varies significantly depending on the specification (size, hardware colour, operation type…) property type (house, extension, bungalow…) and subsequent mounting brackets, along with any options (lighting, heating…).
Our Cuba Awning starts at £5,495 inc vat, installation & 5 year guarantee. To obtain a budget cost for your specific requirements is really simple using our estimate form, where you simply need to upload a photo of your application and some approximate measurements and then one of our estimators will be able to provide you with an accurate cost indication.
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Can the Cuba Awning be used in rain?
Providing a patio awning is installed with a pitch of 14 degrees (or greater) as set out in European Directive EN 13561, then it can be used in rain showers. At this pitch, rainwater will run off the fabric (and not pool on the material) with the added advantage thanks to the exclusive TEXgard coating featured on our materials that it will clean surface dirt from the material ensuring it keeps a clean visual appearance.
Our Cuba Awning can be set from 5-38 degrees (10-65cm fall p/m) and our surveyors will confirm at survey that the awning can be installed with the required pitch for rain shower use. Based on our most popular 3m projection (arm size), this means a typical mounting height on the façade of 2.8m.
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What size Cuba Awning do I need?
There are many considerations that should be taken into account when selecting your patio awning including use (outdoor dining, internal shade…), property aspect, surrounding factors (trees, fences…), obstructions (soil pipes…) and aesthetics. As a general guideline, it is recommended for the width to add 0.5m to each side of the door/window the awning is covering and for the projection (depth) to select a minimum arm size of 2.5m+, where alfresco dining / entertaining will be taking place.
Our Cuba Awning is available upto 14m wide x 3.75m projection and at survey our experienced surveyors will discuss and run through with you based on your application the optimum size awning for your requirements.
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Can the Cuba Awning be installed on single storey buildings?
Patio awnings can be safely installed on single storey buildings including extensions & bungalows, however, the majority of the time, specially designed bespoke load bearing brackets will be required. The two most common bespoke brackets are spreader plates and cantilever brackets, also known as gutter brackets (pictured).
These brackets spread the fixing load created by the awning down the façade, as the upper brick/blockwork bears no structural strength and position the awning either at the top of the wall (spreader plate) where there is sufficient space or in front of the soffit / gutter (cantilever bracket pictured) where there is limited mounting space above the doors/windows and/or to increase the height of the awning to achieve a sufficient pitch for rain shower use.
When obtaining a initial budget cost (and the reason for requesting a photo of your property) our estimators will advise on whether any bespoke brackets are required to safely install the awning (and overcome any mounting limitations) and at survey, our surveyors will measure and design any bespoke brackets required specifically for your property.
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Do you need planning permission for the Cuba Awning?
In the majority of instances, planning permission is not required to install a patio awning on the rear of a residential property, as these fall under permitted development rights. There are some exceptions however, including where your property is located in a conservation, green belt or AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty), your property is listed and where permitted development rights have been removed (usually in historic locations to protect the character of an area). Your awning should not extend over or encroach your neighbours boundary and additionally must not be positioned so that rainwater will run off or drain onto your neighbours boundary either.
As every local authority regulations vary, there is no one rule for all, so if you are unsure it is always recommended to check with the local authority.
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