For many homeowners with a property that is south facing the heat during the summer months is a problem as not only can it become extremely hot inside the property, but furniture and carpets can become faded. By Installing an outside awning or canopy these problems can be minimised and fortunately the job can be quite straightforward to complete.

Firstly, you will need to decide on the size awning you want. Measuring above the window or door to the nearest half a metre will be necessary as awnings usually come in standard sizes. Decide on the design of the fabric you like but many people go for stripes, and then think about whether you want a manual wind out awning which will be less expensive, or an automated one.

After unpacking the new awning, it is important to check that all the parts have been supplied correctly and that the instructions are there to follow. The most difficult part is making sure that the holes that will need to be drilled in the brickwork to attach the metal structure for the awning to are in the correct places.  Make sure that the framework is secure before attaching the awning cassette.

To prolong the life of the awning it is a good idea to remove the awning cassette during the winter months.