Which awnings are suitable for courtyards?
All types of Outrigger awnings are suitable for installation in courtyard gardens. Consideration needs to be given on how much of the courtyard to cover, and whether to use a waterproof fabric or a shade fabric, or whether the awning should be retracting or fixed. If the courtyard is small it is important for the awning to allow through natural light and to promote airflow. Often a retracting awning works best on small courtyards. For larger courtyard areas a fixed rainproof awning providing partial coverage is often an excellent solution creating a cozy outdoor room with an abundance of natural light.
Outrigger awnings are manufactured in Australia using premium grade tensile fabrics and stainless steel marine grade hardware. The cost of an awning is determined by the following factors;
- Is the awning or sail fixed, demountable, or retracting?
- Is the awning or sail for shade only, or for shade and rain protection?
- Does the awning or sail require poles?
- Does the awning or sail require a frame?
- Is the retracting awning motorised?
A demountable shade sail without poles or frame is the lowest cost option, closely followed by a manually operated retracting awning without poles or frame.
As poles, frame, rainproof fabric, motorised mechanism are added, the cost increases.
Depending on the design priorities an Outrigger Awning could be your most cost effective solution.