The freestanding awning is a shade structure that stands on its own legs without being fixed to a wall. It is used when there is no façade to mount on, or when you want the shade away from the building, in the middle of a garden. It is preferred for the outdoor areas of cafes and restaurants, in hotel gardens, in market places and at open-air events.
Size, height and fabric
The legs are aluminium or galvanised steel; aluminium suits awnings that will be moved often, and steel suits a permanent installation.
| Use | Legs | Covering |
|---|---|---|
| Garden, small event | Aluminium | 600 g/m² polyester |
| Festival and market area | Galvanised steel | 700 g/m² PVC |
| Commercial outdoor area | Reinforced system | 750 g/m² PVC |
The covering is UV-resistant and waterproof. In the double-sided model the awning opens to both sides from a central support. It is handy for shading a large seating area with a single awning. You can choose manual or motorised operation.
Fixing the legs against the wind
Because a freestanding awning stands on its own, its safety depends on how it is fixed to the ground.
Before installation we look at the ground. On concrete or stone, the legs can be fixed to the ground. For awnings that will be moved often, weights are used. In windy weather, folding the awning away protects the mechanism and the fabric.
Portable or permanent?
At events and market areas, the awning can be put up and taken down and used in different places. At businesses it usually stays where it is. In that case, ground fixing and steel legs matter more. If you tell us from the start which you want, we prepare the leg and fixing details accordingly.
If you want to shade a wider area with an architectural form, see the batwing awning page. If you want an enclosed corner for a seating group, take a look at our pergola tent page.
Write the size of the area to be shaded, the ground and whether the awning will be moved on our contact page. We will choose a suitable model and prepare a quote. The price is quoted according to size and model.
