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A guide to our Commercial Awnings & Commercial Canopies

Deans are the UK’s Leading Supplier & Manufacturer

Deans are the UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of commercial awnings and commercial canopies. We have an extensive range of solutions for high street shops, flagship stores, restaurants, brasseries, cafes, pubs, bars, hotels and shopping outlets.

We offer customers a wide choice of commercial awning styles from traditional style awnings to contemporary solutions. Our most popular traditional solutions include the classic Deans Awning, Classic Dutch Canopy, Greenwich® Awning, Marlesbury Awning. When it comes to contemporary awning solutions, a popular choice is The Kenley or The Deans Classic, which are both retractable awnings that are operated by remote control.

Custom-built commercial awnings from design to installation

At Deans, we have all the necessary expertise to produce a quality commercial awning. Every commercial awning project is different and presents a new set of parameters, that need to be taken into consideration.

The first stage of a project is to conduct a full site survey. The survey will take into account any structural or architectural needs, as well as taking detailed measurements. We use the measurements to produce detailed technical drawings. With regard to the design stage, our in-house team can either work independently or they can collaborate with architects, design studios or directly with the business owner.

The next stage is the manufacture of your awning. The detailed design drawings are signed off and sent to our London Workshop to be manufactured. Each commercial awning is hand-crafted to your bespoke measurements using sustainably sourced timber for the box and canvas for the cloth. The finished awning receives a weather-resistance treatment to improve durability and strength. The finished awning is then ready to be installed by our expert installation team, who will ensure your commercial canopy is fitted to the correct specifications.

Commercial Awnings – 6 key factors in choosing the right awning for your business

Commercial Awnings by Deans for Zimmermann

1. Styling

The design and styling of a commercial awning is a key element. Our talented and experienced design team who are skilled at working with or collaborating with commercial awning design agencies or we can work independently to produce your commercial awning solution. On request, we can provide detailed 3D-modelling and also supply fabric samples. For grade-listed buildings in conservation areas and can provide detailed drawings for planning permission.

Commercial Awnings by Deans for  Northern Goldsmiths

2. Quality

For a commercial awning to be long-lasting, it needs to be manufactured using quality materials. At Deans we use high-grade hardwood timber for all our housings. The arms and brackets are steel-forged and then powder-coated for added resilience. All timber-work is hand-treated and fabrics are solution-dyed to maintain resistance. The end result of all these processes, is the increased life span of your commercial canopy. Sustainability is also important to Deans. To enable this, we try to ensure all our materials come from a sustainable source and we also have a dedicated Environmental Manager who’s role is to ensure all staff adhere to of our environmental policy, both at work and on site.

Commercial Awnings by Deans for Smiths

3. Branding

It is important that your awning design is both stylish and also well branded. Your brand is your visual identity and is a chance to distinguish yourself from rivals and improve your appeal to customers. Our design team have great flair and understanding about what works best in terms of enhancing your store. To make an even bigger impact with customers, we have our RAGS® pattern printing. This cutting‑edge system allows the design team total freedom to produce a unique and eye-catching end product.

Commercial Awnings by Deans for Savills

4. Craftsmanship

Some projects can throw up challenges that need a bespoke solution. It could be the shape of the building exterior or some other key factor. The first stage of any project is a full survey, where structural requirements and precise measurements are taken. These measurements are a key part of the manufacturing process, which is all hand-crafted to a level of precision that comes from years of experience. The finished commercial awning is then ready to be installed by our expert team of fitters.

Commercial Awnings by Deans for Little House Soho

5. Size & Scale

As the leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial awnings, we can handle projects of all sizes and scale. That’s important, with regard to our customers like hotels, restaurants or UK-wide retail chain, the process remains focused on delivering a high quality commercial awning. We always take into account that every customer is different and we try to ensure each one receives the same level of professionalism, precision and quality. An extension of this professionalism is to provide our commercial customers with email warnings for ‘Amber & Red Weather Warnings’. This helps our customers to respond to adverse weather conditions.

Commercial Awnings by Deans for Moreau

6. Customisation

When choosing a commercial awning, having a wide choice of options is a good thing. Deans have an extensive commercial awning product range that provides great choice. Our solutions include retractable awningsfixed awningsfree-standingfixed modular systems, cafe barriers and heaters – the choice is wide. Our commercial awnings are also totally customisable. For the box, we offer a variety of wood stain colours and finishes. The awning cloth and metalwork can be matched to any RAL colour. Our pattern printing allows total design freedom. There is also the option of adding a stylish valance or finials.

Commercial Awnings – Featured Project

Did you know Deans manufactured the first ever commercial awning in 1894

John Dean founded Deans Awnings in the 1890s. His original commercial awning design, the Deans Awning, was an instant success with traders and retailers. 130 years later and its timeless appeal remains as strong as ever, the only changes being made to the materials and finishes.

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