Choosing an awning for an Irish home comes down to a few practical questions. Here is what to think about before you order.

Grey full cassette awning with a Somfy motor extended over a timber deck and patio doors at the back of a house in Dublin

1. Cassette or open awning?

A full cassette awning rolls the fabric into a closed case, so it stays clean and dry when not in use. In Irish weather that protection is worth it.

2. Manual or motorised?

A motor (for example Somfy) with a remote means you actually use the awning – it opens and closes in seconds. A wind sensor can retract it automatically.

3. Fabric colour

Pick a colour that works with your window frames and walls. Grey and stripes suit modern and older houses alike.

4. Width and projection

Measure the area you want to shade – usually the width of the patio doors plus some extra each side.

Example: a motorised awning with a Somfy motor in Dublin by GardenZone. More: retractable awnings · awnings in County Dublin · free quote. Call +353 89 437 3614.

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