Door Canopies, Patio Covers, and Awnings
Make the garden an extension of your home and bring the indoors out with a garden patio cover. Whether you are looking for freestanding structures or a canopy to adjoin onto the side of a building, Garden Street have a great choice of canopies, covers & garden awnings to suit different price bands, styles, and structures.
We feature established and trusted brands of patio covers such as Palram-Canopia and Greenhurst; two brands which have contrasting styles. Palram focus around contemporary plastic patio covers with extended warranties, whereas Greenhurst products tend to be more traditional fabric awnings at entry level.
Personalise your outdoor space with our garden awnings, stay sheltered from the changing weather and bring your outdoor space to life. Shop options from big brands, including Rowlinson and Greenhurst Awnings.
Greenhurst retractable awnings are stylish and water resistant, and all available in traditional designs. Quintessentially British and striped, simply wind in and out when not in use.
The Ascot awning provides a more economic solution to extending your living space, as is designed to be housed over French doors. Simply retract when not in use to keep it looking great.
Our Greenhurst awnings provide an entry level option for those looking for extra shade. They are traditional in design, using stripes and classic colours in their fabric, which can be retracted when not in use.
With their popularity and ease of use, we've constructed an expert FAQ guide below covering some of the questions we are commonly asked at our Cheshire showroom.
To download a copy of our commonly asked questions and FAQs, click here.
• Greenhurst Awnings come in 3 standard sizes 2.5m wide x 2m max extension, 3m wide x 2m max extension, 3.5m wide x 2.5m max extension – this is the overall width of the complete frame – canvas width approx.15cm less.
• Fitting is achieved by firstly fixing the 2 (or 3) wall brackets to the wall then locating the awning back bar into the brackets and securing with 2 retaining bolts (full fitting instructions supplied)
• An average suggested fitting height is approx. 8’6” (260cm) above ground level, however this is dependent upon personal preference, the space available, and the desired pitch / angle of depression.
• The desired pitch / angle of depression can be set anywhere between horizontal and 40o – this is achieved by loosening the 2 bolts on each arm, adjusting the stopper bolt to the desired angle, and re-tightening the bolt (shown in instruction sheet)
• The maximum drop from the top of the awning to the frill at the front is approximately 1.3m for the 2.5m & 3m awnings and 1.6m for the 3.5m awning.
• Brackets can be mounted at any sensible distance apart, as the awning back bar simply slides into the jaws of the brackets.
• The awning back bar is 35mm in diameter.
• Only standard brackets and expanding masonry fixings are available from Greenhurst – alternative types of bracket and / or fixings can be sourced separately by customers.
• 2 brackets are supplied with 2.5m / 3m awnings and 3 with 3.5m – additional brackets are available from Greenhurst, please call for details.
• The bracket “footprint” is 4 ½” x 1 ½” (110mm x 40mm) overall when retracted the end section is 7” x 7” (180mm x 180mm)
• As it is a DIY product, customers must always themselves ensure the method / location for fixing is adequate – weights are 20kg / 22kg / 24kg approx. A spreader plate / back runner etc can be fitted to the wall to help weight distribution.
• The winder is always on the left-hand side facing (and cannot be moved to right side)
• The arms do not fully straighten, they are designed to stay at an angle for added strength.
• Side curtains and spare fabric are NOT available.
• If the fabric appears to be “underneath” the roller instead of rolled over the top – extend the awning fully and keep winding in the same direction – fabric will re-roll over the roller.
• Levelling is done via the 2 side adjusting bolts and stopper bolt.
• If fabric rolls back unevenly, this may be resolved by a few opening / closings, however the usual causes are movement of one of the fixed arm brackets (customer may be able to re-align and tighten), incorrect seam tension on fabric or unequal tension in the arms (both are faults which cannot be rectified by the customer)
• Joints can be lubricated with oil / WD40 etc if squeaking – best way to lubricate winding mechanism is to take awning down from brackets – invert, and let lubricant run down winder stem.
• Normal stains / soiling should be removed as soon as possible using mild detergent and a stiff brush – if a proprietary fabric cleaner is used it should be compatible with manmade fibres / polyester.
• Whilst the awning can be left up all year, we suggest to prolong its life and appearance it is removed from the brackets and stored in its original packaging throughout the winter months or protected using an appropriate awning cover.
• Inevitable weathering will occur, particularly to the exposed fringe, if left out in prolonged inclement winter conditions
