Comments on: Sun Awnings – Information on Awning Fabrics

By: StuartD

StuartD — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:02:43 +0000

Polyester is not more durable than acrylic.
Firstly acrylic by far has better dimensional stability, polyester loses around 50% of its dimensional stability by the end of year one, whereas acrylic virtually retains 100% strength.
The NANO coatings featured on premium fabrics actually mean in terms of dirt repellency that an acrylic fabric performs better. A recent independent test has shown that the dirt repellency is circa 30% better on acrylic ‘v’ polyester.
The point regarding rain resistance is neither here nor there as water columns will not be too de-similar and any folding arm awning needs to have a pitch of 14 degrees or greater to allow rain shower run off as set out in European Directive EN13561.
Bonded fabrics are not as strong as traditional twin stitched, becoming separated over a shorter period of time especially when there are great temperature fluctuations. Yes bonded fabrics have a smaller seam and therefore potentially less natural characteristics such as rippling around the seam, however, will the seam last for any length of time – probably not.
Find out more information about exterior blinds, including fabric characteristics on http://www.weloveexteriorblinds.com – the leading information source on exterior blinds.

By: Bea@stoff meterware

Bea@stoff meterware — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:45:02 +0000

we have spent a little bit more for our sun awning and are very happy with it. It really pays off.

By: Blogger

Blogger — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:55:03 +0000

@Kaiser – yes please do not tempt fate. Another miserable summer would be a disaster!

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By: Kaiser health insurance quotes

Kaiser health insurance quotes — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:21:00 +0000

I’ve always fanied a sun awning, but after the last 2 summers (or is it 3) we’ve had here in the UK I’m a little scared of buying one incase I tempt fate and give us yet another pants summer.

By: Anthem Bluecross

Anthem Bluecross — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:19:58 +0000

I think this might be the year I go for a sun awning, I’ve got a good feeling this summer will be worth it.

By: Chuggin@la pavoni napolitana

Chuggin@la pavoni napolitana — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:12:06 +0000

I have been wanting to get a sun awning but am still in the process of building my deck.

By: Ste@free console

Ste@free console — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:35:15 +0000

I think this might be the year I go for a sun awning, I’ve got a good feeling this summer will be worth it.

By: Paul@Free PS3

Paul@Free PS3 — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:13:30 +0000

I’ve always fanied a sun awning, but after the last 2 summers (or is it 3) we’ve had here in the UK I’m a little scared of buying one incase I tempt fate and give us yet another pants summer.