Would an awning work on a building with a low roofline, awkward pipework or limited space above the doors?

These features do not automatically rule out an installation. However, they do mean the fixing arrangement needs careful consideration before the awning is ordered.

For trade customers planning residential or commercial projects, ...

Traditional Commercial Awnings & Canopies – Why Bespoke Manufacturing Still Matters

There is a reason traditional awnings and canopies have remained part of British high streets for generations.

A well-designed awning does more than provide shade. It becomes part of the shopfront itself – adding character, shelter and valuable visibility ...

Midday sunshine tends to get most of the attention when businesses think about solar shading.

But ask somebody working beside a west-facing window at four o'clock on a bright afternoon and they may tell you something different.

Low sun can be much harder to deal with.

The sun enters horizontally, reaching further into the building ...

Can Commercial Awning Heating and Lighting Extend the Outdoor Trading Season?

During summer, customers may naturally choose an outside table. As autumn approaches, the same terrace can become darker and less comfortable much earlier in the evening.

For pubs, cafés, restaurants and hotels, that can mean usable seating being left empty ...

A shopping centre refurbishment rarely involves identical shopfronts.

Each retailer has its own colours, branding and architectural requirements, while the main contractor or centre management team still needs every installation to fit the wider project specification and schedule.

A recent Shadem Solutions project demonstrates why bespoke ...