Give Your Customers Premium Folding-Arm Awnings, Backed by the Trade

Three folding-arm awning models for fast installation, long-lasting quality, and higher-value terrace projects.

Discover What Makes The Milwood Group Awnings Different!

Folding-arm aluminium awnings, brought to the UK through an exclusive partnership with ALUPROF, one of Europe’s leading architectural aluminium manufacturers.
Three models spanning open, semi-cassette and full-cassette systems, giving trade partners a complete terrace-shading offering for every residential and commercial project.
Every model is built from high-grade extruded aluminium, with folding arms reinforced by the Flyer chain system for stable, reliable operation even at the widest spans.
All models are available with electric drive as standard, plus a manual option, with a choice of more than 150 fabric patterns to coordinate with any facade.
Designed for straightforward installation, long-term reliability and the kind of finish that generates referrals, not callbacks.

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Superior Quality Awnings, For The Jobs Worth Winning

Three Models · One Complete Range

Choose Your Awning Model

From open café-terrace covers to fully protected cassette systems.

Awning A1

Open System, Built for Commercial Spans

Non-cassette folding-arm awning up to 7m wide, ideal for shading restaurant terraces, café gardens and residential relaxation zones. Optional hood neatly covers the rolled fabric, and the optional Rollo-Volant valance adds extra sun protection and privacy.

7.0m

Max Width

3.6m

Max Projection

5°–40°

Tilt Range

150

Fabric Patterns

Optional overlapping arms* · Optional hood · Rollo-Volant valance · Telescopic supports: Standard & Plus

*Overlapping arms not available at 360cm projection.

BEST FOR

Restaurant terraces, café gardens and high-use commercial spaces where wide spans and durable, intensive operation are the priority.

Awning A2

Full Cassette, Maximum Fabric Protection

Made-to-measure folding-arm awning up to 6m wide with a fully closed cassette. When retracted, the rounded cassette and additional front-bar gasket seal the fabric away from the weather, keeping it clean and protected season after season.

6.0m

Max Width

3.6m

Max Projection

5°–40°

Tilt Range

Full

Cassette

Closed cassette · Rounded profile · Safety gasket · Roller-tube support on wider widths · Telescopic supports: Standard

BEST FOR

Residential projects where keeping the fabric fully protected when closed, and a neat, discreet facade appearance, matter most.

Awning A3

Semi-Cassette, The Popular All-Rounder

Made-to-measure folding-arm awning up to 7m wide with a semi-cassette that shields the fabric and gives a tidy facade when closed. The widest tilt range in the range (up to 50°) makes it adaptable to low sun and a broad spread of project types.

7.0m

Max Width

3.6m

Max Projection

5°–50°

Tilt Range

Semi

Cassette

Optional overlapping arms* · Rounded profile · Telescopic supports: Standard & Plus

*Overlapping arms not available at 360cm projection.

BEST FOR

Bespoke residential terraces and balconies that need a balance of fabric protection, wide spans and a clean closed appearance.

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Find the Right Fabric for Every Project

UV = percentage of UV rays blocked by the fabric. G_tot = total solar energy passing through glass and fabric together (lower means cooler). Repeat = the pattern repeat of the weave. Figures shown where published by the manufacturer. * Denotes a special-order shade.

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MODELS IN RANGE

7m

Max Width (A1 / A3)

50°

Max Tilt (A3)

150+

Fabric Patterns

Engineering & Performance

Awning Range: Key Features

Fabric Protection

A2 offers a fully closed cassette with an additional front-bar gasket; A3 offers a semi-cassette; A1 can be specified with an optional hood. In every case the rolled fabric is shielded when the awning is retracted.

Full cassette (A2), semi-cassette (A3), optional hood (A1)
Rounded profiles on A2 and A3 for a clean facade
Extruded aluminium construction throughout

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Smart Automation and Wind Protection

All models support remote and smart-home control as standard, with optional wind and sun sensors to retract or adjust the awning automatically. Telescopic front-bar supports are available to increase wind resistance.

Remote and app control across the range
Optional wind/sun sensors for automatic operation
Telescopic supports (Standard, plus Plus on A1 and A3)

Why Trade Partners Choose the Milwood Awning Range

BENEFIT	WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Flyer Chain Strength	Reinforced folding arms stay stable even on wide, large-projection awnings. Reliability that generates referrals, not callbacks.
Premium Materials	Extruded aluminium throughout. Outlasts cheaper imports and holds a clean finish for years.
A Model for Every Brief	Open A1 for commercial terraces, full-cassette A2 for maximum protection, semi-cassette A3 as the popular all-rounder.
Electric as Standard	Motorised across the range with manual as an option. A selling point cheaper alternatives cannot match.
Smart Automation Ready	Wind, rain and sun sensor compatibility plus smart-home control across all models. Easy to upsell.
Exclusive UK Supply	Available only through Milwood Group trade partners. Your customers cannot go direct.

The Milwood Trade Partner Advantage

Everything You Need to Sell Awnings Confidently

We don’t just supply premium products, we supply the support you need to grow your business.

Support & Service

Dedicated Account Manager
A single point of contact for all product and order needs
Fast Lead Times
Reliable, predictable delivery schedules to keep projects on track
Own-Vehicle Delivery
Products delivered on Milwood’s own fleet and arrives in perfect condition
Trade Partner Meetings
Regular business reviews to discuss growth, pipeline, and new Milwood products

Sales & Marketing

White-Label Brochures
High-quality product literature branded to your business
Digital Asset Library
Images, videos, and technical assets through the Trade Partner Area
Showroom Access
Use Milwood’s showroom to demonstrate products to customers
Lead Generation
Homeowner enquiries generated through the Milwood website are passed to local partners

Technical & Training

Full Installation Training
Product and installation training before your first order
CAD Drawings
Professional technical drawings to support sales and planning
Trade Partner Meetings
Regular business reviews to discuss growth, pipeline, and new products
Unbranded Products
All products supplied without manufacturer branding — you build your reputation

Technical Resources

Downloads and Resources

Awning Range Brochure

Full specs, colour options and product photography. Unbranded and ready to use with your customers.

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Installation Guide

Step-by-step installation instructions for all five models. For trade partner use.

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BIM and CAD Files

Technical drawings for all models. Available via Trade Partner Area login.

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Common Questions

Awning FAQs

Everything trade partners and their customers need to know about the Milwood Awning range.

Do awnings need planning permission in the UK?Irene Panayi2026-06-24T10:27:33+01:00

Do awnings need planning permission in the UK?

In most cases, no. Awnings fitted to a house are generally treated as a minor alteration and rarely require planning permission. As with any external addition, we recommend trade partners advise their customers to check with their local planning authority, particularly for listed buildings or properties in conservation areas.

How long does an awning last?Irene Panayi2026-06-24T10:27:06+01:00

How long does an awning last?

The frames are built from extruded aluminium, which is highly resistant to corrosion and UV, with a powder-coated finish that does not require repainting. Fabric longevity depends on exposure and use; retracting the awning in heavy weather and using a cassette or hood model to protect the fabric when closed both extend its life.

How do the awnings cope with wind?Irene Panayi2026-06-24T10:26:00+01:00

How do the awnings cope with wind?

The folding arms are reinforced with the Flyer chain system for stable operation even at wide spans, and optional telescopic front-bar supports increase wind resistance further (Standard on all models, plus a Plus version on the A1 and A3). A wind sensor is strongly recommended so the awning retracts automatically in strong gusts — folding-arm awnings should not be left extended in high winds.

Can an awning be used in the rain?Irene Panayi2026-06-25T13:28:54+01:00

Can an awning be used in the rain?

A folding-arm awning is designed primarily as a sun shade, not as a rain roof. Pitched at an angle, it will shed light rain. However, awnings should be retracted in heavy rain, and they are not a substitute for the rain protection of a bioclimatic pergola. For genuine all-weather cover, point customers to the Bioclimatic Pergola range.

How wide and how far can the awnings extend?Irene Panayi2026-06-24T10:23:19+01:00

How wide and how far can the awnings extend?

The A1 and A3 reach a maximum width of 7m; the A2 reaches 6m. All three project up to 3.6m. With the Rollo-Volant valance fitted, the maximum dimensions of the A1 are 5.9m wide by 3.1m projection.

What is the difference between the A1, A2 and A3?Irene Panayi2026-06-24T10:12:50+01:00

What is the difference between the A1, A2 and A3?

The A1 Awning is an open, non-cassette awning up to 7m wide, built for high-use commercial terraces, with optional hood and Rollo-Volant valance. The A2 Awning is a full-cassette awning up to 6m wide that fully protects the fabric when closed. The A3 Awning is a semi-cassette awning up to 7m wide with the widest tilt range in the range (5°–50°), positioned as the popular all-rounder. All three use Flyer-chain-reinforced folding arms and are available with electric or manual drive.

What is the difference between an open, semi-cassette and full-cassette awning?Irene Panayi2026-06-24T10:11:40+01:00

What is the difference between an open, semi-cassette and full-cassette awning?

It comes down to how much the fabric is protected when the awning is retracted. The A1 Awning is an open system — the rolled fabric is exposed, though an optional hood can be fitted to cover it. The A3 Awning has a semi-cassette that shields the fabric from above. The A2 Awning has a fully closed cassette with an additional front-bar gasket, sealing the fabric away from the weather completely when closed. More enclosure generally means better long-term fabric protection and a neater facade.

As a homeowner, how do I get an awning installed?Irene Panayi2026-06-24T10:10:00+01:00

As a homeowner, how do I get an awning installed?

The Awning range is supplied exclusively to the trade. Milwood Group has a UK-wide network of accredited trade partners who supply and install the full range. Submit a homeowner enquiry through the Milwood Group website and we will connect you with your nearest accredited installer.