Quality Retractable Waterproof Awnings to Protect Your Commercial Space
Our commercial awnings are designed and made to protect you and your customers and displays from the elements, whether it’s unexpected rain, harsh UV rays or the wind.
Can Awnings Really Be Waterproof?
If you’ve been searching for a waterproof awning, you’re not alone. Many homeowners and businesses want awnings that protect outdoor areas from both sun and rain.
Technically, most awnings are highly water-resistant rather than fully waterproof — and there’s a good reason for that.
To be classed as fully waterproof, a fabric must withstand a water column pressure of 200 cm — meaning it can resist the pressure of a 2 metre column of water without allowing water to seep through.
While that level of protection works for tents and rain jackets, it’s less practical for retractable awnings. Heavy waterproof coatings add bulk and stiffness, while awning fabric must remain light and flexible. Advanced water-repellent fabrics strike the perfect balance between weather resistance and flexibility, making them ideal for commercial awnings. Keeping the fabric lightweight also allows for branding/sign-writing on the awning material without affecting performance or operation.
The Weatherproof Awning Range at Awning Depot
At Awning Depot, we’re proud to introduce Sauleda’s Solrain range — an iconic series that fills a valuable gap in our fabric collection.
Although not classed as fully waterproof by lab standards, the Solrain fabric achieves an impressive 100 cm water column rating, more than three times higher than conventional weather-resistant awning fabrics (typically around 35 cm).
This delivers exceptional rain protection without compromising the flexibility, style, or ease of use of your awning — ideal for British weather.
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Key Features of our Weatherproof Awnings Range
Our waterproof awnings stand out thanks to premium solution-dyed acrylic yarns and a durable resin-based hydrophobic coating. This combination delivers long-lasting colour vibrancy, exceptional UV and fade resistance, and superior water repellence. Raindrops bead and roll off the fabric, preventing pooling and allowing quick retraction after rainfall. The result is a lightweight, low-maintenance material offering over three times the protection of standard weather-resistant fabrics—ideal for homes, cafés, pubs, and patios.
We offer a wide selection of weatherproof awnings that can be customised according to your requirements and equipped with extras, such as dimmable LED lighting, wind sensors and remote control.
Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Without Limits With Our Bespoke All-Weather Awnings!
Our products are manufactured in-house in the UK, which means we can adapt them to your specific needs and deliver custom-made solutions. You can choose from a variety of colours, extras and types of operation depending on your needs. Whichever option you select, once installed, its water and UV-resistant fabric will shield your patio not only from the sun but also from the rain!
Why Choose Commercial Waterproof Awnings from Awning Depot?
• Our awnings keep in mind the British sun and rain conditions, they awnings are designed and manufactured with the everyday needs of British homeowners and business owners in mind. Thanks to our wind sensors, our retractable awnings with automatic operation can independently retract into the cassette when strong winds are detected to protect the arms and fabric from damage.
• At Awning Depot, we blend innovation, craftsmanship, and engineering expertise to deliver the UK’s most reliable all-weather awnings.
• All-Weather Protection — Engineered for sun, rain, and wind.
• Smart Automation — Optional wind sensors automatically retract your awning in harsh conditions.
• Custom Fabrication — Each awning is made-to-order in the UK.
• Premium Build Quality — Heavy-duty arms, motors, and fittings built for long-term reliability.
• Smart Control Options — Operate your awning via remote or mobile app.
• Comprehensive Aftercare — Warranty, spare parts, and optional upgrades like LED lighting or smart sensors.
• As a UK-based manufacturer with full control over the production process, we can guarantee a fast turnaround of your order. Our experienced and friendly team will be happy to help you at every stage, from choosing the best type of patio awnings for your property to its installation and after-sale service.
Our awnings are durable, so whether you’re looking to protect your shop-front, café, pub-garden or restaurant; we have you covered.
Why Trust Awning Depot for Your Weatherproof Awning Needs
Each Awning Depot product is manufactured in-house and tailored precisely to your property’s structure and style.
Our in-house steel fabrication team ensures safe installation on any surface, and our experts provide full support from consultation to aftercare.
Whether you need a residential awning or a commercial awning, we deliver bespoke, weather-ready solutions that enhance comfort and protect your outdoor area all year round.
Enhance your outdoor living or business space today.
Request your free quote and discover why Awning Depot is the UK’s trusted name for garden awnings and commercial awnings built for the British climate.
Our specialist awnings advisors can help you choose fabrics, talk you through optional extras and they’ll take care of measuring and installation.