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Speak Our Language: A Guide to Awning Terminology

An awning is a useful addition to any vehicle. You can use them camping to create extra space for you and the family and you can use them in the motorsports industry for a mobile work area. Whatever you use them for, it’s a good idea to get clued up on the terminology. So if you’re a bit of an awning newbie, follow our awning guide below to find out everything you need to know about awning skirts, awning support posts and so much more.

Awning buying guide

If you’re new to awnings, some of the terminologies can be confusing. Fortunately, we’ve put together something of an awning guide to help you understand your GH awning. Here’s a breakdown of awning terminology you’re likely to encounter:

Awning Terminology
  1. GH Windout Cassette Box
  2. Roof Sheet Canopy: This rolls into the cassette
  3. Facia: The outer Fascia of your awning cassette winds out from your roof sheet and is where the front sheet feeds into
  4. PVC Windows: These are clear glass PVC
  5. Internal Night Curtains: PVC roll-up curtain
  6. PVC Vehicle Awning Skirt: This is for the bottom of the vehicle body to prevent a draft from coming in
  7. Baseframe Kit: Used on hard standing to tension the sheets and structure in bad weather conditions
  8. Sheet Tracking: Fitted on the sides of the vehicle to attach the sheets and create a weatherproof seal
  9. Heavy Duty Corner Posts: Aluminium box section with a keder groove for the sheets to feed into
  10. Heavy Duty Centre Leg: Aluminium box section leg with keder groove to create central division
  11. Split Colour PVC Sheeting: 1 metre-high colour division
  12. Terrace Rails: Horizontal division that’s 1m-high to create a separate bottom banner (perfect for branding) and a top removable roll up window panel
  13. Mudwall: Keep the dirt off your main sheeting
  14. Roll Up Zip Door: Unzip and roll up to create a doorway
  15. Groundsheet: Available in mesh or solid PVC depending on the ground type

What is a full cassette awning?

Upon buying an awning for your vehicle, you may come across something called a cassette awning. So, what is a cassette awning? The full cassette awning is something that’s designed to enclose your awning fabric, roll mechanism and arms to protect them from the weather. All of our awnings are extremely durable in all weather conditions.

Custom awnings

At The Awning Company, you’re able to select from a wide range of custom awnings and accessories to create the best possible setup for you. Whether you’re working in the motorsport industry or you need a bespoke awning for camping, you’ll find what you’re looking for right here with us.

Awning terminology guide from The Awning Company

Now you know all awning terminology from our guide, you’re ready to purchase your bespoke awning.

The Awning Company is the best awning manufacturer in the UK, and we have a wide range of high-quality race awnings that you can put your trust in. Whether you’re in the motorsport industry and need a space to conduct your work, or you love the great outdoors and require an awning for some personal camping space, you’ll find what you’re looking for with us.

If you would like to find out more about our awnings and talk about how our range of bespoke awnings will suit your requirements, call us on 01204 544 900. You can also get a quote from The Awning Company with a simple call to our team.

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