Awnings are a perfect addition to weather proof your alfresco experiences throughout the cooler rainy days and nights; however, by also additionally installing an outdoor infrared patio heater, you will be able to bring warmth and cosiness to these areas too.
Whether you have an awning protecting your patio, garden, restaurant, café, caravan or even a holiday home - Heat Outdoors has a solution to suit almost every possible awning environment.
The Shadow range offers the most up to date in sleek, neat & discreet outdoor heaters which will fit perfectly under any size awning. For awning spaces where installation area is perhaps limited for other reasons, free standing and table top options are also available to ensure you are never without a heating option.
Beneath the superb list of our most popular heating options for awnings below, there is an extensive guide to awning installations and advice and tips for what to consider and when. As always, our knowledgeable specification and customer service team are always contactable, should you need that extra little bit of guidance.
Our awning suitable heaters can be fitted out of eye-line and are perfect for both large and small areas with awning. Our Shadow range offers Ultra Low Glare technology for a more subtle heating experience as well as a sophisticated mounting system, telescopic and stainless steel stands.
Beautifully designed and built by our own design and engineering team, this exclusive range of high end heaters not only add heat to your awned patio or outdoor area, but also a distinct ultra warm ambiance without glaring bright lamps. They offer essential economy via effective parabolic reflectors which dissipate maximum heat from the lamp as evenly as possible across the area.
Providing instant heat at the touch of a button, our outdoor awning heaters are as suitable in your garden at home, caravan or mobile awned areas as they are in an al fresco restaurant bistro, pub garden or bar setting.
Although it’s important to maintain and clean the lamp and unit while your heater is outside and before use. It’s possible to permanently keep your units fixed along with you awning all year round if you need to. Our wide range offers one of the most waterproof awning heating solutions on the market with a rating of IPx5 and IPx6. Explore our Shadow range which can be used in almost all weather conditions in complete safety.
People love sitting outside! When you have awning heating at your business or awning heater capability with your caravan, it’s incredible to find the possibilities for you and your guests to enjoy. Al fresco brings new possibilities for your customers stay longer and spend more, in the same sense they’ll give you more of that al fresco experience which is so valuable while you’re out on the road and welcome the added space your caravan awning gives. The commercial electric patio heaters we offer are durable, stylish, waterproof and come with our standard 2-year warranty.
Lamps are not covered under our warranty but given proper maintenance they are durable in all conditions and can last between 7,000-10,000 hours.
Unlike traditional heating, infrared heaters offer direct and instantaneous heat – no layering-up or hand-rubbing required.
Working in a similar way to the sun, infrared heaters send infrared waves straight from their heating elements to people and objects directly in their path. Rather than warming the surrounding air (like a traditional radiator), infrared heat is enjoyed at the flick of a switch. This makes them perfect for areas which have limited shelter from the elements. When it comes to your awning, you may have shelter from above and the wall it is fixed to but it can be difficult to block the wind from all sides.
Because infrared heaters transmit warmth through direct waves, the heat they generate can’t be blown away or escape in the wind. This makes them the ideal choice for outdoor environments of any size – from garden patios and conservatories to large open-air locations, and your awning environment.
Short wave halogen heat lamps consist of a tungsten filament heated by the passage of an electric current to a temperature of some 2,200oC. At this temperature most of the emission is in the short wave infrared band.
The moment that they are switched on, a warming effect can be felt, so the heaters only need to be switched on when the area is occupied and when the ambient temperature dictates that heating is needed. 92 per cent of the energy used is converted to heat within seconds of the heater being switched on - the remainder is converted into light as a by product of the process, giving a cosy and welcoming glow that adds to the ambience of the area. For heating applications a ruby sleeve or gold dichroic coating encloses the halogen heat lamp, to filter out the intense white light and provide an aesthetically pleasing warm glow.
As a rule, ordinary lamps should only be mounted horizontally and will quickly burn out in a vertical position. If you need to mount heaters vertically, check with the manufacturer that it offers lamps suitable for this purpose. Specify heaters with side reflectors as they keep the heat away from the critical part of the lamp and significantly improve the output of the heater.
For more information on short wave infrared awning heaters click here.
Short wave high intensity quartz heaters work like the sun and have a warming effect the instant the heaters are switched on. Short wave heaters warm people and objects in the beams range rather than the air; resulting in a pleasantly fresh warmth rather than stuffy warm air. Long and medium wave heat has comparatively poor heating characteristics, especially when used outdoors, as it relies on heating the air and does not penetrate to the skin to and warm up the person. Short wave is ideal for all outdoor areas as it heats the skin and objects rather than the air.
In addition as long and medium wave heat warms via the air, it is susceptible to air movement and therefore not easily and reliably directional.
In reality, a medium wave filament, which only heats up to around 900º Celsius, is more suitable for curing and drying processes rather than for outside heating applications, although cheap heaters with medium wave filaments can and are sold as exterior heaters! Long wave heaters are most suited to heating inside areas where a low level of heat is required and it is acceptable for the heaters to be in use for some time to pre-heat the area before it is occupied.
Click through to our articles on medium infrared heaters and long wave infrared heaters for more information.
When it comes to heating large awnings or parasols, we offer the Solamagic parasol heating system.
Parasol heating is a great way to provide gentle, consistent heat that complements any outdoors café, bar or dining experience.
Combining parabolic heat lamp reflectors and the latest low-glare technology, the 5.6kW Solamagic parasol heater and Solamagic Parasol Heater Set features a powerful yet balanced heat distribution with the added benefit of extremely versatile mounting capabilities. Either in a fixed arrangement to the wall your awning is mounted to. Or for larger or permanent awnings, the Solamagic Parasol Heater Set offers one of the ultimate heaters sets for your area and can be mounted to the structure of your awning.
Beaming gentle, ambient heat – Solamagic won’t spoil your salad or cause you to break out in a sweat. It will provide a sumptuous environment your customers can enjoy time after time. Providing instant heat at the touch of a button, Solamagic outdoor parasol heaters are as suitable in your garden at home as they are in an al fresco restaurant bistro, pub garden or bar setting.
Constructed from lightweight aluminium and finished with a thick, high-quality powder coating – the Solamagic is equally stylish and functional.
With a slender, adjustable mast holder or joist mounting system, it fits seamlessly into upscale restaurant parasol systems and awning systems without cluttering the appearance of a dining area. This gives it a distinct advantage over floor-standing patio heaters, which can overwhelm intimate settings.
Giving you control in any outdoor situation, our patio heaters are available with a variety of operating modes. From iOS/Android and smartphone-based bluetooth technology to traditional switch and remote handset controls, we put the control of comfort outdoors in your hands. Not just when choosing the best electric awning heater for your needs but literally with the essential control boxes and wireless app technology which makes it so easy to control on/off and power output of your heating system.
When searching for your ideal heating, it’s important to ask essential questions to make sure you purchase the right product. Don’t forget, if you struggle to answer any of the following questions, just email or call us direct via our contact information.
If you know the answers to these questions, the heater(s) will usually choose themselves, however, we are always pleased to speak with our customers and make recommendations based upon your specific circumstances.
For logistical reasons, coffee shops, food markets and restaurants often have more sophisticated, semi-permanent parasols and canopy systems in place. These are sturdy enough to be left up overnight and make it quicker and easier to set up the area the next day.
In these locations, a super sturdy model such as the Solamagic infrared patio heater is ideal, Shadow Fatboy or Shadow Ultra Low Glare 3kW – 4kW with Bluetooth control boxes can be configured. Featuring a solid mounting structure and waterproof power management system – once they’re up, you can leave it in place for as long as you like. The only maintenance required is a periodic check of the lamps and to clean down the surface from any debris which may have built up on the outside, inside and lamp of the unit.
Finished with thick, white powder coatings, titanium and stainless steel contruction these heaters offer the sturdiest of our parasol-mounted and commercial awning heating. It is also suitable for larger shade masts which have a mounting diameter measuring 45–90mm.
For any awning heating system which only requires a more basic setup, there is a wide selection of portable options which include telescopic stands. As well as easily detached mountings which can be assembled on a temporary basis throughout the year. In fact the Shadow mounting systems is specifically designed to that the heaters can be removed easily through the seasons.
In a changeable climate as we see in the UK or even more so if the climate is warm during the day but cools in the evening. Enjoying drinks, meals or simply being outdoors in the garden all year round enables a true lifestyle of the Mediterranean.
Originally the preserve of high-end restaurants and hotel resorts, our awning heaters are now commonplace in, yes, pubs and cafés, but also domestic gardens, caravans awnings and pergolas across the UK and Europe.
Finding the ideal garden parasol with heater attached can be tricky. Many garden centres only sell basic garden furniture options, their staff understandably aren’t knowledgeable enough to give tailored outdoor heating advice.
At Heat Outdoors, we know a bit about developing outdoor technology and providing heating systems built to precise requirements. Our dedicated customer service team are on hand to answer any questions you might have, no matter how bespoke.
Whether you need guidance in choosing the best parasol heater for your back garden, or you’d like to plan a comprehensive heating system for your pub garden or commercial dining area – we’re here to help you.
Just call 01279 466 500 (9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday) or email [email protected] to speak to one of our team.
