"I love my new patio awning - I can finally use my deck on those hot summer days. My ony regret is that I didn't buy one 8 years ago when I bought my house!"
Mrs. Gardner

1. THE IMPERIAL AND IMPERIAL/MARCESA
The Imperial and Imperial/Marcesa are our flagship awnings. Both Imperial models are ultra-strong, with heavy-duty arms using a patented poly coated steel belt. These belts are made of flexible steel cables sealed in a UV-resistant poly carbon. This enables the smooth movement of the arms while eliminating wear on the casting components, prolonging the life of the arms. These awnings also have a larger than average mounting bar and the largest round tube in the industry (82mm) that is extruded of the hardest architectural alloy available. All these features combine to make these awnings two of the strongest awnings you'll find anywhere!
The Imperial turns into the Imperial/Marcesa with the addition of a horizontal stabilizer bar running the width of the fabric. This bar keeps the fabric taut and prevents a lot of the usual 'flapping' in the wind as well as keeping the awning more stable. It also gives you more 'headroom' under the working part of the awning by keeping the first half of the awning almost horizontal before starting it's slope - very useful when mounting height is an issue.
Both of these awnings have the advantage of being able to add an optional 'drop valance' to the front of the awning. This drop valance will roll down up to 5 feet to give you exceptional low angle sun & glare protection when using a sunscreen - or will give you privacy when using an opaque fabric. The valance is controlled with a detachable crank handle and rolls easily up and down from the front profile.

2. ROYAL IMPERIAL AND ROYAL IMPERIAL/MARCESA
These awnings feature the same heavy-duty arms and poly-coated steel belts as in the Imperial and Imperial/Marcesa. Two big differences make these quite unique. The most important difference is that instead of an optional drop valance they both come standard with 'adjustable pitch control'on all 2-arm awnings (up to 19' wide). A crank handle inserted in the special gear loop on each arm housing can be turned to lower the angle or 'pitch' of the awning which allows you to block low angle sun. This is done easily and conveniently no matter the position of the awning - you can even adjust the awning when it's fully projected!
This is really important for early morning sun or early evening sun which hits you in the eyes just about dinner time! It's also great for using the awning in the rain - simply change the angle of the awning and the rain will roll right off!
The other difference is in the way the awnings are constructed. The Imperial and Imperial/Marcesa have the mounting bar below and the fabric roll above it. The Royal line is an 'in-line' awning meaning the mounting bar is in back with the fabric roll in front. This may make a difference when installation is a tight fit in the available space.

3. THE IMPERIAL CROSS-OVER
The ImperialCross Over is a very unique and specialized style of awning that will allow a large projection on a very narrow awning. It does this by means of having the arms of the awning 'cross over' each other as the awning folds up. Because of this unique method of design, the Imperial Cross over needs to be mounted higher than other awnings to allow freedom of movement underneath. The Cross Over is similar to the Imperial in that it slopes down in a straight line when the awning is extended.

4. THE EMPRESS AND EMPRESS/MARCESA
These awnings are cassette retractable awnings. This means that the fabric is completely contained in a cassette when the awning is rolled up. The cassette protects the fabric and mechanism from weather, dirt and moisture all year round. All of the exposed frames are white polyester powder coated. These cassettes are ideal for situations where maximum protection is necessary and is ideal for roof mounted awnings. The Empress has the European good looks of our Imperial style awning and the Empress/Marcesa features the same centre stabilizer beam as the other Marcesa style awnings.

5. THE MONARCH
This new awning is a Free Standing Retractable Motorized Shading System! This awning is a double sided shading system that will provide protection from the sun and light rain virtually anywhere you desire. At a touch of a button you can extend this awning up to 360 square feet to provide cooling and instant shade. The Monarch is available in 3 widths, 13', 15'6" and 18' wide and each side with a 10' projection, which will give you up to 360 sq. ft. of shade.
This unique motorized double sided awning is available in our complete line of 100% acrylic fabrics. It can be mounted using surface base plates or posts that can be submerged into concrete footings. The awning framework is constructed of powder coated steel posts and cross section members with corner gussets to provide a safe, secure, and cool environment to entertain or relax under.
When not in use, the awning can be fully retracted with the fabric storing inside a protective cassette.
If you've ever considered a retractable awning but had no place to mount it on your structure, then the Monarch free-standing awning is your answer.

Options and Specifications

1. The Imperial and Imperial/Marcesa

• projections of 5'0", 6'8", 8'4", 10', 13'2"
• max width 30' without series connect
• Heavy duty arms with polycoated steel belt
• Large (40mm) mounting bar and 82mm round tube for extra strength
• wall, soffit or roof mount
• series connect available
• adjustable valance available up to 20' widths
• silver anodized or white powder-coated hood cover available
• motorization available

2. The Royal Imperial and Royal Imperial/Marcesa

• projections of 5'0", 6'8", 8'4", 10', 11'6", 13'2"
• max width 30' without series connect
• All 2-arm awnings (up to 19') come standard with adjustable pitch control
• Heavy duty arms with polycoated steel belt
• Large (40mm) mounting bar and 82mm round tube for extra strength
• white powder coated frames
• wall, soffit or roof mounting
• series connect available
• silver anodized or white powder coated hood cover available
• motorization available

3. The Imperial Cross Over

• projections of 10', 11'6", 13'2" (dependant on width)
• widths 8', 9', 10', 11', 12', 13', 14'
• hood cover available in satin anodized or powder coated white
• white powder coated frame
• white powder coated castings
• motorization available

4. The Empress and Empress/ Marcesa

• projections of 5'3", 7', 8'6", 10' & 11'6"
• max width 23' without series connect
• white powder coated frames
• white powder coated cassette
• Heavy duty arms
• All 10' and 11'6" projection awnings have 3 springs for unsurpassed strength
• adjustable pitch available to 19' widths
• wall, soffit or roof mounting
• series connect available
• motorization available

5. The Monarch

• projecton 10'on each side for a combined projection of 20'
• widths of 13', 15'6", 18'
• white powder coated frame and cassette
• Motorized with remote and self-adjusting inside limits.

Adjustable Pitch Control
A 'must-have' for decks with low-angle sun concerns, this feature will allow you to "follow the sun" as it lowers or rises, allowing you to enjoy your deck without the sun shining directly in your eyes! It's also great in the spring and fall when the sun is at a much lower angle compared to the high summer. The adjustable pitch control allows you to lower the end of the awning to give maximum coverage. With Aristocrat awnings, this is accomplished with a simple turn of a crank into the eye-hook on each arm housing. You can then smoothly and easily adjust the angle of the awning to the desired position whenever you want - even with the awning fully extended! Pitch control is standard on the Royal Imperial and Royal Imperial/Marcesa awnings up to 19'wide, and optional on the Empress and Empress/Marcesa awnings up to 19 feet wide.

Hood Covers
On exposed walls, motorized or roof mount applications you will want to protect your beautiful awning when it's rolled up from accumulated dirt, bird droppings and excessive rain with a hood cover. Our hood covers are made from extruded aluminum for long lasting good looks and are available either satin anodized or powder coated white. (Custom colours are available - price is charged according to size of cover). Our hood covers up to 26' long are one continuous piece (unseamed) and have a rolled drip edge which acts like a gutter in the rain. The other option is to choose one of our 'cassette' style awnings that fully enclose the fabric when the awning is rolled up.

Mounting Options
Patio awnings can be mounted several different ways. Mounting on a vertical wall is the most common form of attachment. Depending on the awning style, you will need approximately 7 - 10 inches of free wall space to mount the brackets. Keep in mind that the awning itself will take up about 12 - 14 inches of space from the top of bracket to bottom of the arms. If this space is not available another option is to mount to your soffit. If there is still not enough room to clear doors or windows, another good option is to mount to your roof. Most people cringe with the thought of putting holes in their roof, but our installation method and specialized brackets will not compromise your roof's integrity - guaranteed!

Side light & Privacy Protection
If you have a problem with South or North exposures as the sun is rising or setting, you can add a sidepanel that clips on to your extended awning. The sidepanel is custom made to match your individual awning and is available in the same attractive fabrics and colours.
Another option for the same problem is the side fan. These decorative fans retract from either the right or left side and come with a welded vinyl cover to keep the shade clean when it is not in use. The frames are all heavy duty white powder coated extruded aluminum. They come in three sizes: 48”, 60” and 72” and are available in six attractive colours.

Both of these products are also ideal for privacy in crowded or exposed situations.

Fabric
Aristocrat awnings come in a broad selection of striped and solid patterns with over 250 colours to choose from in brands such as Sunbrella, Dickson or Aristocrat's exclusive European fabric collection, Symprol(TM). They're all offered at the same price point, so let your imagination run wild with the choice!
These solution-dyed, scotch-guarded acrylic fabrics carry a 5 year warranty not to fade or rot and are highly mildew resistant. Your Aristocrat awning will look as good years from now as it does when first installed.

Controls
Our retractable patio awnings can be operated a number of ways. Gear operated with detachable crank handle is standard; and our high speed Gieger bevel gears are fast, smooth and easy to operate - much more so than the old style, cheaper 'worm gears'. These gears also come standard with an automatic end stop to keep you from inadvertently winding the awning up backward and ruining the fabric over time.
Awnings up to 19' in width have a gear ratio of 1:3 and awnings 20' and above are 1:8. This means fast, smooth operation no matter what the size of awning you choose!

For even greater ease and convenience, we suggest adding a motor and switch. Please see our page on Motors & Automation for more details

For maximum convenience consider remote control or automated systems such as wind sensors or sun & wind sensors. We can even have your awnings tied into your home computer system! Remember - the easier it is to use your awning, the more you will want to use it!