Universal Options
Graphics
There are many ways of applying graphics to PVC panels. Banner quality vinyl graphics are quick and easy to apply but tend to crease easily if care is not taken on the folding and storage of the sheets.
The best solution, budget permitting, is to stencil the logo and paint out using a special PVC waterproof ink, as used by screenprinters. This is cost effective for one-offs and is easily reproduced on roof panels, valances and barriers.
Finally, full colour digital printing can recreate photographic quality on to any white PVC or mesh panel.
Custom Designs
We can manufacture your awning to practically any design you wish, the addition of graphics and split level colours can really enhance your paddock presence. For exact costings we would require sight of artwork or if you wish our design team can create visuals for your approval.*
* Optional Extra
Truss
Enhance the look of your awning in the paddock with aluminium truss framework. From structural sections and entrance arches to simple bolt on legs. Contact us for more information.
Sidewall Sheeting
To be used with Aluminium Base Frame. Our standard PVC sidewall sheeting uses a 630 gm lacquered PVC coated polyester.
Terrace Sheeting
Just like spectator barriers, in certain situations it can be important to keep the public "out". Using our terrace you can create that VIP area but with an open feel. These panels are ideal for company logos rather than print on to the main awning sheets.If your sponsor changes, the terrace sheeting is considerably less expensive to reproduce.
Spectator Barriers
The ever increasing demands on PR are all important in the Motorsport World, but restraining the general public without "shutting" them out has always been a problem. We have developed a versatile free-standing barrier system that can be printed up with your company's logos, they remain tight and clearly visible, but can be dismantled and stored away in a relatively small area very quickly.
Flooring
We can provide heavy duty pvc groundsheets or plastic interlocking flooring all competitively priced per square metre. Contact us for more information.
Aluminium Baseframe
Keeping the sidewall sheeting firmly held down is very important, both visually and from a safety aspect. We achieve this by using an anodised 11/4 10's gauge aluminium tube threaded through a pole pocket on the bottom of the sheet. This is then held down by a simple location pin on the steel foot plate, this bracket is ajustable to give a degree of adjustment for uneven ground and you can further secure the foot plate by using the steel pegs. The aluminium baseframe is easily removed to allow vehicle access or by adding an aluminium chequer plate ramp, the baseframe can remain in place.
Where the baseframe meets the vehicle, securing it to the ground can prove difficult. There are generally three options, standard is to fit a steel clamp on the vehicle at waist height; however this will depend on the vehicle construction. Through this clamp slides a tubular pole which locates on to the baseframe thus preventing the sheets from lifting.
The next option is to fit a nylon or stainless boss in the side of the vehicle, to which we fit a removable extrusion that seals the sidewalls to the vehicle, this aluminium extrusion also acts to locate the baseframe pole to the ground.
The third option is to weight the baseframe down where it meets the vehicle by locating it into a heavy duty hexagonal base plate.
Ballast Kits
When it is not possible to drive stakes into the ground or to avoid the cost of reinstatement of concrete or tarmac in the paddock we have the perfect ballast solutions for your awning;
Bag and Truss Solution
The water weight bag is attached to the overhang or awning leg. The standard size is 1.8 metres long and will achieve the corresponding hold down force
- Ballast Bag
- 85kg
- £85.00
The bags are filled at the top by hose and emptied through a bung in the bottom. They come with an eyebolt kit for fitting and are available in a good choice of colours. They are ideally suited for sponsor logo printing. (optional extra)
To further enhance this product we offer a Truss Quad Cradle:
- Truss Quad & bag kit with total ballast weight 100kg
- size 300 x 300mm
- £400.00
- Truss Quad & bag kit with total ballast weight 250kg
- size 400 x 400mm
- £500.00
This truss section clamps onto the awning leg to give further ballast and provide a sturdy cradle for the ballast bag. This product can be further accessorised with a bolt on base plate with castors; easy movement of the ballast bag especially if water is not available in set up area.
Ballast Table 250kgs
This product gives 250kg of ballast as well as a functional terrace table. It is manufactured in aluminium truss which holds a 250 kg water bag, it has a base plate and table top plate which can be manufactured to your measurements.
- Price per table
- £500.00
250kgs to 500kgs Solution
The bags are filled at the top by hose and emptied through a tap in the bottom. They come with an eyebolt kit for fitting and are available in a good choice of colours. They are ideally suited for sponsor logo printing. (optional extra)
- 250 kgs
- £550.00
- 500 kgs
- £600.00
Please note
Ballast kits are provided to further stabilise your awning in the event of adverse weather conditions. The Awning Company recommends that your awning is ballast down in such conditions but takes no responsibility for the weight of ballast used. In order to determine the specific ballast weight required your awning will have to be structurally tested.
Storm Bar Bracing
To further secure your awning in adverse weather conditions we can provide extra bracing bars.
Upright to Roof Rail Brace
500mm long aluminium bracing bar including bolt kit for fitting
- Upright to Roof Rail Brace
- £10.00 each
Gable leg to Roof Rail Brace
500mm long aluminium bracing bar including bracket kit for fitting
(please advise bay width when ordering)
- Gable leg to Roof Rail Brace
- £55.00 each
Working at Height Solutions
Whilst it is always preferable to avoid working at height, the reality of erecting an awning in the paddock means it is unavoidable. The Awning Company can provide you with a permanent safety system, tailored to suit your vehicle and awning. We can factory fit or offsite fit at your premises or at circuit on one of our exclusive install dates.
Roof Height Safety System
5A work restraint system for fall prevention. Tested in accordance to EN795 Class C Individual serial numbered for traceability
- Roof Height Safety System
- £500.00
Belt Harness Kit
(inc rope restraint x 2, for use on truck roof only). Individual serial numbered items for traceability.
- Belt Harness Kit
- £90.00
1 Point full harness
(inc rope restraint x 2, can be used for on ladders as well). Individual serial numbered items for traceability.
- 1 Point Full Harness
- £95.00
- Installation at premises
- (mainland UK)
- £400.00
- Installation at Circuit
- (awn co circuit install dates & venues tba)
- £250.00
We can also offer a simple solution for ladder safety, with fittings utilising the 1 point harness and a strap to secure the ladder to the vehicle, as well as providing training for use of this equipment and working at height.
Please note
We strongly recommend that all your staff receive training in working at height procedures and safe use of the equipment we provide.