
Introducing the
Commercial Butterfly Awning
ShadeZones Commercial Butterfly Awning support structure allows you to fit awnings on both sides to shade especially large open spaces and locations - perfect for the hospitality industry.
The Butterfly Awning is a freestanding retractable awning system from ShadeZone, ideal for hotels, pubs, restaurants, and cafés looking to make the most of their outdoor space. It offers a smart, flexible solution for creating covered areas without the need for building attachments, making it perfect for venues with open courtyards, beer gardens, patios, or terrace seating.
Customisable in both size and colour, the Butterfly Awning can be tailored to suit your brand’s identity—whether you’re after a sleek, modern look for a boutique hotel, a traditional pub garden vibe, or vibrant colours for a busy street café. Its dual-sided or single-sided extension options give you complete control over layout, allowing you to provide cover exactly where it’s needed.
For pubs and beer gardens, it’s an ideal setup for outdoor drinkers and diners, especially during unpredictable British weather. You can cover picnic benches or tables and keep the atmosphere going without worrying about showers or intense sun. Restaurants can use the awning to extend dining capacity and create a premium outdoor seating area that feels just as welcoming as indoors.
Hotels can install the Butterfly Awning near entranceways, poolside bars, or garden dining areas to offer guests a relaxing outdoor environment with added comfort and protection.
Each side of the awning operates independently, giving you the flexibility to open or close sections throughout the day depending on demand, weather, or event use. The freestanding nature also means it can be repositioned or moved if your outdoor layout changes in the future.
Whether you're looking to boost trade, improve customer comfort, or create a standout space, the Butterfly Awning is a high-impact, practical solution that enhances any hospitality setting.
Are you making the most of your outdoor space?
ShadeZone are fully insured & SafeContractor Approved Installers.
ShadeZone is a trusted supplier of shade solutions to the commercial industry all over the UK. We ensure that all of our awnings are equipped with UV ray protective fabric, which also stand against rainfall, keeping your customers safe and dry whatever the weather.
These awnings are electrically operated by remote switch and are simply controlled from inside the business at the push of a button.
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Large selection of awnings with various designs and shapes
Size: Maximum size with one awning 7 x 4m, total coverage 7 x 8m
Use: Designed to provide sun and light rain protectionOperation: Manual or electrical operation
Fabrics: 155 fabric patterns
Frame: 56 frame colours and over 100 fabric colours to choose from
If you'd like to find out more about this product, information on fittings, or to arrange a visit to our showroom, just get in touch.
Butterfly Awnings Product Features
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Aluminium Top Optional
The Aluminium Top bridges the gap between the awnings. Our Commercial Butterfly Topas Awning is suitable for almost all installations, whether stand alone, in a niche, below a balcony or underneath a roof overhang. -
Integrated LED Lighting
LED spotlights integrated into the awnings cassette are available on request. The economical LEDs stand out due to their low energy consumption and are infinitely dimmable through a number of options from, remote control, by hand or Smart app via smartphone or tablet. -
LongLife Arm
The appeal of our the low-noise LongLife arm is its very high tension force – even in gusty conditions. This ensures the fabric is exceptionally well positioned. -
Wind Resistance
The Commercial Butterfly Awning excels due to its wind resistance. It consequently copes easily with winds up to force 5 on the Beaufort scale.
As a leading provider and installer of Butterfly Awnings across the UK, we prioritise both innovative design and uncompromising safety.
Ideal for all hospitality environments, Butterfly Awnings create cool, shaded spaces for your business customers to relax during hot days.
Engineered to endure the demands of UK weather and commercial settings, Butterfly Awnings are the perfect choice.
SafeContractor Approved
Each Butterfly Awning is tailored to meet your specific requirements and budget, ensuring premium quality without compromise.
These awnings are built to withstand strong winds and integrate seamlessly into any environment. With a variety of frame colours and a selection of stunning fabrics, you can create the perfect ambiance for your space.
Butterfly Awnings provide a stylish and practical solution for creating shaded outdoor dining areas. They offer flexible protection from the sun when needed and can be easily retracted to enjoy open skies whenever desired.

Butterfly Awnings Installation options
Specifications for the Commercial Butterfly Awnings
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Download our specification sheet for school awnings here
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143 standard fabric patterns available and 56 standard frame colours, including an extra 150 more RAL colours to choose from.
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Retractable Awnings for Schools come in a range of sizes to suit your outdoor space. We can advise on the right size for you. Please note: The Maximum Width x Projection you can go up to in size in this product range is: 12m x 4m. All Sizes below this are achievable. Contact Us for further details.
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Our Retractable School Awnings can be provided with either a Manual Operation or Electrical Operation. Our dedicated education awning team can help you decide what would suit your awning recuirements best.