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There are all sorts of reasons why an individual might want to have an awning installed in their home, it could be to bring more light into the house, to create a transition between the living areas and the outside, or to create a small terrace area that will be sheltered from the rain... The awning for the entrance door or other, must be wind resistant (in terms of the fixing and the frame), its structure can be made of wood, wrought iron, aluminium, galvanised steel, etc. The design of your awning can be either very modern or very classic to blend in with a stone façade for example. The important thing to remember about installing an awning is that you will be making your house more pleasant to live in and more practical. From a purely financial point of view, you will also significantly increase its value, as is the case when you add a veranda, a patio, a pergola, or garden furniture, which is not insignificant for many owners. The terrace awning, with its attractive joinery, is a small living space protected from the weather, and this is perfectly in line with the bioclimatic fashion that we have seen emerge in recent years. You can also install climbing plants around it to structure an arbour, consider all sorts of small finishing touches or a layout that will enhance your exteriors, where you will find yourself spending more and more time.

The question arises as to what type of extension you can build without any administrative formalities and the answer is quite simple: in order to be in compliance with the rules, the best thing to do is to refer to what the law says on the subject because it is very precise, as it often is. The law says the following: planning permission is only required for awnings with a footprint of more than 20 square metres; if the covered area is less than these 20 square metres, then no permission is required and a simple declaration will suffice. However, if the surface area exceeds 20 square metres, you will have to make a prior declaration to the local council and then obtain a building permit. This is compulsory as the building site concerns a new construction, which will add to the living area already declared during the initial construction. To do things in the right order, you should first find out from your local authority whether there is a Local Urban Plan (PLU) and in which zone your property is located. The rules may be stricter in certain protected areas, and more flexible in urban areas. Outside the PLU urban zone, the 20 m² rule prevails; if the floor area exceeds this value, a simple declaration will no longer suffice, and you will have to apply to the local authority for planning permission (note that the same applies to the floor area). To finish with this administrative part, the building permit application must be sent to the town hall of the municipality, by registered mail. It can be drawn up by the owner or any other authorised person. You can download a form from the public prosecutor's website and fill in all the details of your project.

Of course, there is no specific training for awnings, but if you want to learn the tricks of the trade and the necessary knowledge base, then the best thing to do is to look at training courses related to construction and carpentry, whether it be wood or metal. There are all sorts of training courses in this field, with various titles, and the easiest way to find out exactly what they are all about is to ask the questions directly. As for the more academic courses, there are various diplomas that may be suitable for a job as an awning fitter. Here is a list that could be very useful to you: - the Bac Pro Wood Construction Technician, which is offered by more than 100 establishments throughout the country - the BP Carpenter Wood, which is offered by more than 60 establishments throughout the country - the Wood Carpenter CAP (more than 130 establishments provide this training in France) and the Wood Builder CAP (more than 60 establishments provide this training in France) - the TP Wood constructor (18 establishments) or the TP Wood carpenter (15 establishments) - the TP - the BTS Wood and Housing Construction Systems, which is offered by 57 establishments throughout the country - the CP Technical Manager of a Building Craft Company - the Professional Licences Pro Wood or Pro Building Whatever your course of study or your original training, it is important to know that it is in the field that you learn all the tricks of the trade. It is therefore very important to look for a craftsman who has experience and who has already installed or manufactured many awnings.

His field of intervention is much wider than one might think at first sight, since the professional offers his services to both private individuals (on houses, villas, flats, etc.), and to companies and all public services (village halls, town halls, etc.), so the market is very large. The right professional to manufacture, repair or install your awning will not only develop or install it. He or she also has a role to play in advising customers on matters such as the choice of materials, the size of the roof, etc. Very often, clients have a clear idea at the outset, but the feasibility of their dream project must be put to the test in real life, and in particular the configuration of the premises. It is precisely at this point that the specialist's opinion can really be important, because his experience should enable him to see what would be best for a particular situation, for a particular house structure, or for a particular wish expressed by the customer... A windproof, sunproof and waterproof structure, which offers strong resistance to the wind in order to take advantage of the outdoor space, should not be the result of a rough DIY and requires real know-how. With or without walls, some awnings can be motorised, with or without remote control, some are used as sunshades or screens, some are inflatable, some are equipped with LEDs, some can even be oriented or rolled up, in fact the designs are innumerable, as are the materials (fibreglass, pine or spruce beams, resin, treated wood, tempered glass, acrylic glass, polycarbonate, polyester, PVC, tiles, roofs, etc.)

Building an awning is not as easy as you might think at first glance, it is very technical (and it is not easy to install either). Indeed, when the work begins and you leave the world of theory and the blueprint, you have to deal with all sorts of external elements, which most of the time you don't really think about: it can be the orientation of the structure, the materials you are going to use, the layout of the space... You will therefore need the advice of a real professional in the field in order to obtain the relaxation space you had wished for and that suits you. An expert will be perfectly equipped to give you his opinion, he will be relevant when he suggests changing this or modifying that, for X reason... If he advises you to change the orientation of the awning or this kind of thing, understand that he is used to it and that he is not saying this just to talk and look like a specialist. Finally, the professional will also be able to recommend a particular material, which is trendy, strong, durable and easy to maintain, because of his or her perfect mastery of the field and long-standing expertise. The professional is simply the man of the situation who will be able to provide you with a host of clever ideas and tips that should not be underestimated...

Whatever the city or region you live in, you will be able to find a qualified professional. In Burwood, in Burwood, in Burwood or in Burwood, it doesn't matter, because the network of the territory is quite correct for this profession... In the first instance, we advise you to simply ask around, as word of mouth is always one of the most effective ways of doing this type of work. However, if this method fails, which is quite possible, then we encourage you to use the Internet, which hosts sites like StarOfService, for example. StarOfService.com simply lists all the professionals in a given field, depending on where you live, making the search infinitely easier and faster! A few clicks later, the site even gives you the opportunity to obtain the contact details of the professional you are looking for and to contact him/her directly.

In order not to be mistaken in your choice of a professional who has a proven track record and who charges acceptable prices, word of mouth is undoubtedly the easiest, quickest and safest way to find one. We therefore encourage you to talk about your project to your friends, family members and acquaintances, perhaps they know a craftsman or a company that deals with this type of work... If word of mouth fails, then you can turn to the Internet again, and the StarOfService website. The lists of professionals operating in your area are accompanied by reviews and comments from customers who have used their services, giving valuable information about the quality of their work. Once you have selected the right professional, check their availability, clearly define your project and set mutually agreeable deadlines. Some questions to ask an awning professional during the initial contact: - How long have you been in the business? - What initial training did you receive and how long have you been in the business? - What are your prices? Is it possible to have details? - Are you going to offer me a proper estimate before the work starts? - What are your availabilities? - Can you guarantee to respect the deadlines that we will agree on?

The average price of a door awning is between 50 and 900 euros, but this is only an average and may vary. The price differs from one awning to another, because in reality there are a whole series of factors that come into play, among which the most impactful are - the brand and manufacturer - the materials used (glass, wood, wrought iron...) - the size of the awning. However, the material remains the factor that has the greatest influence on the price. In terms of shapes, colours and components, the possibilities are endless and you can even invent your awning from scratch with certain companies! However, let's face it, originality will come at a cost, most of the time. We prefer not to go into the details of prices, because once again, each project is unique and will be priced according to the context and the direct environment.