FAQ's

Door Canopies

1. What guarantee do I get with my Prior Products Door Canopy?
All our door canopies come with a five year warranty against defects in manufacture.

2. How do I maintain my Prior Products Door Canopy?
As our door canopies are maintenance free they will not need to be painted. The only thing you will need to do is wash your canopy occasionally with warm soapy water. Do not use solvent cleaners as they could discolour the canopy.

3. Is it easy to fit a Prior Products Door Canopy?
All our canopies come with fitting instructions. Any competent DIY enthusiast should be able to install a door canopy with the use of a drill, screwdrivers and a fine toothed saw in less than half a day.

4. Can I fit a Prior Products Door Canopy on my own?
All preparation can be done by one person. However, we recommend two people for fitting the canopy to the wall.

5. My house walls are not a conventional brick built construction. Can I still fit a Prior Products Door Canopy?
Most stone, brick or breeze block walls are perfectly capable of supporting a door canopy. If in doubt, consult a local tradesman.

6. Do I need Planning Permission to fit a Prior Products Door Canopy?
No Planning Permission is not required. However, if there are any restrictions in place to changes you can make to your property, we recommend you consult your local authority Planning Office for advice.

Bow & Bay Canopies

1. Will my bow canopy fit any opening size?
Our bow canopies come in four sizes to suit any aperture from 1500mm to 3400mm.

2. How do I know what size to make the windows to suit my canopy and base?
Our specification sheets give details of the width and projection for each canopy size. If you need further help, we can give you a detailed set out for your particular aperture, free of charge.

3. Can you supply the windows to suit my bow canopy and base?
Yes. Prior Products design and manufacture a full range of PVCu windows and doors in our own factory. Contact us for details.

4. Will my Prior Products bow canopy be insulated?
Yes. Our bow canopies contain foam insulation as standard.

Garden Room 

1. What size will my Garden Room Roof be?
Our Garden Room roofs come in nine different sizes as standard. Special sizes can be made to order on application.

2. Where can I get the windows and doors for my Garden Room?
Prior Products design and manufacture a full range of Rehau PVCu windows and doors in our own factory. For full details, see our website www.priorproducts.co.uk

3. Will I need planning permission for my Garden Room? 
You will need to check with your local authority.The permission required, if any, will depend on your area, the type of property you own and what other building work you have already carried out. 

4. Will my Garden Room Roof include guttering?
Integral guttering is incorporated into the roof. The drain hopper can be installed anywhere on the roof to suit your requirements. The roof also includes a central electrical duct, so you can install lighting if required.

5. My house walls are not a conventional brick built construction. Can I still fit a Prior Products Door Canopy?
Most stone, brick or breeze block walls are perfectly capable of supporting a door canopy. If in doubt, consult a local tradesman.

Car Ports & Awnings 

1. How easy is it to fit my Car Port?
Provided your wall is of solid construction and you use the correct fittings for the type of wall, a competent DIY enthusiast should, with the help of one other person, be able to install a canopy with no difficulties. Please make sure you use the appropriate tools and access equipment.

2. I want a supported car port. How do I fix the supporting columns (legs)?
We recommend that the columns are secured to a pre-laid concrete pad, laid approximately 400mm below ground level, using the U brackets supplied. If a suitable concrete base is already present, then the columns can be attached to it with the U brackets.

3. Is it possible to have my Car Port installed for me? 
Yes. Depending on where you are in the country, we can arrange for one of our partners or ourselves to fit your carport or awning at a reasonable price.

4. What can I use my Car Port or Awning for?
The applications are limitless. Our awnings have been used as car ports, caravan shelters, bicycle shelters, patio awnings. In short, anything you need to protect from rain, snow, sun etc.

Decorative Shutters

1. How do I know what size of shutters I will need?
To determine the height, measure the height of your window. Determine if you want to make the shutters the same height as your window, or slightly bigger. We will make the shutter to the height you give us. For the width, decide what width of shutter you require to match your window and property. Ensure your shutters will not foul on cill horns, overflow pipes, drainage pipes etc.

2. Will I be able to close my shutters at night, or when I go away?
No. Our shutters are purely decorative. They are designed to enhance the appearance of your property, without the need for time consuming and costly maintenance. We can supply hinges and hooks, which will give the appearance of the shutters being able to be closed, but again they are purely decorative.

3. Are Prior Products Decorative Shutters easy to install? 
Yes. For full details see our Decorative Shutter Installation Guide on our website. 

Shelters

1. What designs of shelters are available?
Our shelters are individually designed and built for purpose. Please contact us with your requirements and we will endeavour to help you.

2. Are Prior Products Shelters available for commercial purposes? 
Yes. Let us know where you are and what you require and either one of our partners or ourselves will contact you. 

3. Can you fit my Shelter for me?
A full survey and installation service is available.

4. Does the Shelter need to be attached to a wall?
Our shelters can either be free-standing or wall mounted, depending on your requirements.