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Malaysia's weather is hot and humid all year long. You can feel the scorching hot floor if you step out of your house or your whole car porch is slippery after rain.

Homeowners prefer to upgrade a manual gate to Awning, making entering and exiting a property easier without having to leave the vehicle.

Is it awning important for you? It depends. If you have a tiny farm on your house compound or want to dry your clothes, perhaps an awning is not a familiar thing for you

Not everyone knows about awning but in this article, we will let you know how to install an awning in Malaysia, awning installation cost calculation, and avoid common mistakes people experience!
What is an Awning / Pergola?Ultimate Guide to Choose Best Awning in Malaysia?How Much Does Awning Installation Cost in Malaysia?Important: Do I need to apply from Local Council Before Installing the Awning? Best Awning IdeasBenefit of installing Awning in MalaysiaCommon Awning ProblemsFAQ on Awning

What is an Awning / Pergola?

An awning is a structure on a frame used to keep the sun or rain off a car porch, window, or doorway.

There are many time of awnings for homes, which come in different budgets.

We will explore each of the awning options available in the market. You will learn the pros and cons of each of them in the next section.

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Ultimate Guide to Choose the Best Awning in Malaysia?

There are several types of awnings on the market. To sort them out, we put together all of them with their respective pros and cons

Awning MaterialDescription, Pros, Cons

Zinc Metal Deck

- Lightweight yet durable, and colorful. - Get noisy during rainy days. - Affordable

Polycarbonate

- A type of thermoplastic material, that can block up to 99% of harmful UV lights without blocking the visible light. - Usually used on the balcony or deck area. - lighter than metal, low maintenance material. - Since it was translucent, you may see the water spots left over. - May crack and leak.

Aluminum Composite Panel, ACP

- Made up of layers of aluminum and plastic panels. - Great weather resistance, anti-corrosion, fire resistance, and durability against impacts. - Come in various colors and designs.

Glass Awning

- Luxury looks - Laminated or tempered glass, usually combined with a PVB panel, has the durability of a car’s windshield.n- Good light penetration - Will remain in shape and not shatter when receiving extreme shock. - Heavy hence need strong support. - Expensive

Fabric

- More common on business premises - Can come with a custom logo and design. - Affordable. - Used in motorized/retractable awning.

Pergola

- Pergola is a permanent structure. - Usually, it is thick with multiple layers, as part of the building. - It can made up of materials above.

If you have no idea which material to go with, you may do a simple visit to nearby houses to take a look at which awning fits your needs and budget.

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How Much Does Awning Installation Cost in Malaysia?

How to calculate the price of awning installation?

The price of the awning is not just depending on the material type, but also the total size covered and the type of additional supports added.

Some homeowners also need to rework the rain water flowing system.

You will get a better offer if you have larger sizes than the minimum quantity order.

Table below is a reference of per square feet pricing of awning installation in Malaysia and Malaysia.

ItemPrice FromUnit
Zinc Metal Deck RM10sqft
Polycarbonate, PURM20sqft
Aluminum Composite Panel, ACPRM20sqft
Glass AwningRM40sqft
FabricRM15sqft
Pergola (Price depend on thickness and complexity)More than 50sqft
Example:

A Quotation of Supply and Install of 20’x5’ Aluminium Composite Panel, ACP for a Terrace house Malaysia. The awning contractor need to dismantle exiting awning structure.

DescriptionUnitQuantityUnit Price (RM)Amount (RM)
To dismantle existing awning roofL/S1800800
To supply and install Aluminium Composite Panel (20ft x 5ft)sqft100202,000
To supply & install lighting pointnos280160
2,960
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Do I need to apply from the Local Council Before Installing the Awning?

Yes. You need to get approval from your local council before installing awning or other construction projects.

Law: Akta Jalan, Parit Dan Bangunan [AKTA 133] - Undang-undang Kecil Bangunan Seragam 1984 (UKBS 1984)

Based on this low, all plans must obtain approval from authority (Local Council). Permits will be issued for approved projects.

However, permits may not be necessary if you’re installing a smaller awning within your place.

If your property is on strata title, you may need to refer to Akta Pengurusan Strata 2013 and management if installation are allowed.

Some good example to start with

Best Awning Ideas

1 Car Porch Awning

Popular ACP Awning

Curved Car Porch Awining

Terrace House Car Porch

2 Backyard Extension Awning

Awning with Gutter

Glass canopy for family space

Side house awning

3 Balcony Awning

Balcony awning

Glass awning with fan

Glass awning with metal strips decor

4 Window Awning

Fabric Window awning

Marquise awning

Roof tiles awning

5 Walkway Awning

Walkway awning

Walkway awning with lights

Walkway glass awning

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Benefit of installing Awning in Malaysia

1 Create Shade

A homeowner decides to install an awning, the core reason cannot be away from getting a structure to shield off the sun and rain.

2 Save Electricity

During a Hot day, an awning helps reduce the direct sunlight in your house. This reduces the room temperature and hence reduces the need for air-cond for cooling purposes.

3 Improve Space

The same goes for rainy days. Your compound will kept dry and comfortable.

With this, your house technically has better outdoor space to access by family members at any weather conditions.

4 Protect Outdoor Furniture

Awning also extend the life of your outdoor furniture, from being direct damage from sun or rain.

5 Aesthetics

Glass awnings or thickened pergolas also improve the building aesthetically, making it look luxurious and trendy.

6 Collect Rain Water

Some homeowners added gutters to collect rain water for daily usage.

Common Awning Problems

1 Require Frequent Cleaning

Due to the tropical climate in Malaysia, we experience hot and rainy days.

As time passes by, dirt, leaves, debris, and mold may accumulate on the awning. It causes it to lose its shine, discolored.

If you are using glass awning or translucent polycarbonate awning, you will see the spots and affected area.

Cleaning requires external professionals as the surface is inclined and slippery.

Moldy Fabric Awning

Dirty, Stained Glass Awning

2 Leaks & Cracks

Most awning materials come with at least 10 year warranty.

However, given the weather in Malaysia, installation faults and corrosion of joints, leaks, and cracks may occur.

Repairs are needed to prevent more damage due to the leaks and cracks.

If you’re using a polycarbonate or glass awning, and are hit by a heavy object like a roof tile falling on it, it may crack.

3 Noisy when Raining

You will find it pretty noisy when rain droplets hit a metal zinc deck. Moderate noisy if you are using an Aluminum Composite Panel, ACP awning.

Questions?

FAQ for Awning

Awning prices are pretty standard in Malaysia and Malaysia.

All pricing can be broken down into cost per square foot.

However, the cost may vary depending on the material, thickness, and additional supports required.

If you installing an ACP awning for your standard 10’ x 20’ car porch or balcony area, it would cost RM4000.

If you go for a tempered glass awning, the cost will go up to RM8000.

These costs include material and labor.

- Check their past projects for track records. Check if they have a physical workshop.

- Have a clear idea of what you want and ask for a site visit for quotation.

- Always compare at least 3 awning contractor offers before making a decision.

If you’re running tight on budget, and just need a awning for you car porch or garage, metal zinc deck is the most affordable option.

If you’re looking for awnings that value for money, aluminium composite panel (ACP), or polycarbonate awning offer high durability and color options for you. Choose polycarbonate if you want better natural lighting.

If you want something luxurious, a glass awning is definitely the go to choise

1 day on-site installation.

1 - 3 days if extra electrical wiring work is needed.

Speak to your awning contractor to confirm the installation time.

- 100% full payment upon confirmation.

- 50% deposit upon confirmation. 40% before installation. 10% after installation.

Do a thorough background check on your contractor before making any payment.

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