Blinds & Shutters - Issue 3/2023

PROFILE
lasting, high-quality product is a good
decision. “We like our customers to be
confident that they are making a smart,
long-term investment when they choose
our awnings,” says Philip Lewens. “We strive
to exceed the expectations of our
customers by employing the latest
technologies and materials in the
development and manufacture of our
products.”
Positano pergola
The new weatherproof pergola Positano,
which comes onto the market this year, has
also been designed with the latest trends and
customer wishes in mind. The pergola awning
received recognition back at the prototype
stage in 2022 with the European Product
Design Award (EPDA) for best product
design. Available in sizes of up to six metres
wide and five metres in depth, and with a
waterproof cover, this awning affords variable
weather protection for generously
dimensioned patio areas. The maximum width
is achieved here without the use of
intermediate rafters. Two fabric grades of
different texture with a waterproof coating
are offered for the awning, while highprecision
toothed belt technology is used to
ensure smooth extension and retraction and
for tensioning the fabric panels. As with the
manufacturer’s Murano glass roofs, the roof
pitch is infinitely adjustable. Rainwater is
drained via the side rafters and rain gutter
invisibly down the inside of the supports. The
Positano is equipped as standard with a
motor drive; radio remote control and the
possibility of integration into the home
automation system are optional features,
while LED strips can also be integrated into
the transoms.
Proven components and construction
technology from Lewens glass roofs in the
Murano series were used in the
development of the pergola awning. As a
result, the Positano awning can be
combined with additional products from
this model range, such as Glissando sliding
glass elements and Finestra fixed glazing.
Furthermore, the vertical awnings of the
Micro series form the perfect complement
to it.
New developments
Another new development is a support
frame that enables awnings, pergolas and
glass roofs to be erected free-standing on
both sides without a wall. The maximum
width of the unit is up to 7 metres,
depending on wind pressure and snow
loads.
The Murano Modulare glass roof, which
features special configurations such as
chimney openings and sections extending
around corners of 90 to 135 degrees, is still in
the development phase. The maximum depth
of the glass roof in this case is 5 metres.
A reason to celebrate
Products, employees and customers, says
Philip Lewens, are the basis of the
company's success and growth over the
past 25 years. They are fruits of our mutual
commitment. The Lewens family and team
would like to thank everyone involved and
invite employees, customers and partners to
a big anniversary party in autumn, at the
end of the season.
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