Blinds & Shutters - Issue 4/2023

AWNINGS
All in private
Sun and privacy
protection for
small balconies
from markilux
It’s not just large patios that need good
protection from the sun, but also small outdoor
spaces. Manufacturer markilux has special
awnings and lateral solutions in its product range
that also provide protection from prying eyes.
Outdoor living is an ongoing trend, which is why
awnings that protect outdoor spaces from the sun
and wind are very much in demand. And that is
also true of small balconies and roof terraces, as
well. One of the companies offering a special
selection of products, which at the same time
provide protection against prying eyes, is awning
specialist markilux.
Protection from the wind and prying eyes
Practical solutions are offered by the vertical
roller blinds “620” and “625” fitted with a “tracfix”
system, that keeps the cover perfectly taut or the
marquisolette model “740”, for example. They can
all be easily attached to a wall or under a balcony
as sun protection and privacy screen. As such, they
provide plenty of protection from the wind and
prying eyes. The side awning markilux “790” is also
suitable for this purpose, additionally providing
protection against a low-lying sun. Attached to a
wall, it is quickly extended by means of the
integrated handle. For balconies with a sloping
roof overhang, it is also available with an angled
top edge. In this constellation, it can be combined
well with a compact pergola awning or a foldingarm
awning.
Awnings for special purposes
Products with a slimline cover cassette are ideal
for protecting small outdoor seating areas from
the sun and heat. This helps them blend in with
the building feature to which they have been
attached. There are also special stretch awnings for
balconies, reveals and roof terraces that require a
large projection, i.e. the markilux “1600” and
“1710” models. They are fitted with special arms
that extend a particularly long way out. Freestanding
systems are also well suited for small
outside areas as they combine the advantages of
an awning with those of a parasol as in the case of
the “syncra” model. The awning hangs on a crossbeam
supported by two lateral posts, giving you
plenty of space under the solar protection system.
It is either fixed permanently to the ground or
held in place by ballast boxes that can used as
plant beds or as a seat. Smart or sensor-controlled
technology makes the awnings easy to operate
and, together with lighting systems and infrared
heaters, they offer the same comfort as the
systems developed for larger terraces.
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