Modern wall designs such as those in a timber frame construction are very trendy. This type of wall is becoming more and more popular due to the benefits it offers such as a pleasant room climate, modern and energy-efficient thermal insulation as well as short construction times. However, when it finally comes down to choosing the right type of awning for sunny south-facing patios, this is where problems can start. The installation of folding-arm awnings on house walls is subject to stringent technical rules and regulations. High tensile loads are exerted when the cover is retracted and extended. A sudden gust of wind under the cover can increase this load several times. The wall must have an adequate load-bearing capacity.
Alternatives to installation on a house wall
So what solutions are available if a façade constructed of timber or glass is unsuitable for the installation of a classic awning and one wants to avoid having to move continually underneath an umbrella? Free-standing awning frames, for example, are a practical solution. This solution also avoids damaging the external insulation of a wall. Like the markilux syncra uno fix, the awning is attached to a sturdy frame. It is anchored to a concrete foundation near to the wall. There are also systems that do not require anchoring to the ground. One of these is the syncra uno flex. With this model, aluminium boxes filled with gravel, pebbles or sand ensure stability and safety. The boxes are permanently connected to the awning frame. They can be used as flower beds or as an additional seat using suitable aluminium or wooden covers and seat cushions. There are eleven awning models to choose from to suit personal tastes and specific requirements. Small and compact, generously proportioned, stylish and elegant, with or without lighting system.
markilux is the (market) leader in the area of awning production in Germany and one business domain of the Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co. KG in the Westphalian Emsdetten. Since 1972 the family enterprise has been producing awnings for terraces, conservatories and windows. The high-quality products are distributed by professional partners in Germany and abroad. About 1,700 selected companies assure the high qualitative standards during the assembly of the awnings. The basic principle of the enterprise is: “There is nothing that cannot be improved.”
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