Patio awnings - facts, myths and types

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Patio awnings - facts, myths and types

The decision to install patio awnings is often accompanied by questions / doubts.
Let us elaborate on the ones that appear most often

  • It does not fade or deteriorate from the sun. Awnings are made of special, high-quality materials (acrylic, waterproof acrylic, PVC-coated polyester) that prevent loss of aesthetics.
  • They are easy to fit. This may appear with ready-made awnings, not with us. Each awning is manufactured to a given size. Here it is important to adjust the cover to the width of the patio; the length should be smaller than the width of the shaded space.
  • It is better to decide on a cassette awning: it depends on the place of installation. If we know that the awning will be in a partially exposed place, it is worth choosing a cassette. It protects the rolled material, e.g. against heavy rain and post-season frost. In addition, it protects the control mechanism.
  • Simple assembly. You can practically always do it yourself. The exception is awnings with a very large area, because here you have to take into account the considerable weight. We mount them to: a wall, balcony or roof rafter.
  • They do not cause trouble when unfilding. Of course, the most comfortable is the electric drive, but manual control is also no problem.

 

Patio awnings in Knall

Palm (PREMIUM in a cassette) - the awning can be equipped with manual or electric control. Construction colors in the earth color palette (beige, gray and brown). The awning is equipped with a reinforced cassette that protects the material after being rolled up. Easy assembly: universal wall and ceiling brackets. , additionally with the possibility of using cross arms and telescopic supports. Facilitated assembly thanks to the use of a support beam. Dimensions: width 7m, projection 3.6m (max).

Jakarta (PREMIUM without a cassette) - the awning can be equipped with manual or electric control. Construction colors in the earth color palette (beige, gray and brown). In the Jakarta awning, we also have the option of installing a canopy that will protect the fabric after being rolled up. The structure is made of extruded aluminum, additionally with the possibility of using cross arms and telescopic supports. Facilitated assembly thanks to the use of a support beam. For large widths, a winding tube support. Dimensions: width 7m, projection 3.6m (max).

Santorini (CLASSIC without a cassette) - the awning can be equipped with manual or electric control. Construction colors in the earth color palette (beige, gray and brown). Easy assembly: universal wall and ceiling brackets. The structure is made of extruded aluminum. Width 5.3 m, projection 2.5 m (max).

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