Awnings

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The awnings primarily meet the need to protect from the sun, but they are also a decorative element in the house and the environment that surrounds it.

Awnings
Vito De Natale
Vito De Natale

When to use external awnings?


Tenda Elisse When you have an open terrace, you often feel the need to cover it and repair it from the sun in order to enjoy more pleasantly the time you spend outdoors, but it is not always possible to build a porch or a gazebo.

The alternative solution can be an outdoor awning, roll up, extensible to open only when necessary.
To install an awning of this type you do not need to ask any permission to the Town Hall, but only the consent of the condominium.

The awnings primarily meet the need to protect yourself from the sun's rays, but they also represent a decorative element in the home and the environment that surrounds it.

It is therefore useless to deny that what we do now is think of the sea, holidays, and that feeling of lightness and lightheartedness that characterize the summer.

Nevertheless, the assessment of the pergola must be done wisely and attentive to all those that are news and adroitness not only regarding the aesthetic, but also the technologies for the operation, installation and maintenance.

The form should be selected according to the architectural style of the house, as well as the size should be in proportion to that of the various openings, but also to the external space to be covered.


Types of external awnings


The awnings are distinguished according to the type of operation, which can be of three types.

Dome tents or canopy cover

tenda a cupola These awnings are mounted on a series of shaped elements which, upon opening, rotate with respect to a central pivot.

The upper part of the tent remains at the same level of the frame, while the protrusion is equal to its overall height.

Extensible awnings

extensible awnings Also called pantograph, the fabric of these tent is applied to a horizontal structure placed on the outer walls.
The opening takes place thanks to that metal arms, stretching, unroll the fabric and allow you to adjust the opening at different levels.
Once locked, the curtains are placed in a case that protects them from the elements.

Drop arm awnings

tende a caduta The drop arm awnings are vertical, which are mounted in the upper part of a horizontal structure and laid down on the sill or floor.

The models with vertical guides allow you to adjust the opening. Applying more horizontal elements of different depths can also increase the ledge.


Models of awnings


tenda Ellipse Pratic For added protection, some models of awnings provide a structure with box used to hold the rolled fabric.

This is the case of Ellisse by Pratic. The awning is made in fabric and has retractable arms and an aluminum frame.

When no longer needed, the awning closes completely in the elliptical box, limiting the size and ensuring a greater protection of the textile.

tende California Forme by Guercio As already mentioned, some models of awnings are equipped with mechanism and controls that allow you to effortlessly raise and lower the awnings, even the large ones. All this is possible thanks to a small motor and a remote control.

The awningCalifornia by Forma by Guercio, for example, is formed of a single pvc cloth and is motorized with internal beam guides. The structure is made of wood glued pine painted. The effect you get is a convenient and practical elegance.

Don't worry, in the absence of electricity, the closing and opening of the awnings can be operated manually, with the traditional control rod.

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