Hours of relaxed recreation or being together with family and friends, these are precious moments when your life takes place outside. Designer awnings from markilux not only provide shade, they open up new ways to enjoy life.
They offer protection on hot days and create a comfortable atmosphere even when the sun has long since set. The decision for a markilux designer awning is a decision for best quality "Made in Germany" - and for many carefree hours outdoors.
Discover our awning range now and get a first impression of our exclusive folding-arm awnings, pergola awnings, conservatory awnings and more! An awning as an architectural statement? Absolutely! In addition to their primary function as sun protection, markilux awnings are a true visual enhancement to your home. In terms of design, material quality and technology, our awnings are the first choice if you are looking for high-quality, durable and aesthetic sun protection without compromise.
Balcony awnings
Patio awnings
Conservatory awnings
Pergola awnings
Extra privacy
Vertical blinds
Electric awnings
Weatherproof awnings
Buying an awning is not an everyday issue. Once you have decided on a markilux awning, it will give you decades of pleasure. Because we have high quality standards for our awnings and process high-quality materials to produce long-lasting products.
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If you are looking for your dream awning, the markilux awning finder offers you a quick and easy way to find the right awning model. In addition to size, there are many other factors to consider when choosing an awning, such as the additional special equipment options or the visual integration into the architecture of your home. With the awning finder from markilux, you can call up compact or detailed information on all products and narrow down the selection using filters.
The awning finder from markilux offers numerous advantages when searching for the right folding arm, window, vertical or pergola awning. Operation is simple and intuitive, many equipment variants and awning sizes are available, and you get an orderly overview of all available awning models. In addition, a quick and direct comparison of the awnings is possible.
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If you would like personal advice, you can contact your local markilux dealer directly. Thanks to the markilux awning finder and the many tools and functions at your disposal, you are guaranteed to find the perfect awning for your needs and preferences.
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Our awnings are available as textile shade-givers in numerous different designs. They are most commonly, although not exclusively, used as the following:
Most awnings consist of a metal frame, i.e. a cassette, folding arms, guide tracks or ropes, of an awning cover as well as of different optional accessories, such as wind and rain sensors.
All markilux awnings are made to measure. This means that the awning is produced to fit a precise location. In this way, patios, balconies and other areas can be individually shaded as required. The colour of the frame and awning fabric of custom-made awnings can also be freely selected. In this way, optimal sun protection and an individual design are achieved to suit the particular location and its style.
The covers of most awnings can be retracted and extended. Depending on the model and equipment, an awning can be opened or closed manually with a crank handle or electrically with a motor.
Do you want to know more about our awnings? Then read on!
The folding-arm awning is the most popular awning and is most often used on terraces and balconies. It provides the ideal sun protection and also protects against light rain. In this type of awning, the two folding arms pull the awning cover away from the so-called roller tube, which tightens the fabric cover.
Full cassette awnings
Semi-cassette awnings
Open folding-arm awning
Full cassette awnings
Open folding-arm awning
Conservatories and covered terraces combine the best of indoors and outdoors. So that you can enjoy precious moments without restriction, markilux designer awnings protect conservatories and patio roofs from strong sunlight. Mounted either on top of or underneath the glass roof, they ensure a pleasant climate and reliable glare protection.
On-glass awnings
Underglass awnings
On-glass awning
The stylish privacy and windbreak solutions from markilux are simply part of an atmospheric summer on the balcony and terrace. After all, there are only a few outdoor seating areas that are protected on all sides from the sun, wind and prying eyes.
Side protection from low sun
For privacy in your garden
Protection from wind
Flexible to use
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markilux 790
The vertical blaind awnings from markilux offer a wealth of advantages over conventional shading systems. They effectively protect you from the sun's glare and prevent your premises from heating up in a climate-friendly manner. At the same time, markilux vertical blaind awnings bathe your interiors in soft daylight without completely blocking out the sun. Translucent awning fabrics allow a view of the outdoors while protecting you from outside gazes.
Vertical cassette awnings
Drop arm cassette awning
Marquisolette
Triangular blind
Vertical cassette awnings
Drop-arm cassette awnings
Markisolette
Triangular awning
The pergola awnings convince with their stable construction. This makes them particularly suitable for large areas. Due to the lateral fabric guidance, they offer optimal sun and weather protection up to a wind strength of 6. In addition, they can be equipped with many extra options such as wind and privacy, light or infrared heaters.
Large size sunshade
High wind stability
Perfect outdoor ambience thanks to additional equipment
Wide range of design options
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markilux pergola classic
markilux pergola cubic
markilux pergola compact
markilux pergola stretch
The free-standing awning systems from markilux enable use even away from a building. This means that any favorite spot - whether in the middle of the garden, by the pool or pond - can be permanently, high-quality and safely shaded.
Textile weather protection roof
Stand system
Awning parasol
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markilux planet
The markilux 900 clamp awning is particularly suitable for shading balconies in urban areas. Due to the uncomplicated installation with clamping columns, which only need to be fixed with a few screws, the awning can often also be used on balconies in rented apartments. This is because, unlike classic folding-arm awnings, the fixing only has a minimal impact on the building structure. This means that the awning can be easily removed if you move house.
Easy installation thanks to clamping mechanism
Ideal for shading rented and owner-occupied apartments
Unobstructed view with full shading
Alternative mounting via top fixture bracket possible
At markilux you can order exclusive custom awnings that you can configure individually. Choose the size of the awning, the frame color, the cover pattern and optional equipment options.
In addition, the high-quality accessories add that extra touch to your awning and include motor drives, remote controls, LED lighting, smart controls and more.
Every markilux awning is custom-made, not only in size and color, but also in terms of equipment options. Our range of optional awning accessories offers you a variety of design options such as bright chrome elements, panoramic windows, valances, and more.
All further details can be found in our overview of available equipment or on the individual equipment pages for the various options.
With markilux designer awnings, the focus is on the perfect feel-good atmosphere.
For 50 years, the play of light and shade has been optimized and individualized. The custom-made sun protection solutions
At markilux you will find the best solution for a beautiful shade in the garden, at the house or on the terrace and balcony.
Through our years of experience as awning experts, we have developed many useful tools over the years that should make choosing the right awning as easy as possible for you:
What does extension mean for awnings?
The extension of an awning refers to the retractable and extendable part of an awning that is covered with awning fabric. As a rule, the extension is defined as a value when specifying the dimensions of awnings. Two of the most important dimensions to consider when buying an awning are the width and the extension.
What is a valance on an awning?
The valance on an awning is the fabric that hangs vertically down the front profile. On the one hand, the valance serves as a decorative element and therefore comes in different designs, such as straight or wave-shaped.
On the other hand, the valance also serves as vertical solar protection, but quickly reaches its limits in this function due to its often narrow design. If you want better protection from the low sun, we recommend markilux shadeplus - the perfect addition to your patio awning.
How big should an awning be?
Instead of asking how big an awning should be, we recommend a different method of determining the right awning size. Use the following questions and tips to find the right size for your awning:
How large is the area you want to shade?
Where is the area (patio, balcony, etc.) that you want to shade located and from which direction and at what time of day does the sun hit this area?
Before you reach for your paper, ruler and calculator, why not try out our practical sun compass? With this tool, you can determine the shade and thus the ideal size of your planned awning - depending on the direction of the sky and the incidence of light - with just a few clicks.
Which awning colour is best?
If you are faced with the question "Which awning colour is best?", the following points can help you decide:
Why are many awnings striped?
Striped awnings - it couldn't be more classic. But why are many awnings striped? This design has become popular for several reasons:
Stripes in different colours create a fabric surface on which soiling is less visible and distracting.
The striped pattern allows for particularly clean cut-off and connection points.
Striped fabrics are associated with holidays, the sea, the beach and leisure, which is why they are particularly popular for awnings. Demand determines supply.
Nevertheless, other colours and patterns are also available for awnings. In the markilux awning cover range you will find around 200 patterns, including special designer covers designed by the experts at markilux. In addition, we can also realise your individual colour wishes on request in accordance with RAL. You can also order awning covers with logo printing for the catering and hotel industry from us. Browse our range of awning fabrics now.
Which fabric is the best for awnings?
Like so many other questions about awnings, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this one. The area of application and your individual preferences and needs determine which awning fabric is the best.
In the exclusive markilux awning cover range, you will find the right awning fabric for every wish: whether light transmission, air permeable, waterproof or flame retardant. Find the right fabric now with the markilux awning fabric finder!
Who installs awnings?
When it comes to the professional and safe fixture of awnings, you should only turn to professionals. You can rely on the certified markilux specialist dealers if you want to have an awning installed.
The trained markilux specialist dealers will take measurements at your premises and advise you on all aspects of our awnings. They will take care of the quotation as well as the delivery and professional fixture of your new markilux awning.
Use our specialist dealer search to find out where your nearest markilux specialist dealer is located.
Who installs new awnings?
As with the fixture, you can also contact a markilux specialist dealer near you with confidence when it comes to re-covering your markilux awning. They will show you our current fabric cover collection and help you choose the right awning fabric.
Our specialist dealers will also help you if you need spare parts for your markilux awning or would like to retrofit your awning with the best accessories, such as a rain sensor, sun and wind sensor or a hard-wired motor.
Find your nearest specialist dealer now and get in touch.
Can an awning be retrofitted with a hard-wired motor?
With many markilux awnings, it is possible to convert a manual awning into an electric awning. If you would like to have your awning retrofitted with a hard-wired motor, it is best to contact your nearest markilux specialist dealer. They will advise you on the options, prepare a quote for you and also take care of the professional fixture of the hard-wired motor.
Are you also interested in other accessories, such as awning lighting, radiant heaters, rain sensors, sun and wind monitors? Or would you like to control your electric awning via a smartphone app? Feel free to contact us or our specialist dealers with any questions.
How high should you install an awning?
When planning an awning, you should of course consider the height. It is not only the height of the cassette that is relevant, but also the angle of pitch of the awning when extended. You should therefore take the latter into account. As a guideline, we recommend calculating with a headroom of approx. 2 metres and an inclination of approx. 15 degrees for extended awnings.
The markilux range also includes special awnings with a particularly large angle of pitch.
How does an electric awning work?
An electric awning naturally requires a hard-wired motor that is connected to a power source. This hard-wired motor automatically extends and retracts the awning. Electric awnings can be controlled using a wall switch, remote control or smartphone app.
Electric awnings can also be equipped with various accessories for even more convenience, including a:
+ rain sensor
+ light sensor
+ Wind monitor
These accessories retract or extend your awning independently depending on the weather conditions and are therefore a practical addition to the basic equipment. Explore the options for awning accessories offered by markilux electric awnings now.
How do you clean an awning?
If you buy a markilux awning, you will hardly need to ask yourself this question. This is because the exclusive markilux awnings are equipped with a special awning fabric with a self-cleaning effect. The highlight: when drops of water hit the awning cover, they absorb dirt particles and roll off.
If you still need to clean your awning, we recommend the following procedure:
Remove loose dirt, such as dust or damp leaves, with a soft brush.
Small stains that have settled can be carefully treated with a 5 per cent soap solution (max. water temperature 30 degrees Celsius).
Can awnings be left open in the rain?
Awnings can withstand light drizzle. In heavy rain, however, you should retract your awning to protect the awning fabric, folding-arms and technology.
With pergola awnings, you can lower a pillar to guide the rainwater away. Awning systems from markilux even have special holes in the awning fabric and gutters in the frame colour through which the water can run off.
What happens if an awning gets wet?
Awnings can withstand isolated rain showers. Permanent wetness can damage the awning fabric, frame colour and technology in the long term. You should therefore allow a wet awning to dry completely before retracting it. Discover our weatherproof awnings.
What wind speed, Beaufort force can awnings withstand?
Depending on the variant (brand, model, optimum options such as trackfix), awnings can withstand weak or strong winds. The stability of an awning can usually be found in the product description.
The markilux awnings are assigned to wind resistance classes. For example, an awning with wind resistance class 3 can withstand wind speed, Beaufort force 6.
Our experts will be happy to advise you on the subject of wind speed, Beort force. Contact us directly or get in touch with a markilux specialist dealer near you.
Are there rainproof awnings?
You can make your patio weatherproof with rainproof awnings. With the right weatherproof markilux products, you can defy the weather and turn your outdoor area into a feel-good place all year round.