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Non Cassette awnings explained
Basically there is no casing at all around the retracted awning. The fabric is rolled up and the arms are retracted and it is all totally exposed. Due to this lack of protection the most suitable positions to install an open awning would be under large overhang areas such as soffits or eaves. This will then afford some protection against inclement weather conditions.
There are essentially two reasons that would determine the purchase of an open awning – the first being the need for the extension of the awning to be greater than the width, the second is economy. When the requirement is for the awning extension to be greater than the awning width then the necessary construction renders this awning not able to be cassetted
The Markilux 1300 Stretch is the classical folding arm open awning that also offers the opportunity for the extension to be longer than the width on selected sizes. The extensions on the arms allow for sizing as follows: the 2.25, 2.5, 3 and the 3.5 metre wide awnings can all have an extension of 3.5 metres.
The Markilux 1300 offer even greater size options; up to 7 metres wide with a 4 metre extension.
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The strong chain link arms on both of these models facilitate the option of the Shade Plus (the drop down valance) being fitted on any width size with an extension size up to 3.5metres.
In virtually all circumstances, if there is no overhang to provide protection we would strongly recommend the fitting of top cover plates with side cheeks.
The Combisol 500 economy awning is another option for a very strong, competitively priced open cassette awning.
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