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Weinor Smaila | The Small Cubic Awning

Elegant | High-Performance | Modern | Award Winning

Weinor Smaila is a compact, square profile full cassette awning that is ideal for balconies and smaller patios where you want premium shade without a bulky unit taking over the elevation.

Because Smaila is made to measure, it can be sized around how you actually use the space, including door positions, seating layouts, and the direction of the sun. When the awning is closed, the cassette fully encloses the fabric and key components to help protect them from rain, dirt and general exposure, keeping the awning looking smarter for longer.

Smaila is also a design-led choice. It has been recognised with the German Design Award Winner 2024, which is useful reassurance if the awning is going onto a prominent façade or a modern apartment elevation.

Key benefits at a glance

Compact, cubic cassette awning developed especially for balconies and small patios.
Modern, square design with a clean, screw-free look that suits contemporary urban settings.
Fully enclosed cassette and controlled rain drainage for optimal protection against wet and dirt.
Strong, low-noise LongLife arms and wind lock safety device for high wind resistance up to Beaufort 5.
Optional VarioShade Valance with integrated solar module for extra front sun, glare and privacy protection.
Integrated LED spotlight option and Tempura heating for extended evening and shoulder-season use.
Wide choice of fabrics and frame colours so you can design Smaila to suit your personal taste.
Integrated LED spotlight option and Tempura heating for extended evening and shoulder-season use.
Wide choice of fabrics and frame colours so you can design Smaila to suit your personal taste.

Technical summary

Type: Small, cubic full cassette folding-arm awning for balconies and compact patios.
Max width: Up to 5500 mm (with max 3000 mm projection).
Max projection: Up to 3500 mm (with max 5000 mm width).
Cassette size: Approx. 210 mm wide x 155 mm high, with a slim, rectangular profile.
Pitch: Infinitely adjustable up to around 40 degrees (up to approx. 20 degrees with VarioShade Valance), set on site to balance shade, headroom and water run-off.
Wind resistance: Tested to wind force 5 on the Beaufort scale, supported by a wind lock safety device that helps prevent the awning lifting in gusts.
Drive: Motor drive as standard, with manual gear handle also available for awning and valance.

If you are comparing Smaila with other compact cassette awnings, the difference is how much capability it packs into a balcony-friendly format. Alongside the clean square cassette, Smaila offers upgrades that genuinely solve common small-space issues, particularly the VarioShade or Valance Plus front screen for low sun and privacy, with a solar-powered option that is useful where cabling is awkward. Add the integrated, dimmable LED spotlights and optional Tempura heating and you can turn a compact balcony into a comfortable evening space, not just somewhere that is usable at midday in summer.

Decorative End Caps

This awning has been designed with you in mind, providing you with a special touch the end caps can be equip with 5 attractive patterns. Offering a modern and contemporary shape the Smaila is robust and built to last many years with its fully enclosed cassette.

Slim Cubic Design

All technical components are protected from the elements The strong and low-noise weinor LongLife arm and several further high-quality components guarantee the best quality as standard made in Germany.

What Our Customers Say

Smaila

Elevate your balcony or patio into a personalised sanctuary with Smaila! This compact awning brings ample style to your outdoor haven. Its chic, square design, free of visible screws, and an exceptionally spacious fabric surface cater to your desires for a sophisticated living ambiance, perfect for contemporary urban settings.

Do you have a small area that you love and want to enjoy year round? Then the Smaila is the perfect choice, with roof mounting

Sizes

The maximum width of the Weinor Smaila is 5.5m. The maximum projection of the Weinor Smaila is 3.5m.

Design, comfort and options

Smaila is built to look intentional on the wall. The cubic cassette creates strong lines, and the decorative end-cap options let you add a subtle design detail that helps the awning feel like part of the architecture rather than an afterthought. The VarioShade Valance is the upgrade most balcony customers notice immediately in daily use. It drops vertically from the front profile to cut glare through patio doors, reduce low sun on faces and screens, and add privacy from overlooking neighbours, without needing to change the awning pitch every time the sun moves. With the integrated solar module option, the valance can be operated independently of the main power supply, which is particularly useful on upper floors or where you want to minimise disruption to internal décor.

For evenings, Smaila can be specified with LED spotlights integrated into the cassette, with stepless dimming so you can soften the light for dining rather than having a single harsh setting. Add Tempura heating and you extend comfortable use into spring and autumn, making Smaila a genuine outdoor living upgrade rather than just shade.

Control, fabrics and Made in Germany quality

Smaila is motorised as standard, and you can choose the level of control that fits your home, from straightforward operation through to remote control, smart home style control and automated weather systems. If you want the awning to look after itself more, sun and wind automation can help it respond to changing conditions and protect the installation when you are not outside.

A big part of Smaila’s appeal is how configurable it is. You can choose from a large fabric collection, and the fabrics are designed for outdoor longevity with water-repellent and dirt-resistant finishes, plus strong UV protection. Frame colour choice is also extensive, and Weinor’s in-house powder coating gives a durable finish that holds its appearance over time.

Smaila is positioned as premium quality made in Germany and is supplied with a certificate of authenticity, giving extra peace of mind that you are buying a genuine Weinor product.

Heating & Lighting is available at an additional cost.

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Samson Awnings and Weinor partnership

Samson Awnings has worked in partnership with Weinor since 2007 and is a specialist UK dealer for Weinor products. With Samson, you are not just buying an awning; you are getting a Weinor specialist to help you specify, install and support the system properly for the long term.

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