Markilux 900
PRICES STARTING FROM £1990+VAT
Transform your balcony into a shaded retreat with minimal drilling and no major structural work. The Markilux 900 clamp awning revolutionises balcony shading with its innovative clamp-in system that secures between floor and ceiling using adjustable posts. Winner of both the Red Dot: Best of the Best Award and the iF Design Award, it combines the elegance of a full cassette awning with the flexibility to relocate if you move. This makes it perfect for rental properties and apartment living.
- World’s first designer clamp-in awning with high-quality articulated arm technology
- Compact full cassette (105mm deep) designed to sit discreetly on any balcony
- Floor-to-ceiling clamp posts, minimal drilling, maximum flexibility
- Unobstructed views with just 5° pitch (drop-arm awnings require 45°)
- Covers up to 400cm wide × 200cm projection, 8 square metres of shade
Ideal for tenants and apartment owners seeking premium balcony shade without major structural alterations. Contact us on 0208 288 1081 for expert advice. We serve Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
Lighting Options
LED-Line
Light up your evenings with Markilux LED-Line awnings. These slim, energy-efficient LED strips fit seamlessly into your awning’s cassette or front profile. Available for patios and pergolas with optional lighting on side tracks and support tubes.
LED-Spots
Transform your patio with adjustable LED spots. These compact, swivelling lights are built into your awning’s front profile, offering precise, dimmable illumination for any occasion. Perfect for both standard and pergola awnings.
LED Spotline
Meet the versatile Markilux LED Spotline: a wall-mounted lighting solution for any awning model. This adjustable, dimmable strip installs easily under your awning cassette, available in 180cm (3) or 300cm (5).
Operation Options
Smart Awning Control
Upgrade your outdoor experience with smart awning technology. Control your awning effortlessly via an app or remote, enhancing comfort and convenience.
- Convenience: Manage your awning with ease using an app.
- Energy Efficiency: Minimise indoor heat by extending the awning.
- Flexibility: Customise control settings to suit your preferences.
Somfy TaHoma Switch
The TaHoma Switch turns your home into a smart, connected space, simplifying life and boosting comfort. It integrates your Markilux awning into your system.
- Centralised Control: Manage multiple smart devices, including your awning, from one hub.
- Mobile Access: Operate your TaHoma Switch conveniently via smartphone.
- Smart Integration: Synchronise your awning with other smart devices for a fully connected experience.
Smart Home Ready
Not ready to fully transition to a smart home setup yet? With Smart Home Ready, you can lay the groundwork for seamless future upgrades and integration.
- Choose io Radio Motors: Look for Somfy’s “Smart Home Ready” label for integrated, secure io radio protocol.
- Seamless Integration: All motorised sun and glare protection products come Smart Home Ready.
- Gradual Transition: Start with compatible devices and build your smart home over time.
Types of Awning Control
When choosing an awning, consider not only design and size but also operation. You can opt for manual control with a winding handle or a motorised option with a remote control. Optional sensors for sun, wind, and rain allow weather-dependent adjustments. For added convenience, smart home integration lets you control your awning remotely via your smartphone or tablet, perfect for when you’re away or forget to adjust it before the weather changes.
Winding Handle
Manually operated awnings are easy to use. Insert the crank handle and turn it to extend or retract.
Radio Control
Effortless well-being. Control awnings, shades, lights, and heating with a Markilux remote.
Automatic Awning Control
The smart system automatically adjusts the awning based on weather conditions like sun, rain, and wind.
Awnings with Radiant Heater
An infrared heater, attachable to an awning or sun protection system, ensures warmth and comfort outdoors. Markilux infrared heaters deliver efficient, low-glare infrared heat for a cosy atmosphere, perfect for gardens, patios, balconies, and awnings. They are energy-saving, effective, and offer warmth at the push of a button.
Design
The world’s first designer clamp-in balcony awning, combining high-quality articulated arm technology with the elegance of a full cassette, designed specifically for city balconies in rented and owner-occupied apartments.
- Pitch range 5°–70° — individually adjustable to suit balcony orientation and preference
- Operation: manual winding handle, hardwired motor, radio-controlled motor, or smart home
- Available fabric covers: Visutex, Suncolours, Perla FR
- Frame colours: traffic white RAL 9016, stone grey metallic 5215, anthracite metallic 5204; custom RAL colours available
Technical
- Bionic tendon articulated arm technology, developed by Markilux and modelled on nature for optimum power transmission with low-friction, low-noise arm flexing
- High-tech fibre tendon tested to a minimum of 50,000 arm flexions by the Fraunhofer Institute
- Wind resistance class 2 (Beaufort force 5 / 28–37 km/h)
- Fixture type: clamping columns (wedge-in); optional top fixture bracket also available
- Cassette dimensions: 105mm deep × 225mm high
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