Markilux 779/879 Under-glass Shade System
Featuring a cleanly designed cassette and angular guide tracks, the 779/879 is engineered for large horizontal and sloping glass areas, providing shade coverage up to 27m² with dimensions reaching 6 meters wide or long without support bars.
- Dual Cassette Options – Choice of square (779) or round (879) cassette style
- Advanced Tensioning System – Drive belts and integrated gas pistons deliver taut fabric coverage
- Large Coverage Capability – Shades areas up to 27m² with no wires or support bars required
- Enhanced Options – Tracfix fabric encapsulation and LED spot/strip lighting for evening ambience
Perfect for creating comfortable, well-lit spaces under large glass installations while maintaining clean aesthetics.
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Colour Options
Markilux Awning Colours
The awning’s frame colour complements the fabric cover, creating a seamless architectural integration. Our premium awnings offer a versatile colour palette ranging from various white tones to a timeless anthracite finish, allowing you to select the perfect complementary shade for your design.
Traffic White RAL 9016
Off-white Textured Finish 5233
Metallic Aluminium RAL 9006
Stone Grey Metallic 5215
Anthracite Metallic 5204
Grey Brown Similar to RAL 8019
Havana Brown Textured Finish 5229
Any RAL as an Optional Extra
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.
Under Glass Roof Lantern Blinds & Skylight Blinds
Under glass roof lantern prices from based on 1.5m x 1.5m with electric motor and VAT for all systems.
Over Glass External Roof Lantern Blinds & Skylight Blinds
Over-glass external skylight blind prices are based on 1.5m x 1.5m with electric motor and VAT for all systems. Custom Fit for Any Roof Lantern or Skylight – Covering up to 6.8m x 13m with premium pleated, blackout, and dimout fabrics.
