The hinged system has improved significantly over the last few years. Today, the cassette awning is considered to be the device that has in its design a mechanism for assembling and unfolding the awning. The shaft is at the heart of the structure.
As a rule, it is placed in places where there are excessive natural phenomena. The remaining parts are responsible for mobile movements and fixing the finished structure to the base.
These additions are often made of lightweight and durable aluminium. To extend the functionality of the products, manufacturers equip the cassette awning with various sensors. These include devices that react to sun and wind.
Interesting fact about the coffer awning.
In the 15th century a marquis had built a types of awning over the windows on the front side of the structure, which protected the interior from bright sunlight.
They were represented by a rigid frame over which a dense opaque fabric was stretched. The name of the awning is thought to have come from the title of this ingenious person.
How the motorised cassette awning extends 7 metres.
The awning cassette device is controlled in two ways: manually and using the built-in or remote control.
Sensitive sensors operate the rotating shaft automatically according to the settings. They can be factory or self-installed.
Dynamic canopies are popular due to the wide variety of structures, functionality and design solutions.
After all, such a motorised 7-metre cassette awning can cover the site up to 7 metres from the wall (mostly from 1.5 to 5 m).º
It is worth noting that the operational period can be shortened due to simple errors. For example, if the slope to eliminate precipitation is less than 15 degrees or the installation will be carried out in violation of the instructions as a whole.
Therefore, it is better to entrust the installation to a specialist in cassette awning motorized 7 meters.
Interesting fact about cassette awnings.
A hinged structure called marquise became famous in Europe after the 15th century. The predecessor was the umbrella. The Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and Syrians worked on its invention even before our era.
Cassette awning functions.
The original function of the cassette awning with motor has remained unchanged. It protects the protected area from sunlight.
Dense stretched materials cope with this task. In addition to UV rays, rain and snow do not penetrate through the fabric, which is important for outdoor recreation during rain. And also a wide ledge of a low canopy partially protects people from gusts of wind and dust.
The sun’s rays, in addition to brightness, are marked by the ability to transfer heat. Therefore, the manual cassette awning over the windows in hot weather will contribute to the coolness inside the house, preventing the natural radiator from heating up the air.
Area of application of the manual cassette awning.
Today, several motorised cassette awnings are installed on facades in cities as well as in the private sector. With the help of the cassette awning, shop windows and restaurant windows are decorated.
On the road, this creates a comfortable atmosphere for visitors: the sun does not blind the eyes and no heat is generated inside the room. You can also find extendable cassette awnings covering street cafés with original ceilings, and in the private sector balconies and terraces are decorated in this way.
Did you know that…
A Chinese carpenter made an individual awning for a relative. And Peter the Great brought the article to Russia. Moreover, umbrellas were already known in Holland at that time.
Today, motorised cassette awnings are used not only for their intended purpose. The appearance of the straightened products allows you to implement various design ideas with regard to the architecture and facade of the building.
The attractiveness of the motorised cassette awning and the advertisers with the sellers is very eye-catching.
They usually put logos, names, contacts and other information on the cassette awnings to attract the attention of passers-by.
Main classification of cassette awnings.
All awnings are conditionally divided into 2 main groups: vertical and horizontal (elbow) structures. The first type is functionally similar to straight awnings. They are installed on windows, partially or completely closing the glass.
Cassette awnings are represented by various retractable products: open, semi-cassette and cassette (closed).
They differ in the level of protection of the fabric in the folded state against the effects of natural phenomena.
The operating principle of the cassette awning is as follows:
- the cassette awning pulls the awning out from under the eaves during straightening;
- When the mechanism is folded, the net is automatically rolled up on the shaft.
Depending on the length of the arms, the width of the cassette awning can vary. If the awning surface is large, the manufacturer reinforces the horizontal structure with additional vertical support elements. This is especially true if the slope of the canopy is steep.
Open cassette awning.
The use of such structures is relevant only in the presence of a cornice. This is due to the fact that the cassette awning in its folded state has no protective strips. Therefore, such products in their group are the cheapest.
Semi-cassette awning.
The shaft of such a cassette awning has an addition in the form of a semi-circular casing. At the same time, the supports in the assembled state remain uncovered from rain and snow.
The products are used in the absence of architectural elements acting as a barrier against precipitation.
Closed cassette awning.
The fabric and mechanism are completely concealed in the box after assembly. It is presented in a closed box.
A good example is the roof of a car. During the movement of the machine, the structure is exposed to wind, dust, dirt and precipitation.
The design features ensure the safety of the fabric. Therefore, the price of cassette cornices differs significantly from other options to a large extent.
Materials for the manufacture of the cassette awning.
A thin, durable plastic material is used to manufacture the covering part of the cassette awning, which must not deform after repeated rolling on the shaft and stretching.
Some types of fabrics meet these criteria. In addition, awning fabrics should have the following qualities:
- The ability to scatter light.
- Resistance to ultraviolet radiation.
- Minimal moisture permeability (a barrier to light precipitation should be created).
Characterised by maximum compliance with all acrylic and glass fibre (PVC) fabric requirements. Cloths made of synthetic materials do not lose their quality characteristics when the thermometer reads from -30 to +50 degrees Celsius.
Manufacturers claim that such awnings retain their original colour for up to 5 years.
In addition, in connection with these fabrics, one can note their low cost and resistance to deformation under the pressure of snow, rain and during operation in general. Another advantage is the special factory treatment with dirt-repellent impregnations.
If you still need to clean the fabric, then you cannot do it yourself. In addition to replacing the old one with a new awning. This is only possible at the factory.
Parts that make up the cassette awnings.
The other parts are made of aluminium, galvanised steel or stainless steel. All cassette awnings are combined products in terms of metal elements.
Thus, unlike guides with front beams, the shaft and supports must be made of high-strength steel.
Some manufacturers use ceramic and copper-based metal alloys to reduce the cost of the products. At the same time, the warranty period of operation is not 3 to 5 years, but 1 year or less.
Benefits of cassette awnings.
Thanks to the design features of cassette awnings, the rolled-up fabric is safe from natural precipitation. This is due to the presence of a sealed casing containing all the constituent elements.
The additional cover is also worth mentioning. It provides minimal space between the wall and the straightened canvas. Because of this, it practically does not flow behind the awning.
In the assembled state, the products do not create dissonance in the decorative design of the facade, as the body looks clean and aesthetically pleasing.
Some manufacturers incorporate an electric motor in the box so that the mechanism can be controlled by remote control.
And, for example, an automatic cassette awning is additionally, if desired, equipped with wind or sun sensors. The canopy is then opened and assembled without human intervention.