Awnings are used for versatile purposes. Primary they serve as sun protection or wind protection, often also as visual shield in order to safeguard one’s own privacy. Laboratory tests have shown that it can be up to 20 °C cooler under an awning in an actually warmer environment.

Correctly fixed at windows they can also make sure that interior spaces are kept cool and therefore save costs for possible cooling systems. With the reasonable positioning of an awning, large terraces can be turned into an almost insect-free zone, so that you can comfortably spend time outside at all times of the day.(Sonnenschutz, Windschutz, Sichtschutz, Fenster, Innenräume, Terrassen)

Basically, there are several kinds of awnings, which mainly differentiate in their flexibility. For example the cloths of a rollaway awning are rolled on a special cloth spindle, whereas there are also static alternatives, which cannot be changed in their ways. Due to climatic conditions, for instance the possibility of heavy storms, changeable awnings are preferable in most cases. Additionally, an automatic control system can be set up in the house, which can be programmed as necessary. (Rollmarkise)

The fabrics used for the cloths can significantly vary. Fabrics made from PVC are used for example when the awnings are permanently exposed to all weather conditions, because they provide a special stability. Furthermore, they are quite wind-resistant and dirt-repellant. Due to the fact that they can be recycled quite well, cloths made from PVC are also an environmentally friendly alternative. The material polyester constitutes a very stable option. Compared to the likewise often used acrylic, polyester is especially stable and tear-proof.

Furthermore, acrylic has the disadvantage to be hardly dirt-repellent. However, the big advantage of acrylic is its excellent resistance against ultraviolet light, which cannot be provided to that extent by any other material. Finally, the diverse strengths and weaknesses of the different materials must be balanced. (PVC, Tücher, Witterung, windfest, schmutzabweisend, umweltfreundlich, Polyester, Acryl)