The awning with a variable valance is especially ideal for terraces exposed to low-angle sunlight, providing additional shade and protection.
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Folding arm awnings
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SMO BAUELEMENTE folding-arm awnings provide excellent sun protection for balconies and patios. These awnings are equipped with two or more arms that extend outward to create comfortable shade. Open awnings and semi-enclosed folding-arm models with rain protection offer reliable and stylish sun protection solutions. For maximum protection and a sleek appearance, cassette awnings allow the fabric and arms to retract completely into a fully enclosed housing, protecting the mechanism and fabric from weather and dirt.
Deluxe PLUS
A perfect combination of modern, elegant design and advanced sun protection technology.
Deluxe GRANDE
The high-quality awning system is specially designed to provide reliable shading for areas with large projection depths.
Compact
Thanks to its compact dimensions, the Compact Awning fits perfectly even into small niches.
Little Big
The Little Big is the ideal awning for large projection depths with minimal width.
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Folding arm awnings offer optimal sun protection
Folding-arm awnings provide flexible sun and heat protection for larger outdoor areas. Mounted to the house wall, the folding arms extend and retract the awning fabric as needed, creating comfortable shade on patios and balconies. For smooth, quiet, and reliable operation, high-quality components are essential.
Folding-arm awnings from SMO BAUELEMENTE feature noise-reducing internal spring mechanisms that maintain strong fabric tension and help prevent sagging over time. The awning fabric also plays a key role in effective sun and heat protection. Along with a wide selection of colors, patterns, and decorative options such as valances, the quality of the fabric ensures long-lasting performance.
Made from durable, high-quality materials, the fabrics are highly tear-resistant and designed to remain colorfast and lightfast for years. A broad collection of fabric designs is available, including special finishes such as elegant textured surfaces and protective coatings that help repel dirt and moisture.
Folding arm awnings as semi-cassette or cassette awnings
Besides open awnings, there are also folding-arm awnings that are protected by a housing when retracted. In semi-cassette awnings, the fabric and mechanism are partially covered from above and the front by a cassette. Full cassette awnings, however, completely enclose the folding-arm mechanism and fabric inside a closed, durable housing when retracted.
This design provides optimal protection against weather, dust, and dirt, helping extend the lifespan of the awning. SMO BAUELEMENTE offers a range of modern design options for the cassette and side panels, allowing the awning to blend perfectly with the style of your home.
Folding arm awnings for various needs
Classic folding-arm awnings are available in a variety of sizes and designs. When shading particularly large areas, the awning structure must be engineered to provide the required stability and durability. Large models can cover wide spaces with impressive projection depths while maintaining a continuous, uninterrupted fabric surface.
Folding-arm awnings are also ideal for smaller areas such as balconies, loggias, or patio niches. Thanks to the intelligent arrangement of the folding arms, even narrow designs can achieve generous projection depths, providing effective shade even in limited spaces.
Drive unit for folding arm awnings
Folding-arm awnings can be operated either manually with a hand crank or electrically with a motor. Electric models can be controlled using a wall-mounted switch or, optionally, with a wireless remote control for greater convenience.
For added protection and automation, smart sensors can also be integrated. Wind and rain sensors automatically retract the awning during strong winds or rainfall to prevent damage. Sun sensors, on the other hand, extend the awning when a certain brightness level is reached, helping to keep outdoor areas comfortably shaded while also reducing heat inside the home.