Radiant Blinds & Awnings completed another installation this week for a private homeowner in North London, fitting a compact motorised Markilux drop arm awning to provide much-needed protection from the intense summer sunshine and heat. Although relatively small in size, this awning has made a huge difference to the comfort of both the apartment and balcony, demonstrating that an awning doesn’t have to be large to provide highly effective solar shading.
Effective Solar Shading for a North London Apartment
Apartments and balconies can become extremely hot during prolonged periods of strong sunshine, particularly where windows and glazed doors are exposed to direct sunlight for several hours each day. For this North London property, a Markilux drop arm awning provided the ideal solution. Positioned externally, the awning helps intercept the sun’s rays before they reach the glazing, reducing the amount of solar heat entering the apartment. The result is a cooler and more comfortable internal living space, while the balcony itself also benefits from additional shade.
Motorised Markilux Drop Arm Awning
The awning was fitted with a Somfy motor, allowing the homeowner to extend and retract it effortlessly. For additional convenience, we also supplied a Somfy remote control handset, meaning the awning can be operated at the touch of a button from inside the apartment or while enjoying the balcony. Motorisation is particularly useful for awnings fitted to apartments and balconies, providing quick and easy control whenever the position or intensity of the sun changes throughout the day.
Small Awning – Big Difference
One of the most noticeable things about this particular installation is just how much difference a small external awning can make. During periods of intense summer sunshine, windows can allow significant heat into a property. By creating shade externally, the Markilux drop arm awning helps reduce direct solar gain and provides valuable protection from glare. For this homeowner, the new awning has helped:
- Keep the apartment noticeably cooler
- Provide shade to the balcony
- Reduce exposure to intense direct sunlight
- Reduce glare through the windows
- Make the living space more comfortable during hot weather
- Provide convenient shading at the touch of a button
It is a relatively compact addition to the exterior of the property, but one that can make a substantial difference during hot and sunny weather.
Why Choose a Markilux Awning?
Markilux is renowned for manufacturing premium quality German engineered awnings and solar shading systems, combining excellent functionality with contemporary design. At Radiant Blinds & Awnings, we sell all makes but are proud to be Markilux suppliers, and their extensive range enables us to recommend different shading solutions depending on the property, available space and individual requirements. Drop arm awnings are particularly well suited to windows, apartments, balconies and locations where traditional projecting patio awnings may not be appropriate.
External Awnings for Apartments and Balconies
With increasingly warm summer temperatures, effective solar shading can make an enormous difference to homes with large windows, balconies and areas of glazing.
External awnings provide shade exactly where it is needed and can help prevent excessive solar heat from entering a property in the first place. They can therefore be an excellent solution for homeowners looking for a practical way to improve comfort during periods of strong sunshine. This recent Markilux awning installation in North London is a perfect example. The finished awning is neat and unobtrusive, yet provides highly effective shading when required.
Professional Awning Installation in North London
Radiant Blinds & Awnings supplies and installs an extensive range of manual and motorised awnings throughout North London, Greater London, Surrey and the Home Counties. From our factory and offices in Surbiton, Surrey, our experienced team provides bespoke solar shading solutions for private homes, apartments, balconies and commercial properties. Whether you require a compact window awning, a motorised Markilux drop arm awning, a folding-arm patio awning or another bespoke shading solution, our team can advise on the most appropriate system for your property.
Looking for an Awning to Keep Your Home Cooler?
If your apartment, house or balcony becomes uncomfortably hot during the summer, an external awning could provide an effective and attractive shading solution. This week’s installation in North London shows perfectly how even a relatively small awning can have a big impact on reducing direct sunlight and creating a cooler, more comfortable home. Contact Radiant Blinds & Awnings to discuss Markilux awnings, motorised awnings, balcony awnings and bespoke solar shading solutions in London and the surrounding areas.