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The most important factors are size, model, position and how much shade you need. The awning should suit the dimensions of your patio, the façade and how you use the space. A larger awning gives more shade but also puts more load on the fixings, so plan everything together.
The width and projection should cover the part of the patio where you need shade. Open, half-cassette and full-cassette awnings protect the fabric and arms to different degrees. Mounting height, the construction of the façade and the position of doors and windows affect placement. Choose the fabric and colour to suit the façade, and a manual crank, motor or automation depending on how often the awning will be used.
The price of a patio awning depends mainly on the width, projection, model, motor or manual crank and the options you choose. As every awning is made to your measurements, there is no standard price. Choose the model and dimensions in the configurator to see the current price for your awning straight away.
Larger awnings need more fabric and a sturdier structure. An open awning is the simplest option, while half-cassette and full-cassette awnings give more protection for the fabric and arms and cost more. A motor with remote control costs more than a manual crank, and options such as a roof profile, front roller blind, lighting and sun and wind automation also affect the final price.
A motor is a good choice if you want to extend and retract the awning quickly and easily, while a manual crank is a simpler option that doesn’t require a motor or electricity. Both provide the same amount of shade – the difference lies in convenience, ease of use, and price. Our patio awnings are available with both a motor and a manual crank.
The motor is concealed in the roller tube and is controlled by remote, which is convenient for larger awnings and when the awning is adjusted several times a day. The motor also allows for automatic operation using sun and wind sensors. A manual crank is reliable and often has a lower purchase price, making it suitable for a smaller awning that is used occasionally.
A typical delivery includes the awning frame with folding arms and roller tube, your chosen fabric, mounting brackets and installation instructions. A motor and remote control or a manual crank are supplied according to the model and specification ordered. The exact components depend on your choices. Each awning is manufactured to your measurements.
Depending on the model, extras may include a protective roof profile, a drop-down front screen for low sun and additional privacy, and LED lighting beneath the awning. Available combinations vary between models. Consider the direction of the sun, exposure to wind and how you use the patio when making your choice.
This depends on the building, its location and the relevant local requirements. An awning is fixed to the exterior of a building and may therefore affect its appearance. Permission may be needed for certain buildings or locations. Check with the relevant local authority before installation.
Whether permission or consent is needed may depend on the building, its location and how the awning changes the appearance of the façade. If you live in a flat or a managed property, also check with the freeholder, landlord or managing agent. Have the awning dimensions, model and a photograph of the façade ready when seeking advice.
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Velum Plus is our heavy-duty open patio awning and a reliable choice when you want an awning that covers large decking, a terrace or a patio. The design is based on four encapsulated wires in the arm joint, an extra-reinforced spring pack and stronger arm profiles than Velum Lite – giving even fabric tension across the full width, even at long projections, and a long service life even when the awning is used several times a day.
Velum Plus is made to your measurements and supplied ready for installation. Delivery includes the awning frame, fabric, mounting brackets and your selected control system. A partial cassette (roof profile) can be added during configuration. Flexi-adjustment is included as standard. Choose motor and remote control operation or a manual crank. The awning is primarily for solar shading and should not be used in rain, snow or strong winds.
Velum Plus is available in four fixed profile colours – white (RAL 9010), grey (RAL 9006), black (RAL 9005 Sable) and anthracite (RAL 7016 M) – and with a wide choice of fabrics from Sandatex, one of Europe’s leading awning fabric manufacturers. This means you can create a solution where the awning either blends into the façade or becomes a visible design feature. As the width is made exactly to order, the awning fits straight away, without compromising on standard sizes.
Velum Plus is our most popular large patio awning – common size combinations are 4×3 metres (covers about 12 m² of patio space), 5×3 metres (about 15 m²), and 5×3.5 metres (about 17.5 m²).
Please note that accessories such as the partial cassette (roof profile) must be selected separately during configuration.
Velum Plus is designed to be mounted on both walls and ceilings using special brackets. Due to the awning's weight and length, we always recommend that at least two people be present during installation.
Please note that if you choose a motorised awning, all electrical installation and connection to the mains must be carried out by a qualified electrical contractor.
Velum Plus can be mounted on a variety of surfaces. Choose fixing depending on where the awning will be installed:
Velum Plus is designed for larger outdoor spaces and tougher weather. The frame is made of extruded, powder-coated aluminium that does not corrode or flake, and the fabrics come from Sandatex in 100% acrylic fibre with Teflon impregnation. The extra-reinforced spring pack and the four encapsulated wires in the arm joint give even fabric tension across the full width – even on a 500 cm wide awning with a 350 cm projection. The higher spring tension keeps constant pressure on the fabric whatever the projection, so the fabric stays evenly taut even when you only extend the awning a little.
Manufacturing takes place in a controlled environment where each awning undergoes a quality control check before leaving the factory in Sweden. Velum Plus is designed in accordance with EN 13561 (the European standard for awnings). We provide a 3-year warranty on the awning’s frame, powder-coated aluminium profiles, and mechanism. The fabric warranty from Sandatex is 3 years, and the Somfy motor comes with a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty.
The aluminium profiles need no repainting or surface treatment, and the Teflon impregnation keeps the fabric looking clean and fresh. As the awning is designed for sun shading, it is best retracted in very strong wind, snow or rain. We strongly recommend removing the valance and storing it indoors (rolled or flat – never folded) over the winter.
Check the fixings and screws 1–2 times a year. For extra security in windy locations, you can add wind braces or a partial cassette (roof profile). When the fabric becomes worn after several years, it can be replaced – contact us for Sandatex fabric of the same quality as your original delivery.
Here you’ll find technical information about the Velum Plus patio awning – including dimensions, compatible projections, fixing data and colour information. Use it as a basis for planning, ordering and installation. All files are available as PDFs.
Planning requirements for patio awnings depend on the building and its location. Listed buildings, conservation areas and flats may be subject to additional conditions. If applicable, check with the local planning authority and seek consent from the property owner, landlord or management company before ordering.
