Box Awnings
Characteristics and main advantages of box awnings
- The Cofre awnings with extendable arm are part of the most well-known and used solar protection systems on the market. The components of these products are made with materials of the highest quality and resistance.
- The system of arms with internal double spring ensures that the fabric is always taut throughout its journey, thus avoiding possible pockets or deformations that could generate accumulated water and allows it to withstand wind of a certain force depending on the size of the awning .
- The aluminum is extruded, finished with the powder coating system and hardened at high temperatures by the Qualicoat system with guarantee certificate QC-0706.
All fasteners and pins are made of stainless steel to guarantee maximum durability and mechanical resistance over the years.
The supports can be fixed frontally, on the ceiling, or laterally depending on the model. Its internal spring articulated arm system,
Currently, both the arms of the awnings and the box in the case of chests, have the option of integrating adjustable, integrated LED lighting.
The drive can be manual (with handle), or motorized with remote control.
The most recommended is the wind one, as an element of protection and safety of the awning, since the awning will be collected automatically according to the regulated intensity of the sensor.
The extendable arm awning is recommended to be placed under covered or overhanging areas since it does not have protective elements for the canvas, it is the most advisable place for its installation and the Chest or drawer awning can be installed home both on front walls and ceiling.
In this case, the canvas and arms are fully protected from atmospheric effects such as rain or environmental pollution, thus prolonging the durability of all its elements.
Aesthetically, it is also much more compact since its design means that it is fully integrated into the facades or sheds where they are placed.
Currently, very high quality extendable arm awnings are manufactured that allow arm extensions of up to 4.00 mts. with winding tubes and reinforced profiles for widths of up to 7.00 meters in one piece.
The basic concept of these awning models is to protect the terraces or spaces so that when the awning is open it allows us to enjoy the shade they will give us, and at the same time to be able to close them completely in a small space (in in this case the drawer) and leaving no element outside of it that could have any risk of breakage or deterioration.
The fabrics used in these types of awnings are acrylic canvas, which is the most common, but also technical fabrics such as Soltis.
The acrylic tarpaulin is the most advisable since if the awning has the necessary slope and there is no wind, it allows the water to evacuate since it has a protection of 300 b/p.
Technical fabrics are designed for awnings with a lot of inclination, and this means that if we look through the fabric, we do not lose visibility to the outside, or also to place in very closed spaces, since it is a fabric that breathes more than an acrylic canvas.
With regard to the opening and closing system, the motor is recommended in the event that it is a large awning, since if it is done with a handle it can mean a continuous effort to raise it.
In addition to the fact that motorized systems allow the incorporation of automatic protection mechanisms, which is always a guarantee of safety for the awning.