Blinds & Shutters - Issue 3/2023
Summer seems to have arrived and I imagine it’s peak season for companies that are involved in the awnings and solar shading markets.
There seems to a lot of choices out there and it will be interesting to see how the home improvement market copes with the increasing of interest rates over the last few months.
Lots of fixed mortgage rates are coming to an end, from historically low levels, so it way create another shock to consumers. So fingers crossed that it’s not as bad as some economists would have us believe and hopefully the rest of the summer will be long and hot!
Summer seems to have arrived and I imagine it’s peak season for companies that are involved in the awnings and solar shading markets.
There seems to a lot of choices out there and it will be interesting to see how the home improvement market copes with the increasing of interest rates over the last few months.
Lots of fixed mortgage rates are coming to an end, from historically low levels, so it way create another shock to consumers. So fingers crossed that it’s not as bad as some economists would have us believe and hopefully the rest of the summer will be long and hot!
PROFILE lasting, high-quality product is a good decision. “We like our customers to be confident that they are making a smart, long-term investment when they choose our awnings,” says Philip Lewens. “We strive to exceed the expectations of our customers by employing the latest technologies and materials in the development and manufacture of our products.” Positano pergola The new weatherproof pergola Positano, which comes onto the market this year, has also been designed with the latest trends and customer wishes in mind. The pergola awning received recognition back at the prototype stage in 2022 with the European Product Design Award (EPDA) for best product design. Available in sizes of up to six metres wide and five metres in depth, and with a waterproof cover, this awning affords variable weather protection for generously dimensioned patio areas. The maximum width is achieved here without the use of intermediate rafters. Two fabric grades of different texture with a waterproof coating are offered for the awning, while highprecision toothed belt technology is used to ensure smooth extension and retraction and for tensioning the fabric panels. As with the manufacturer’s Murano glass roofs, the roof pitch is infinitely adjustable. Rainwater is drained via the side rafters and rain gutter invisibly down the inside of the supports. The Positano is equipped as standard with a motor drive; radio remote control and the possibility of integration into the home automation system are optional features, while LED strips can also be integrated into the transoms. Proven components and construction technology from Lewens glass roofs in the Murano series were used in the development of the pergola awning. As a result, the Positano awning can be combined with additional products from this model range, such as Glissando sliding glass elements and Finestra fixed glazing. Furthermore, the vertical awnings of the Micro series form the perfect complement to it. New developments Another new development is a support frame that enables awnings, pergolas and glass roofs to be erected free-standing on both sides without a wall. The maximum width of the unit is up to 7 metres, depending on wind pressure and snow loads. The Murano Modulare glass roof, which features special configurations such as chimney openings and sections extending around corners of 90 to 135 degrees, is still in the development phase. The maximum depth of the glass roof in this case is 5 metres. A reason to celebrate Products, employees and customers, says Philip Lewens, are the basis of the company's success and growth over the past 25 years. They are fruits of our mutual commitment. The Lewens family and team would like to thank everyone involved and invite employees, customers and partners to a big anniversary party in autumn, at the end of the season. Pa artner with Br roadview fo or all your Brustor shading solutions Call us for an informal discussion 01202 679012 sales@broadview.co.uk www.pergolasandshading.co.uk/trade
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