With a Somfy motorised awning, you can effortlessly expand your outdoor environment, protect your furnishings from weather damage, and create an inviting atmosphere for family and friends.
One of the key benefits of a Somfy motorised awning is its ease of use. With just the touch of a button or through your smartphone, you can effortlessly adjust the awning to provide the desired level of shade. This shields you, your family or guests from the sun’s harmful rays and low spring sun.
Not only does this improve the overall comfort of your outdoor space, but it also contributes to energy savings by reducing the need for potential air conditioning and indoor cooling as the summer months commence.
In addition to convenience, Somfy motorised awnings also enhance the aesthetics and value of your property. With a range of retractable awning models to choose from, you can easily find a style that complements the architecture and design of your home.
The motorised operation also ensures smooth, seamless performance that maintains the structural integrity and longevity of the awning.
Understanding Somfy Motorised Awnings
Somfy is a leading manufacturer of electric awnings, offering a wide range of motorised products to help enhance your outdoor living spaces.
In this section, we will discuss the benefits of a motorised awning and explore some different types of awnings available for your home.
Benefits of a Motorised Awning
Motorised awnings powered by Somfy offer several advantages over traditional manual options:
- Convenience: With the touch of a button, you can easily extend or retract your awning, creating a comfortable environment in your outdoor space.
- Energy Savings: By shading your home from the sun, an electric awning can help to reduce energy costs by keeping your home cooler during the warmer months.
- Weather Sensors: Somfy motorised awnings can be fitted with sun and wind sensors. These sensors allow them to automatically react to changing weather conditions, which means your awning can extend when it’s sunny, automatically protecting furniture from sun damage and cooling your home and retract when it’s too windy, protecting the awning from potential damage.
Different Types of Awnings
There are several types of motorised awnings available for your home. Some popular options include:
- Retractable Awnings: These awnings can be easily extended or retracted with a motor, allowing you to control your outdoor living space’s shade and climate. They’re ideal for patios, decks, or balconies.
- Drop Arm Awnings: Designed for windows or smaller outdoor areas, drop arm awnings provide shade without taking up much space. They use spring-loaded arms to support the awning fabric and can be adjusted to various angles. Primarily, protecting the interior of your home and shading from the sun.
- Weinor Sealed Cassette Awnings: Offering a sleek, modern look, sealed cassette awnings have a full casing that encloses the fabric and motor when retracted. This protects the awning components from weather damage and provides a clean appearance.
Innovative Features and Technologies
Smart Home Integration
Somfy motorised awnings come equipped with advanced Smart Home Integration technology, allowing you to control your awning with a smartphone, remote control, or even through voice commands via Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
The Tahoma system serves as the heart of your home automation, connecting your motorised awning, blinds, and screens to your handheld smart devices and other third-party smart home services.
With Somfy Services, you have access to a world of possibilities, including easy management of your outdoor living space and personalised awning settings that help you make the most out of your outdoor area.
Weather Adaptive Adjustments
Somfy motorised awnings are designed to adapt to varying weather conditions with the help of its intelligent sensors.
The Sunis Outdoor WireFree RTS ™ Sun Sensor is an innovative feature, which automatically extends the awning based on sunlight levels. This ensures optimal shade and comfort throughout the day.
Similarly, wind sensors such as the Eolis 3D RTS WireFree play a vital role in protecting your awning from potential damage. In the case of strong winds, the sensor triggers the awning to retract automatically, thus ensuring its durability and longevity.
To further enhance your outdoor experience, Somfy motorised awnings can be equipped with integrated lighting and heating systems. These features allow you to enjoy your outdoor space in various weather conditions and at different times of the day, creating a comfortable ambience for you and your guests all year round.
Designing Your Outdoor Space With Somfy Awnings
Creating a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing outdoor space is essential for enjoying alfresco dining and outdoor entertaining.
Somfy motorised awnings provide custom solutions to maximise shade and ambiance to your outdoor area. This article focuses on choosing the right fabric and style for your awning and tips on maximising shade and ambiance.
Choosing the Right Fabric and Style
When selecting the fabric for your Somfy awning, consider its durability, appearance, and maintenance requirements.
High-quality, weather-resistant fabrics are recommended to ensure long-lasting performance and easy cleaning. Choose a fabric that complements your home’s exterior and adds to the overall aesthetic look of your outdoor space. Additionally, incorporating patterns and colours can also enhance visual interest.
The style of your awning determines its versatility and functionality. There are various styles available, including retractable, full cassette and drop arm.
Consider factors such as the purpose of the awning, its location, and architectural features of your home to select the appropriate style.
Ultimately, the right style should meet your functional requirements while maintaining a cohesive appearance with your home’s exterior.
Maximising Shade and Ambiance
Awnings should be positioned strategically to provide optimum shade and create an inviting ambiance. Implementing the following can help you achieve this:
- Extendable awnings: Somfy’s motorised awnings can be adjusted easily, allowing for flexibility in controlling the level of shade throughout the day. The added convenience of remote control operation ensures you’ll always have the perfect amount of shade.
- Sensors and timers: Integrating sensors and timers with your motorised awning provides an intelligent shade solution.
- Lighting and Heating: Incorporate lighting bars and integrated heaters to make the most of cooler evenings and enabling use of your awning all year round.
If our Somfy motorised awnings and canopies are not what you are looking for then take a look at our commercial awnings or canopy pages to see how a commercial awning can draw attention to your shop or restaurant and boost your business. With over 30 years in the industry and using trusted brands such as Weinor and Somfy, you can trust in Winchester Awnings to provide you with the highest quality awnings with expert advice and knowledge.
We also provide a huge range of blinds and shutters to homes and businesses. Visit our sister site Winchester Blinds for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a motorised awning operated and what are the benefits over manual models?
A motorised awning is operated using a remote control or a smart home system, allowing you to easily extend or retract the awning at the touch of a button or voice command.
Compared to manual models, motorised awnings provide more convenience, as there is no need for physical effort to operate. Additionally, they can be integrated with weather sensors, which automatically adjust the awning in response to changing conditions, ensuring optimal comfort and protection.
What factors determine the cost of a motorised awning in the UK?
The cost of a motorised awning in the UK depends on several factors, such as the type and quality of the awning fabric, the chosen motor system, and size. Contact us at Winchester Awnings for a free, no obligation quotation.
Can a motorised awning be waterproof and endure diverse weather conditions?
Yes, a motorised awning can be waterproof and designed to withstand diverse weather conditions.
The fabric used in the construction of the awning plays a significant role in determining its durability and water resistance qualities.
Additionally, motorised awnings can be equipped with wind protection sensors, which automatically retract the awning in case of strong winds, ensuring the awning’s longevity and protecting your investment.
What are the options for replacing the fabric on a motorised awning?
Replacing the fabric on a motorised awning is straight froward and a popular and cheaper alternative to replacing an existing awning.
Providing the mechanics of your existing awning are still working, then recovering your awning is a great, cost-effective solution. It may also be possible to add motors to manual awnings or wind and sun sensors to existing awnings.
You can choose from various colours, patterns, and materials depending on your preferences and requirements. Get in touch to discuss whether recovering will work on your current awnings.
How far can a motorised retractable awning extend to provide outdoor shade?
The extension of a motorised retractable awning depends on the model and the size of the awning itself.
Generally, motorised awnings can extend anywhere between 2 meters to over 4 meters, providing ample shade for your outdoor space.
Keep in mind that the actual extension will depend on the size and design of your awning. We will discuss all sizing and potential projections with you during your free consultation.
What should be considered when selecting a remote-controlled motorised awning for a home?
When selecting a remote-controlled motorised awning for your home, consider factors such as the size of your outdoor space and the desired extension of the awning. Also, think about the preferred fabric type and the compatibility with your current or future smart home system.
We have 30 years of knowledge and experience and will able to assist and guide you with which awning and design options will work for you and your outdoor space.