Do you need a handle for a half cassette awning?

The awnings come complete with all neccessary expansion bolts and wall brackets. If you’ve ordered a manual half cassette awning, the awning will be provided with a winder handle to manually operate it.

Is there a retractable awning system for patio?

The ELITE Cassette Retractable Awning is the complete awning system providing longevity and quality to your home or patio. The ELITE Cassette retractable awning is the complete awning.

Do you need a rain pelmet for a non cassette awning?

Rain pelmets are available for our non-cassette awnings to help protect the awning from the weather, although this is an optional extra. Due to their lack of covering, these awnings are suitable for placement into smaller spaces and recesses. For non-cassette awnings, please see the Cheetah and Jaguar. What is a half-cassette awning?

How does the roller tube work on an awning?

When the awning is retracting, at about 6 inches before it arrives at the roller tube, the mechanism causes the arm to “jump” up to a true horizontal position. This allows a perfect coupling of the front bar with the cassette housing.

Which is better a half cassette or full cassette awning?

While your choice of cassette will generally come down to budget, there are a few other factors to bear in mind. Half-cassette awnings only protect the fabric cover. The retractable arms fold away beneath the casing. Full-cassette awnings also protect the arms . This means that the entire structure is protected against the elements.

What’s the difference between semi and open Casette awnings?

If you don’t need the protection, you can expand your options by looking at semi cassette and open awnings too. Vertical and conservatory awnings are only available with a full cassette. Semi Casette Awnings are a middle ground between open and full cassette designs.

What is the shape of a weinor awning cassette?

Weinor awning cassettes are characterised by a beautiful slimline oval shape. Extensive design and engineering development have resulted in a cassette that completely conceals the awning fabric, arms and roller mechanism from view. The cassettes are also incredibly sleek and stylish.

What’s the difference between an open and closed awning?

These awnings provide some protection from the elements by being partially enclosed, from above and usually from the sides too. The underside of the awning will remain open when retracted, but the installation will still be well protected from rain, wind and snow. An open awning doesn’t have a cassette enclosure.