Exterior window awnings are external fabric shading systems installed in front of the window. These window awnings use either a visible surface-mounted box or a plaster-in box, depending on the façade design. Different guide systems and box sizes support use in new-build, renovation and retrofit projects.
External window awnings are fitted externally to reduce direct solar radiation and glare before it reaches the glazing. The effect on daylight, privacy and solar heat gain depends on the selected fabric, colour, openness factor and system configuration.
Visible and plaster-in box variants, together with rail, cable, easyZIP, markisolette and drop-arm guides, allow the product to be coordinated with the window geometry, façade build-up and fixing substrate. A specialist retailer should check dimensions, fastening and product limits for each project.
Availability varies by country.
- maximum order width 4000 mm
- maximum order height 1600 mm
- Maximum order area 6.4 m²
- Drop arm
- Extruded box
- Box fastening via bracket
- maximum order width 4000 mm
- maximum order height 3500 mm
- Maximum order area 14 m²
- Projection system
- Extruded box
- No additional box fixing required
- maximum order width 3000 mm
- maximum order height 3000 mm
- Maximum order area 9 m²
- Slender cable guidance
- Extruded box
- Box fastening via bracket
- maximum order width 4000 mm
- maximum order height 4000 mm
- Maximum order area 12 m²
- Rail-guided external venetian blinds
- Extruded box
- No additional box fixing required
- maximum order width 6000 mm
- maximum order height 6000 mm
- Maximum order area 18 m²
- Wind-stable easyZIP guidance
- Extruded box
- No additional box fixing required
WAREMA exterior window awnings are available with product-specific guide and projection options:
- zip screens : the fabric edge is held in lateral guides in compatible configurations
- Rail guidance: lateral guidance, including selected sloping or sloping-vertical configurations
- Cable guidance: a slim cable-guided solution for compatible dimensions and installation situations
- markisolette : the upper fabric section runs vertically while the lower section projects away from the window
- drop arm awnings : the fabric projects forwards to retain a view below the shading surface
Surface-mounted window awnings and plaster-in window awnings can be specified for new-build or retrofit applications. Suitability depends on the façade construction, fixing substrate, reveal geometry, dimensions and country-specific product availability.
- SecuKit: optional manual belt operation for selected motorised front-mounted awnings with easyZIP guidance. Compatibility depends on the product configuration.
- SolarKit: solar-powered drive option with battery storage for compatible products and installation conditions.
- VisioNeo Sun: integrated transparent fall-protection solution for selected easyZIP configurations at floor-to-ceiling windows. It must be planned in accordance with the product approval and applicable building requirements.
Exterior window awnings can be coordinated with the façade through fabric design, openness factor and aluminium colour. Product and colour availability varies by model and country.
Choose the awning fabric according to the required daylight, view-through, glare control and privacy. Performance varies by fabric. Coordinate the powder-coated aluminium parts, including the box, guide rails and end rail, using the WAREMA Colour World . Use the WAREMA Collection Assistant to compare current fabric and colour combinations before confirming the specification.
During the renovation of a three-apartment building in Neuss, eight matt-black WAREMA front-mounted window awnings with drop arms were installed on the south-west-facing brick façade. A smart control system operates the awnings according to the selected control concept. The project shows how external fabric shading can be added during refurbishment while retaining the visual character of an existing façade. The shading and thermal effect depend on the fabric, dimensions, orientation and operation.
Exterior window awnings are external fabric shading systems mounted in front of the window. The box can remain visible or be integrated into the façade as a plaster-in solution. Guide rails, cables, easyZIP guides, markisolettes or drop arms control the fabric movement, depending on the product.
Retrofit window awnings can be considered for existing buildings because the system is installed externally. Feasibility depends on the façade construction, fixing substrate, window geometry, available space, electrical supply and local requirements. A specialist retailer should assess the installation before a product is specified.
The window geometry, façade build-up, reveal depth and fixing substrate determine which exterior window awning can be used. Planning should cover:
- Required shading area and permissible product dimensions
- Suitable fixing points and load transfer into the building structure
- Guide system, box position and available installation space
- Interfaces with insulation, render, windows, sills and electrical connections
Wind resistance depends on the model, guide system, dimensions, fabric, fixing, exposure and installation. Selected easyZIP configurations can achieve higher tested wind resistance because the fabric edges are held in the side guides. The applicable product documentation and operating limits must be observed.
Rail and cable guides leave product-specific gaps between the fabric and the lateral guidance. easyZIP guides hold the fabric edges within the guide and can create a more closed surface. The visible gap and view-through depend on the system, dimensions, fabric and installation tolerances.
The box and guides are fixed to the façade, reveal or a suitable prepared substrate in front of the window. Installation must account for loads, fixing points, façade interfaces, drainage, electrical connections and access for maintenance. The exact procedure depends on the selected product and construction detail.
Select the fabric according to the required effect inside the room and on the façade. Relevant criteria include:
- Openness factor, transparency and view-through
- Daylight, glare control, privacy and fabric-specific solar performance
- Colour, pattern and consistent specification across adjoining façade areas
Depending on the product, exterior window awnings can use manual or motorised operation. Compatible motorised systems may be controlled by wall-mounted or hand-held transmitters, an app, sensors or a building automation system. Solar-powered drive variants are available only for selected products and installation conditions.
- Wall-mounted transmitter or hand-held transmitter
- Operation via app (depending on control concept)
Off-grid solutions such as solar variants are also possible as an option (depending on the system).
Selected front-mounted window awnings with easyZIP guidance can be combined with compatible fall-protection solutions such as VisioNeo Sun. The complete system must be planned for the specific opening and must comply with the relevant product approval, fixing requirements and local building regulations.
View product examples at a Sunlight Experience Centres or contact a WAREMA specialist retailer. The retailer can assess the window dimensions, façade construction, fixing points, fabric, guide system, controls and installation requirements before preparing a quotation.
The WAREMA brand stands for high-quality sun shading solutions that adapt flexibly to your life. As a leading European manufacturer, the family-owned company develops individual solutions for windows, patios, balconies and outdoor areas. The portfolio ranges from external venetian blinds and roller shutters to awnings and patio roofs, as well as insect screens and intelligent sun shading control systems. In cooperation with qualified specialist companies, all solutions are carefully planned and professionally installed on site. You benefit from long-lasting quality, reliable service and enhanced comfort – for a harmonious interplay of light, shade and living space, today and in the future.