
Markilux Is The Designer's Choice For Commercial Awnings & Canopies
Cassette Architectural Awnings For The Patio, Sunroom, Conservatory, Pergola and Window
Many people ask how we came to be in the business of custom-made designer awnings and exterior solar screens. Several years ago we purchased a house that had extensive south and west facing decks and windows. We loved the decks and the views - perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining and living. However, we found that we could never get the shade coverage on the deck we wanted with umbrellas. For most of the year, the decks were cooking in the sun. Even worse, when the sun hit our view windows we loved so much, it turned our house into an oven.
During our travels to Europe we had many pleasant experiences enjoying meals and drinks at nice restaurants and hotels under the shade of an elegant retractable awning. We also saw that many commercial buildings used retractable awnings and window shades in a variety of ways to extend space or to manage thermal gain and reduce or eliminate the need for air conditioning.
We realized that there was a huge need for awnings in the U.S. for outdoor dining, and also to provide shade solutions for multi-unit residential buildings, office, churches and schools. However, when we began to look for retractable awnings and canopies here in the U.S. we were horribly disappointed. Most available retractable deck and patio awnings sold here were poorly designed and constructed with low quality materials. They also lacked the style needed for commercial installations. They simply did not provide an effective and stylish sun shading system.
Ultimately, we found what we were looking for in Germany. Markilux® products combine state-of-the-art technologies with classic, European-styled retractable awnings to create a fully automated solution. We were impressed at how the awnings fully retracted into a stylish cassette that could be mounted on the wall or on the roof. Plus, the superior quality and elegant design of Markilux products would clearly add value to any commercial building.
We realized that if we had so much trouble finding high quality, elegant sun shading solutions here in the United States that business owners and the design and build community had the same problem. We're big believers in quality engineering, elegant style, and the green living benefits that Mariliux products provide - and we wanted to share that with others.
That's how SensorShade Solutions came to provide Markilux products to the U.S. and Canada. We're certain our complete line of Markilux commercial retractable awnings, sunroom awnings, retractable canopies, window awnings and exterior solar screen products will meet and exceed your needs and the requirements of your projects. Our extensive experience in working with architects, designers, contractors and other building professionals makes us a valuable resource in specifying and installing an effective and green shade solution.
Give us a call today at 650.685.6888, or send us an email at info@markiluxawnings.com for more information or a complimentary quote on a shade solution for your commercial building project.
"Coolest" regards,
The SensorShade Solutions Team