Cassette Awning
The term “cassette” refers to a case, so cassette awnings have casing where the awnings retract. The casing houses the arms, fabric, and mechanisms of operation. This is a new type of retractable awning with a premium architecture. It has unmatched durability, strength, and an attractive esthetic appeal. A cassette awning’s shading system can provide fully protective services if the unit is retracted.
Full Cassette Awning
Just like its name suggests, this type of awning offers total protection and is fully retractable. These features make it ideal for commercial enterprises such as cafes and shops. It’s popular in Britain due to its frequently changing weather patterns. Due to its versatile nature and high level of protection. However, the nature of its profile is consequentially reflected in its cost. This is an expensive type of cassette awning that offers a high level of safety and reliability. Additionally, it has excellent esthetics, making it extremely popular among awning lovers.
Open Awning
It’s an open awning. Hence it doesn’t have a cassette. As a result, its fabric and arms can’t be fully protected from weather elements. However, some users usually opt to add protective covers, especially when the surrounding weather is extreme. This type of awning is ideal for areas that need overhands. This awning covers a wide area without a restrictive casing compared to a full cassette awning. Additionally, it’s cheaper.
Semi-Cassette Awning
It’s an intermediate model between a full cassette and an open awning. A casing protects a semi cassette awning’s top, which means its arm and fabric can be partially protected from significant weather damage. Note that some models usually come with extra guards to enhance their protective functions. Its downside is that it will remain open even when it’s retracted. However, a well-installed semi-cassette awning can still be protected from weather elements such as wind, rain, and snow. Generally, cassette awnings offer users much-needed flexibility in product selection since they are available in three distinct variations.