Awning Types and Prices: Folding Arm, Cassette or Motorised?

An awning is the fastest, most economical route to shade — but "awning" is not a single product. The wrong model means fabric that ages early or a system unusable in wind. As the manufacturer, here is the honest breakdown.

Folding-Arm Awning — The Economical Classic

The folding-arm awning extends forward on articulated arms and is the most common model — the standard for balconies and storefronts. Since the fabric stays exposed, its life is shorter than a cassette model's.

Cassette Awning — Built to Last

In a cassette awning, fabric and arms retract into an aluminium housing, protected from rain, dust and sun. The initial cost is higher, but fabric life is significantly longer — lowering total cost on heavily used façades.

Motorised Awning — Comfort and Protection

Motorised systems run on remote control or sensors: a wind sensor retracts the awning automatically in rough weather, a sun sensor extends it by temperature. Motorisation also extends the mechanism's life by eliminating uneven manual operation.

Track-Guided and Oval Awnings — Special Forms

Track-guided awnings tension the fabric horizontally into a pergola-like canopy; oval awnings give storefronts and façades a distinctive form. Both are made to measure.

What Sets the Price?

• Size (width × projection) and model type
• Fabric class: acrylic, PVC, screen — fade and water resistance differ
• Motor and sensor package
• Mounting height and façade conditions

TKN Group awnings are manufactured in our Adana facility with project-specific fabric and profile colours. Send your dimensions via the quote form for a same-day factory price.