Sun and weather protection systems for

restaurants and hotels

We offer the markilux : project service for business customers. With markilux project, you receive expert advice and first-hand expertise. Thanks to our many years of experience in planning and implementing sun shading concepts for restaurants, cafés, beer gardens, hotels and holiday resorts, we know exactly what is important. In addition to sun protection, solar protection is often also required for catering establishments in order to increase the length of stay for guests. This can also be achieved by integrating LED lighting and infrared heaters. An overall concept can often bring many advantages. Whether you already have ideas about your new shade provider or would like advice from our experts, please get in touch.

Our models from the large area shading range, e.g. pergolas and free-standing solutions, are particularly popular. This is because these awnings are ideal as sun protection, solar protection for the catering industry due to the wide range of configuration options and additional features. In addition to shade, they offer protection from rain, wind and cold. Equipped with lighting options, days and seasons can be extended. Free-standing solutions such as the markilux syncra and markilux planet upright systems are suitable for open areas, e.g. by the hotel pool area.

Yes, we also offer wind protection for catering. You can either protect your outdoor catering area from the wind with a side screen or combine awning systems such as markilux pergola or markilux markant with vertical blinds. This way, your guests are protected all round and your outdoor catering area gains a feel-good atmosphere.

Sun protection, solar protection has various advantages for catering businesses. In addition to the most obvious protection - from heat and UV radiation - catering terraces can be made weatherproof with the help of markilux awning systems. This allows the day to be extended on the one hand and the outdoor season on the other. This in turn leads to a more or less permanent increase in your seating capacity. By increasing your capacity, you can increase your turnover and benefit financially from the investment in sun protection, solar protection in the long term. The weather protection makes outdoor catering less dependent on the weather, meaning you can plan with greater certainty and allocate tables more reliably. It also simplifies staff planning.

In addition to the positive effects for your business, the installation of a high-quality catering awning increases the value of your building.

In principle, you can start planning the renovation of your outdoor area at any time. However, in order not to disrupt daily business too much, it is a good idea to install the awning system during less busy Times. Depending on the volume at markilux : project and the complexity of your sun protection solution, the planning may require a certain lead time. Therefore, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you are thinking about planning a sun protection, solar protection system, we will be happy to advise you promptly.

Due to the advantages mentioned above (increase in the value of your building, increase in capacity, increase in turnover as well as better, weather-independent planning), an investment in high-quality sun protection, solar protection for your catering business is definitely worthwhile. With the help of our amortisation calculator, you can quickly and easily calculate the additional income you can expect from roofing your outdoor catering area.

If you are wondering how quickly the purchase of sun protection, solar protection for your restaurant will pay for itself, we recommend our amortisation calculator. A few details are all you need to calculate the expected additional turnover.

Yes, once the design planning and technical drawings have been made, we offer you the service of a 3D visualisation of your sun shading solution. This gives you the opportunity to visualise your future outdoor area in order to have a good basis for decision-making.

Yes, markilux offers customised solutions for special installation situations. We have years of experience in the manufacture of customised sun protection solutions and can adapt products to the specific requirements and conditions of a location.

Awnings can be customised to the exact dimensions of your site to ensure a perfect fit. If the area to be shaded is not completely undeveloped, but is interrupted by trees or similar, for example, it is possible to develop special solutions. Awnings can be built around the existing infrastructure. Please feel free to contact us. Together we will find the perfect solution for every situation.

The use of awning systems can help to significantly extend the outdoor catering season by providing protection from various weather conditions:

- Sun protection, solar protection: awning systems provide effective sun protection, which means that guests can sit outside even in intense sunlight without being exposed to the heat and harmful UV rays.

- Rain protection: Some awning systems, especially those with waterproof fabrics, also protect against rain. This allows guests to eat outside even in bad weather conditions without getting wet.

- Wind protection: Awnings can serve as wind protection. This is particularly advantageous in cooler seasons.

- Radiant heaters and lighting: By integrating radiant heaters and lighting into the awning system, you can also create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere in the colder evening hours and in spring and autumn.

Seasonal transitions can be better utilised with the help of awnings: Awning systems allow restaurants to make the transitions between seasons smoother. They can be used in spring and autumn to keep guests outside in changeable weather.

Extending the outdoor dining season through the use of awning systems not only improves the guest experience, but also helps to increase your restaurant's revenue and profitability.

Various lighting options are available for markilux awnings, depending on the model. Integrating lighting and radiant heaters into markilux awnings is a great way to maximise the outdoor space of your restaurant or terrace after dark and during the colder seasons. These functions help to increase comfort for your guests and extend the outdoor catering season.

Our awnings can be customised so that they blend in perfectly with your restaurant's external appearance. We offer the service of printing lettering or logos on the fabric cover. Customised branding is particularly useful for cafés, restaurants or hotels that want to use their sun protection, solar protection as advertising space. With our "colour on demand" service, you also have the option of choosing the awning cover in your company colour.

Yes, markilux awnings can generally protect against light rain. We offer a wide range of awning models, including those made with water-repellent or waterproof materials. For outdoor catering use in particular, it makes sense to use waterproof fabric as the awning cover to increase rain protection. This means that the outdoor area can be used without any problems even when it rains. This gives your patio not only sun protection but also weather protection.

Yes, windbreak elements can be fitted with panorama windows to ensure that the view is not obstructed and to maintain the open character of the patio. The markilux project team can advise you on the products for which panorama windows are available. Please contact us without obligation.