“Drink plenty, avoid exertion and have a break during the hot midday hours.” is what doctors recommend when the sun is at its peak. That this is the best way to survive the summer heat is shown by the lifestyle of our southern neighbours. However, to relax properly on a balcony or a patio, an automated awning offers the perfect solution. Otherwise bothersome cranking is required before and after the siesta – and relaxation is not possible.

With an automated system, the awning is equipped with a drive, a sun/wind sensor and a controller. This system constantly measures the weather values and operates the awning accordingly: If the sun shines, the awning is extended, but the drive closes it again if the wind freshens. This prevents any damage to the awning in the event of a sudden storm, for example, even when no one is home. The automatic awning system is also easy to deactivate by a sliding switch: The awning is then controlled with just a push of a button. There are systems for awning automation from different manufacturers such as elero. They can be obtained from specialist outlets of the shutter and sun protection technology traders who also undertake the assembly.

Peace and quiet in the afternoon break
As well as comfort, those seeking relaxation should also pay attention to the noise level. Particularly with an automated system, loud motor noise can be disturbing – especially during a midday nap. This is remedied by a new generation of awning drives that includes the elero RevoLine series. They operate the awning extremely quietly and are gentle on the material. This contributes to a long lifetime of the awning so that a relaxing siesta is guaranteed for many summers to come.