External awning blinds
Vertical awning blinds – effective protection for terraces, balconies and vertical glazing
FAKRO vertical awning blinds are a modern solution for those who want to effectively protect their interiors from overheating, improve the comfort of their terrace or balcony, and enhance the aesthetics of their building's façade. This product group includes only awning blinds in which the fabric is mounted outside the window or glazing, ensuring maximum efficiency in reducing heat and light penetration into the interior. Regardless of the version – with guiding cables, ZIP guide rails, a tilting bar or a flush-mounted cassette – all models combine functionality, durability and modern design, making them ideal for private homes, office buildings and commercial premises.
Full control over temperature and light thanks to vertical awning blinds
Every FAKRO vertical awning blind – regardless of the version chosen – provides effective sun protection, reducing interior temperatures by up to 10°C. This is because the fabric is mounted on the outside and blocks the sun's rays before they reach the glass. This prevents rooms from heating up like a greenhouse, and keeps them comfortably cool inside without the need for energy-intensive air conditioning. This solution is ideal for houses with large vertical glazing, living rooms opening onto a terrace or bedrooms with balcony windows.
In addition, vertical awning blinds offer a choice of fabrics with varying degrees of transparency – from 0% (complete blackout) to 10% (gentle light filtering). This allows you to adjust the level of shading to your individual preferences and the function of the room. Choosing a fabric with a 4% transparency for your terrace, for example, will provide you with pleasant partial shade, protecting you from excessive sun while still allowing you to enjoy the garden view.
Aesthetics tailored to modern buildings – variety of installation and design options
The FAKRO range of vertical awning blinds includes models tailored to various aesthetic and structural requirements. The VMU Z-Wave Solar and VMU Electro 230 are flush-mounted awning blinds which, when rolled up, are hidden in the façade, making them ideal for modern, minimalist buildings where the cleanliness of the façade is important. On the other hand, the VML Z-Wave Solar and VML WiFi Tuya are distinguished by the fabric being guided on steel cables, without side guide rails, resulting in the entire structure extremely light and almost invisible, which makes them a great choice for balcony or terrace glazing.
The cassettes are available in various shapes: oval, rectangular and round, and the colours can be matched to the window frames, façade or roof by choosing from a wide range of RAL colours. The fabrics not only serve as sun protection, but also have an aesthetic function – they give the building's façade a modern and elegant character.
Ease of use and full integration with Smart Home systems
FAKRO vertical awning blinds are available in versions tailored to different user needs. Electro 230 models, such as the VMZ Electro 230 or VML Electro 230, allow for simple and trouble-free control using a wall-mounted switch – an ideal solution for those who value simplicity and durability of a wired system.
For more demanding users, the Z-Wave and WiFi Tuya versions are available. Awning blinds such as the VMZ WiFi Tuya, VML Z-Wave, VMB Z-Wave Solar or VMU Z-Wave Solar can be operated from a smartphone using the Tuya Smart app. Solar models, such as the VMZ Z-Wave Solar, offer complete energy independence – a built-in solar panel charges the battery, eliminating the need for electrical wiring. This is an excellent solution for terraces, balconies and hard-to-reach places where traditional power supply would be cumbersome or costly.