Porch awnings are gaining in popularity. Outdoor living must be comfortable

Outdoor living has become increasingly important in recent years, and many homeowners today choose a patio cover or garden room to expand their home. The reasons are obvious: extra space, a larger living room or kitchen, a beautiful view of the garden or more light in the home. "Often people discover only afterwards that the glass roof is not only a source of space and light, but also of heat or even overheating," observes Wilms marketing manager Andres Lesire. "Then they knock on our door!" 

With the increasingly intensive use of patio covers and garden rooms, the demand for awnings is also increasing. "In the past, a patio cover was used rather incidentally or seasonally, but today this is completely different," Lesire explains. "We see that patio covers or garden rooms are now used year-round. But that does mean that users face many more challenges. I am thinking especially of the low sun in winter or the burning sun on the glass roof in summer." 

Verandazon awnings are the solution

"Builders of patio covers and garden rooms don't always have a ready-made solution to these questions," Lesire observes. "That's when they come to Wilms for our expertise. We are not the shade masters from Meerhout for nothing! Our representative works with the distributor to find the perfect solution to the problem. And not only in Belgium! Today we have five technical-commercial advisors on the road in the Netherlands. They are happy to come by to present our shade solutions." 

"For sunlight incident on the sides - and/or to increase privacy - Wilms' front screens are the logical solution. They are easy to install, and the choice of paint color and fabric allows the end user to design the screens exactly as desired and appropriate for canopy or garden room. For the roof, Wilms has developed the ZipX^©Sky developed, a variant of the well-known windproof screens ZipX^©Zero." 

ZipX^©Sky, three mounting shapes and an unlimited range of colors

The ZipX veranda awning^©Sky from Wilms can be mounted in three ways, depending on the end user's requirements. Usually, mounting on tubes is chosen. This is the sturdiest solution Wilms can offer and is also sleekly designed. It is also possible to mount the awning on feet or directly on the roof of the veranda. We always first consider what is technically possible and then leave the choice to the end user. 

The color of the paintwork of the veranda awning is usually matched to the color of the canopy or garden room or the windows. Wilms also offers plenty of options for the screen fabric. 

The ZipX^©Sky from Wilms is always driven by a motor. For the controls, you can choose a wired
system with wall switch or a wireless variant with remote control or an app on the smartphone. 

Also suitable for skylights or domes

The various mounting options make the ZipX system^©Sky is also suitable for installation on skylights or flat solar domes, Lesire said. "Anyone visiting our brand-new Wilms Experience Center in Meerhout can see for themselves how we can shield the large skylight in our showroom from the sun at the push of a button. That proves it: ZipX^©Sky is not only a product for the private market, but it is also suitable for office or commercial buildings. That gives the Wilms dealer the ability to take on larger projects as well." 

Wilms: 100% local and sustainable

"Wilms from Meerhout has been the Benelux specialist in quality roller shutters and blinds for more than 45 years," Lesire concludes. "Wilms is a thoroughly Belgian family business with a focus on innovative products, employee welfare and a 100% sustainable production process. The team of more than 200 shade masters guarantees this every day!"