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Zip screen or awning?
Türkiye's largest zip screen manufacturer

Zip screen or awning?

Both shade with fabric; the difference is which direction the shade comes from and what the fabric does in wind. The pair most often installed on a terrace is an awning above and zip screens at the sides.

Feature Zip Screen Systems Zip Screen Systems If you want to stop the sun, wind and insects coming from the side and build an enclosed volume. View Awning Systems Awning Systems If shade from above is enough and you are after the most economical answer. View
Shading
Direction Vertical (facade) or sloped (glass roof, pergola) Horizontal to sloped; from above only
Fabric edge Zipped into the side guide Free; tensioned by the arms
In wind Does not flap; Zipline Neo tested at 172 km/h Has to retract on a wind sensor
Insects and dust Nothing leaks in at the edge Open; nothing in the way
Side enclosure Yes; it builds an enclosed volume No
Size and construction
Largest application 16 m² vertical · 24 m² ceiling 7000 mm wide (cassette model)
Opening Along the guide; up to 6 metres As far as the arm reaches; 3000 mm
Is the fabric protected Rolled up inside the box Inside the cassette
Does it need a structure Side guides or the existing structure The wall alone; the arms carry it
Use
Where Balcony, terrace, pergola, facade Terraces, in front of windows, cafe and shop frontages
Control Motorised; wind and sun sensor Motorised or a manual crank