Markilux 1600 Semi-cassette awning
Technical Sun Protection for Professional Projects
Architect
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Developer
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Builder
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Why the Markilux 1600 is different
Dynamic oval protective roof: lowers automatically when retracting and covers the roller tube. Full-cassette awning appearance with a semi-cassette installation.
Joint brush on the protective roof: prevents coarse dirt from entering. The only Markilux semi-cassette with this active sealing system.
Inclination 5°–50° without steps — the greatest range in the semi-cassette family. Super-valance up to 350 cm, manual or motorised. Galvanised steel Ø 50 mm load-bearing tube.
Dynamic rotating protective roof
One-piece oval roof that lowers automatically during retraction, adapting to the awning’s inclination. Closes from above and below, completely covering the roller tube and the front profile.
Anti-dirt joint brush
The protective roof incorporates a joint brush that prevents coarse dirt from entering the awning interior. Particularly relevant on terraces exposed to dust, pollen, or heavy-use environments.
Inclination 5°–50° · the greatest semi-cassette range
Stepless adjustment across a 45° range, greater than any other semi-cassette model in the Markilux catalogue. Adaptable to any solar orientation from wall, ceiling, or rafter mounting.
Galvanised steel Ø 50 mm load-bearing tube
Round galvanised steel load-bearing tube, inside and out. Greater corrosion resistance and structural stability than aluminium models. Ideal for coastal environments.
Super-valance up to 350 cm (optional)
Vertical protection from the front profile up to 350 cm. Manual or motorised operation, independent of the main awning.
Dual arm technology · up to 710 cm
Twin anti-corrosive steel chains or bionic tendon validated by the Fraunhofer Institute. Maximum projection 710 cm. Available in coupled configuration.
Technical Specifications — Markilux 1600 Semi-Cassette Awning
| Product type | Semi-cassette awning with dynamic rotating protective roof |
|---|---|
| Maximum projection | 710 cm |
| Minimum projection | 174 cm |
| Maximum reach | 400 cm |
| Minimum reach | 150 cm |
| Configuration | Individual · Coupled (available) |
| Dimensions | 254 mm (depth) × 223 mm (height) |
| Inclination angle | 5°–50° (stepless adjustment) |
| Protective roof | One-piece oval · dynamic rotating · anti-dirt joint brush |
| Load-bearing tube | Round steel Ø 50 mm · galvanised inside and out · powder-coated |
| Roller axle | Ø 85 mm · galvanised steel with key |
| Arm technology | Twin anti-corrosive steel chains · Fraunhofer bionic tendon (option) |
| Super-valance | Up to 350 cm · manual or motorised |
| Operation | Manual · Standard motor · Remote-controlled motor · Smart Home |
| Mounting type | Wall · Ceiling · Rafters |
| Wind resistance | Class 2 — 28–37 km/h (Beaufort Force 5) |
| Optional end caps | Bright chrome (front profile and load-bearing tube) |
| Available fabrics | Markilux Collection One (over 200 designs) |
| Manufacture | Markilux — Germany · Made to order |
| Official distributor | Cortinsa — Barcelona and Madrid |
Do you want the aesthetics of a cassette awning with the installation of a semi-cassette?
Demonstration video of the Markilux 1600: dynamic protective roof, automatic retraction and super-shade.
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The semi-cassette that doesn’t look like one
Most semi-cassette awnings leave the roller tube and arms exposed when the awning is extended. The Markilux 1600 semi-cassette awning addresses this with its dynamic oval-shaped protective hood that lowers automatically during the retraction phase, adapting to the awning’s pitch, and completely covers the roller tube along with the front profile. The visual result is that of a full-cassette awning — without actually being one — with the advantage of simpler installation and a slimmer profile on the façade. Cortinsa, as an official Markilux installer in Barcelona and Madrid, installs the 1600 on residential terraces and hospitality projects where the cassette aesthetic is desired without the structural complexity of a full-cassette model.
The Markilux 1600’s protective hood incorporates a sealing brush that prevents coarse dirt from entering the awning interior. The pitch is adjustable between 5° and 50° with no fixed steps, the widest range in the Markilux semi-cassette family. For spans exceeding 710 cm, the 1600 is available in a coupled awning configuration. To view the rest of the Markilux semi-cassette awning range, visit our category section.
The articulated arms offer two options: twin anticorrosive steel chains or a bionic tendon validated by the Fraunhofer Institute. The Ø 50 mm round steel load-bearing tube, galvanised inside and out, makes it particularly well suited for terrace awnings in coastal areas such as Sitges, Castelldefels, and the Barcelona coastline, where exposure to the marine environment accelerates material degradation.
The optional super-valance deploys vertical protection of up to 350 cm, with manual or motorised operation. For architects requiring technical solar-protection specifications, Cortinsa provides BIM files via the Cortinsa BIM Library. For projects requiring permanent structural coverage, we also install complementary bioclimatic pergolas.
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Frequently asked questions about the Markilux 1600
What is the difference between a semi-cassette awning and a full-cassette awning?
On what surfaces can the Markilux 1600 be installed?
What is the maximum span of the Markilux 1600 and can it be extended?
The maximum span in single configuration is 710 cm with three articulated arms. For larger surface coverage, the Markilux 1600 is available in coupled configuration: two bays with a single motor and a maximum total span of 1,410 cm. The maximum projection is 400 cm, depending on the span. Browse the rest of the Markilux semi-cassette awning range if you are looking for other sizing options.
What fabric and hardware colour options does the Markilux 1600 offer?
The fabric is chosen from more than 200 designs from the Markilux Collection One (visutex, suncolours and perla FR fabrics). The hardware is available in traffic white RAL 9016 as the standard colour, and in metallic stone-grey 5215, metallic anthracite 5204, structured Havana brown 5229, structured cream-white 5233, aluminium-white RAL 9006 and grey-brown similar to RAL 8019. Special RAL colours are available at an additional cost. Architects and designers can consult the available finishes through the Cortinsa BIM Library.
What wind resistance class does the Markilux 1600 have?
The Markilux 1600 has wind resistance class 2, equivalent to Beaufort force 5: 28–37 km/h (7.5–10.4 m/s). It is recommended to retract the awning in winds exceeding this or during prolonged absences. For projects in high wind-exposure areas or coastal environments, the galvanised steel load-bearing tube Ø 50 mm provides greater structural stability than aluminium models. If the project requires greater permanent protection, we also install complementary bioclimatic pergolas.
Can the Markilux 1600 be motorised and integrated into a home automation system?
Yes. The Markilux 1600 is available with a standard motor, io 868 MHz remote-controlled motor and RTS 433 MHz motor. In its motorised version it is compatible with Smart Home systems: timer programming and integration with sun and wind sensors. The coupled configuration (two sections, up to 1,410 cm of span) requires motorisation as standard. For technical specification on projects with integrated home automation, visit our solutions for architects section.
What is super-shade and when should it be included?
The super-shade is an optional vertical protection element that deploys from the front bar up to 350 cm in height, operating independently from the main awning with manual or motorised actuation. It is particularly useful on west-facing hospitality terraces, where lateral radiation is the main thermal problem once the awning is deployed. For HORECA projects with specific comfort requirements, see our hospitality solutions section.
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