Outdoor living is one of the great pleasures of owning a property in Mallorca. However, creating comfortable shade requires more than selecting an attractive piece of fabric.
An awning must suit the dimensions and orientation of the terrace, integrate with the property and cope with Mallorca’s strong sunshine. In coastal areas, exposure to salt, wind and airborne dust should also be considered.
A full cassette awning provides an elegant solution because the fabric and folding arms are enclosed within the cassette when the system is retracted. This helps protect the important working components while creating a neat appearance on the façade.
One particularly interesting option is the markilux MX-2.
Introducing the markilux MX-2
The markilux MX-2 is a made-to-measure cassette awning characterised by its smooth, rounded profile and contemporary appearance.
Its organic form works particularly well with modern architecture, but its wide selection of fabrics and finishes also allows it to complement more traditional Mallorca properties.
Depending on its configuration, the MX-2 can cover an area of up to approximately 18 square metres. Maximum configurations include widths of up to six metres with a three-metre projection, or five metres with a projection of up to 3.5 metres.
This makes it suitable for many residential terraces, balconies and outdoor dining areas.
Protection when the awning is closed
When the MX-2 is retracted, its cassette surrounds the awning fabric and folding-arm technology.
This produces a clean appearance and helps protect the system from dirt and environmental exposure when it is not being used.
For properties that are occupied seasonally, this can be especially valuable. The awning remains neatly enclosed while the terrace is not in use.
Designed around the property
An awning is a significant visual addition to a building. Its cassette, frame and fabric should therefore be considered as part of the architecture rather than selected in isolation.
The markilux MX-2 offers a variety of frame, fabric and colour combinations. This makes it possible to create a subtle installation that blends into the façade or a more expressive feature that adds colour to the terrace.
Tip Top Mallorca can help compare the available combinations in relation to the property’s stonework, render, windows and surrounding outdoor furniture.
Motorisation and intelligent control
The MX-2 can be configured with electric operation, radio control and compatible smart-home functions.
Depending on the selected equipment, the awning can be controlled using a remote handset, app or automated sensors.
Sun and wind sensors can be particularly useful in Mallorca. A sun sensor can extend the awning when shade is required, while a correctly configured wind sensor can help protect it when conditions become unsuitable.
Automation does not remove the need to use an awning responsibly, but it can make daily operation considerably more convenient.
Integrated lighting
An optional LED line can be incorporated into the cassette.
Lighting transforms the awning from daytime sun protection into part of the evening terrace. Warm white illumination can create a comfortable environment for dining, reading or entertaining after sunset.
Selected lighting configurations can also introduce coloured light, allowing the atmosphere to be changed for different occasions.
Is the MX-2 suitable for every terrace?
No single awning is right for every property.
A cassette awning may be ideal for a protected residential terrace, while a more exposed position may require a guided pergola system with additional wind stability.
Before recommending the MX-2, the Tip Top Mallorca team considers:
- The required width and projection
- The direction of the sun
- Exposure to wind
- The condition and construction of the façade
- The preferred fixing position
- The required fabric and frame colours
- Motorisation, lighting and sensor options
- How the terrace will normally be used
Professional measurement and installation in Mallorca
Every markilux awning is configured for its specific installation.
Accurate measurement and suitable fixings are essential, particularly on properties with insulation, natural stone, non-standard walls or exposed locations.
Tip Top Mallorca provides consultation, measurement, product configuration and professional installation throughout Mallorca.
Customers can also visit the showroom in Son Bugadelles to compare fabric samples, colours, controls and available sun-protection systems.
Discuss your Mallorca terrace
If you are considering a markilux MX-2 or would like to compare it with another cassette or pergola awning, contact Tip Top Mallorca for personalised advice.
A visit to the property allows the team to understand the terrace, take accurate measurements and recommend a suitable solution.
Contact Tip Top Mallorca or learn more about awnings in Mallorca.