On-glass awning
Markilux® 8800
- Expansive Solar Protection: Shade up to 36 m² with a single unit, or link up to five awnings to cover sweeping glass areas up to 180 m².
- Architectural Harmony: Soft, round full-cassette design engineered to suit classic, curved, or soft-edged architectural rooflines.
The ultimate round-cassette solar protection for glass roofs and conservatories.
Glass roofs bring breathtaking natural light into your home, but direct sunlight can quickly transform glass structures into uncomfortable heat traps. The markilux 8800 on-glass awning mounts externally above your glass roof to reflect glare and heat before it ever reaches your interior. The result? Pure natural daylight inside, while thermal heat stays strictly outside. Featuring a classic round full-cassette design, award-winning German engineering, and internal gas-piston tensioning, the markilux 8800 creates a cool, light-filled sanctuary for your home.
Your advantages
- Superior Thermal Defense: Intercepts UV rays and solar radiation above the glass, keeping indoor living areas comfortable on hot days.
- Unobstructed Headroom: Exterior roof-mounted installation preserves your full ceiling height and interior spatial design.
- Award-Winning Round Profile: Timeless, rounded full-cassette design (Ø 187 mm) awarded the prestigious iF Design Award.
- Massive Coverage Capability: Connect up to five individual units to effortlessly shade up to 180 m² of glass space.
Features of the markilux 8800
Proven performance on top. Year-round comfort underneath.
To get true everyday enjoyment from your glass-roof patio or conservatory, high-performance shading is non-negotiable. The markilux 8800 delivers exceptional glare control and solar defense, ensuring your glass extension remains temperate and inviting—even in the peak of summer.
When direct sun beats down on your glass roof, this full-cassette awning blocks harmful UV rays and intercepts heat radiation before it passes through the glass, preventing interior temperatures from soaring. A single unit easily covers up to 36 m², while custom coupled configurations extend protection up to 180 m² for large-scale architectural residences.
Crafting your ideal look is easy. Choose from hundreds of fabric choices—from high-tech semi-transparent weaves to bold, vibrant solids—all treated with UPF 50+ UV shielding and water-repellent self-cleaning finishes. Match your exterior trim with standard architectural frame colors like Traffic White, Stone Grey, or Anthracite Metallic, or specify a custom RAL shade for a seamless match.
Reliable Large-Area Protection
Effortless solar defense. Cover up to 36 m² under one continuous cover, or join up to five awnings for maximum coverage up to 180 m².
Sun & Heat Control
Keep the heat outside. Intercept direct solar radiation above your glass roof to dramatically reduce interior temperatures and eliminate harsh glare.
Award-Winning Design
Form meets function. Winner of the iF Design Award, the Ø 187 mm round full cassette completely seals and protects the fabric canopy when retracted.
Optimum Fabric Tension (tracfix)
Zip-track stability. Optional markilux tracfix technology seals the edge between fabric and guide track, maintaining taut fabric tension and high wind resistance.
Seamless Vertical Integration
Total perimeter comfort. Combine your markilux 8800 overhead awning with vertical drop cassette blinds for complete side protection against low sun and breezes.
Markilux Side Screens
Privacy on demand. Pull-out side screens offer immediate lateral privacy and shield your outdoor space from low-angled sunlight and crosswinds.
Technical
| Awning type | Above glass awning |
| Maximum width x projection | • 700 x 450 cm • 500 x 700 cm • 600 × 450 cm (tracfix) • 500 × 600 cm (tracfix) |
| Options | • coupled awning • guide tracks (tracfix) (secure cover guidance zip technology without gap between cover and guide track) |
| Area to be shaded | • 36 qm • 30 qm (tracfix) |
| Cassette depth x height | Ø 187 mm |
| Operation | • hardwired motor • silentec motor • radio-controlled motor • smart home |
| Cover guide system | guide tracks (tracfix) (secure cover guidance zip technology without gap between cover and guide track) |
| Cover tension system | gas springs |
| Available fabric covers | • visutex • suncolours • specials • smart art • transolair • perfotex • perla FR |
| Fixture type | above glass |
| Wind resistance class | corresponds to wind force | 3 | 6 → 38 – 48 km/h; 24 – 30 mph |
| Coupled awnings | coupled awning |
| Frame colours | • traffic white, RAL 9016 • metallic aluminium, RAL 9006 • grey brown, similar to RAL 8019 • off-white textured finish, 5233 • stone grey metallic, 5215 • anthracite metallic, 5204 • havana brown textured finish, 5229 • non-standard RAL colours |
| Awards | iF Design Award 2012 |
markilux 8800 reference gallery
Successful customers implementations.
FAQS about the markilux 8800
The markilux 8800 is a premium external on-glass awning featuring a round full cassette. Mounted directly above glass roof structures or conservatories, it intercepts solar radiation before heat can penetrate your home.
Both models offer identical internal engineering, tensioning systems, and performance ratings. The key difference lies in the cassette aesthetic: the markilux 8800 features a rounded cassette profile (Ø 187 mm), while the markilux 7800 features a sharp, angular profile (200 × 160 mm) tailored to cubic architecture.
You can control the markilux 8800 via radio remote control, smartphone app integration, or automated smart sensors that automatically extend or retract the awning based on sun, wind, and rain conditions.
External on-glass awnings stop heat before it passes through the glass roof, preventing heat buildup up to 4x more effectively than internal shading solutions. Mounting outside also keeps your interior room height completely open.
A single markilux 8800 unit shades up to 36 m² (30 m² with tracfix zip guidance). For large architectural spans, up to five awnings can be coupled together to cover up to 180 m².
The markilux 8800 is certified to Wind Resistance Class 3, allowing it to remain extended and secure in wind speeds up to Beaufort Force 6 (38–48 km/h).
tracfix is an optional zip-guidance track system that secures the fabric canopy along the entire guide channel. It eliminates light gaps along the edges, maintains optimal fabric tension, and significantly improves wind stability.
Yes. To achieve complete 360-degree protection, you can pair the markilux 8800 with vertical drop cassette awnings or pull-out side screens to block low-angled morning/afternoon sun, wind, and unwanted views.
Yes! You can experience the markilux 8800 live at the A’besco Blinds & Awnings showroom at 49 Captain Cook Drive, Caringbah. Our team can demonstrate operation, show you full-scale display models, and guide you through frame and fabric selections.
Ready to Design Your Custom Outdoor Solution?
Take the first low-friction step toward a cooler, more comfortable home. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our Sutherland Shire design specialists today. We’ll measure your glass space on-site, share curated fabric samples, and guide you through every custom option.