Awnings and Screens as Strategic Project Expansion for Dealers

For professionals in outdoor living and construction, solar shading has long ceased to be a loose accessory; it is a logical extension of every veranda or canopy installation. When an end customer invests in a high-quality aluminium structure, the next question is almost always how the space beneath it remains comfortable year-round. By adding awnings and zip screens to your portfolio, you address that demand at the right moment and increase the average project value without having to open a second sales process.

The operational advantages for dealers are equally attractive when partnering with an exclusive B2B partner. Direct access to a manufacturer that guarantees stock availability and short lead times eliminates the usual bottlenecks in custom climate solutions. By offering robust, motorized systems from Vira BV, you position yourself as a provider of a complete outdoor climate concept rather than just a canopy.

The Difference Between Awnings and Zip Screens: Two Functions, One Climate Goal

It is crucial to clarify the distinction between both systems for the end customer, as they fulfill different roles within the same climate narrative. Vira awnings are mounted on the roof of a canopy and combat direct solar radiation from above. By intercepting solar heat before it reaches the glass or the space, the temperature under the canopy remains pleasant, even on the hottest summer days.

Zip screens, on the other hand, enclose the sides of the outdoor space. The fabric runs in a guide rail with a zipper system, ensuring it remains taut and wind-resistant. Screens protect against wind, privacy intrusion, and low-hanging sun, transforming an open terrace into a sheltered, usable zone. In combination, awnings and zip screens form a fully controllable outdoor climate: shade from above, shelter from the side.

Technical Specifications: Motorized Somfy Drive as Standard

Vira supplies both awnings and zip screens with a Somfy motor and remote control as standard. This choice is deliberate: a reliable, integrated drive is the component that determines the daily user experience. Somfy is a leading industry standard, and by providing this drive as standard, Vira eliminates the compatibility issues and assembly uncertainty that arise when the motor and fabric come from different sources.

For the dealer, this means a ready-to-assemble system without surprises on-site. The drive is matched to the dimensions of the fabric, and the remote control is included.

Dimensions and Spans: From Compact Facades to Wide Terraces

The product line is designed to cover a wide range of project sizes. Vira awnings are available in various widths, ensuring the system aligns with both standard veranda sizes and larger terrace canopies. The price per size provides the dealer with a transparent view of the cost for every project scale.

Zip screens cover a different, complementary range: widths from 100 to 280 cm and depths (heights) from 100 to 400 cm. This range is tailored to closing individual facade sections; wider openings are practically solved by placing multiple screens side by side. By combining both systems within one portfolio, you can provide almost any outdoor space with a suitable, motorized climate solution.

Material and Finish: Aluminium in RAL 7016, 9005, and 9001

The cassettes and guide rails of Vira awnings and screens are manufactured from aluminium, the same architectural alloy that forms the basis of our canopies and frames. The T6 tempering provides an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and a superior surface finish, ensuring the profiles maintain their shape and appearance for years, even under the mechanical stress of daily rolling and unrolling.

The systems are available as standard in three highly requested RAL colors: RAL 7016 (Anthracite Grey), RAL 9005 (Black), and RAL 9001 (Cream White). These finishes align seamlessly with the most popular colors for Vira canopies and facade systems, ensuring the solar shading forms a visual whole with the structure rather than standing out as a separate element.

The Vira BV Dealer Ecosystem: Support Without Retail Competition

One of the primary benefits of a partnership with Vira BV is our commitment to an exclusive B2B model. We do not sell directly to the end user and never compete with our own customers in the retail market. Instead, we focus entirely on supporting our dealer network with the products, technical knowledge, and marketing resources needed to dominate local markets with high-quality awning and screen systems.

This ecosystem includes technical support and assembly documentation that understands the practicalities of the outdoor living industry. By operating as a silent partner in the background, Vira BV provides the production power and engineering expertise that allow our dealers to handle complex projects with full confidence, while customer contact and margins remain entirely with them.

Logistics and Reliability: Ready-to-Assemble Delivery for Your Planning

In professional construction, a delayed delivery can derail an entire schedule. Vira BV has optimized its logistical network to deliver awnings and screens ready-to-assemble and on time, with the complete Somfy drive and remote control already calibrated to the ordered dimensions. Our location in Veldhoven serves as a central hub for efficient distribution throughout the region.

By maintaining a robust stock of aluminium, fabric, and drive components, we protect our dealers against fluctuations in the materials market. Vira BV understands that reliability is the most valuable asset in the B2B sector, and we strive to be the most dependable link in our partners’ supply chain — from canopy to solar shading.