The Warema 550 is one of the most widely specified premium motorised awnings in the UK residential market — a full cassette system that retracts the fabric, arms and front bar completely within a powder-coated aluminium housing when not in use, protecting every component from weather, UV degradation and contamination year-round. Unlike open-arm awnings where the fabric, spring cassette and arm joints are permanently exposed to the elements, the Warema 550’s full cassette enclosure means that the only component visible when the awning is retracted is the slim aluminium housing — clean, resolved and architecturally considered in a way that an open-arm system cannot achieve.
Extended, the Warema 550 projects up to 2.5 metres from the wall mounting point and covers spans of up to 4.5 metres — sufficient to shade a principal terrace, a glazed extension roof, an outdoor dining area or a pool terrace without requiring a support post or intermediate fixing. The fabric is available in a comprehensive range of acrylic and solution-dyed materials across hundreds of patterns and solid colours, from neutral woven plains suited to contemporary architecture through to striped and decorative patterns for traditional and coastal settings. The powder-coated aluminium frame is available in an extensive RAL range, allowing the housing colour to match or complement the building’s window frames, fascias or external joinery.
The Warema 550 is motorised as standard — operated via remote handset, wall switch and the Warema WMS smart home app. Wind sensors are available as standard accessories, providing automatic retraction when wind speed exceeds a set threshold and protecting the awning fabric from damage in exposed or coastal positions. Sun sensors allow automatic deployment in response to solar irradiance, enabling the awning to extend and retract throughout the day without any manual input. As an authorised Warema dealer, we supply and install the Warema 550 across Poole, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Bournemouth and the wider Dorset and South Coast area, including wall fixing design, electrical first fix co-ordination and full commissioning.
For external window solar shading — rather than terrace and outdoor shading — the Warema external Venetian blind is the appropriate specification for glazed walls and window openings. Contact our team for a free site survey, fabric samples and frame colour advice.
Key Features
-Full cassette housing — all components enclosed
-Span up to 4500mm
-Projection up to 2500mm from wall
-Motorised as standard
-Remote handset and wall switch control
-Warema WMS app and smart home integration
-Wind sensor — automatic retraction available
-Sun sensor — automatic deployment available
-Comprehensive acrylic fabric range
-Hundreds of fabric patterns and colours
-Extensive RAL powder-coat frame colours
-Frame colour matches window frames and fascias
-No support post required for standard spans
-Suitable for terraces, gardens and extensions
-Suitable for coastal and exposed locations
-Authorised Warema supply and installation
System: Warema 550 motorised cassette awning.
Cassette: full powder-coated aluminium enclosure — fabric, arms and front bar fully retracted when not in use. Maximum span: 4500mm. Maximum projection: 2500mm. Arms: articulated spring-tensioned aluminium arms — no support post required within standard span and projection dimensions. Motor: electric tubular motor — extend and retract; progressive start and stop. Control: remote handset; wall switch; Warema WMS app; smart home integration via WMS interface — KNX, Crestron, Control4 and other BMS platforms at specification stage. Wind sensor: anemometer — automatic retraction above set wind speed threshold; recommended for exposed and coastal installations. Sun sensor: pyranometer — automatic deployment above set solar irradiance threshold. Fabric: solution-dyed acrylic — comprehensive pattern and plain colour range; UV and weather resistant. Confirm specific fabric with our team at survey stage. Frame finish: powder-coated aluminium — extensive RAL range; facade colour matching available. Installation: wall-mounted to masonry or structural fixing substrate — fixing design confirmed during design stage survey. Electrical first fix: mains power to motor position — route and termination confirmed during pre-installation survey. Suitable applications: residential terraces; south and west-facing gardens; glazed extensions; pool terraces; outdoor dining areas; coastal properties. Supply and installation available across Poole, Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Christchurch, Salisbury and the wider Dorset, Hampshire and South Coast area. Fabric swatches, RAL colour chart, wind load data and product data sheets available on request from our specification team.
FAQ
What is the Warema 550 awning?
The Warema 550 is a premium motorised full-cassette retractable awning for residential terraces, gardens and glazed extensions. Its full aluminium cassette housing encloses the fabric, arms and front bar completely when the awning is retracted — protecting every component from weather and UV degradation year-round and presenting a clean, slim aluminium profile against the building facade when not in use. Extended, it covers spans of up to 4500mm and projections of up to 2500mm. It is motorised as standard with remote handset, wall switch and Warema WMS app control, with wind and sun sensor options for fully automated operation. We supply and install the Warema 550 across Poole, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Bournemouth and the wider Dorset and South Coast area as an authorised Warema dealer.
What is the difference between a full cassette awning and an open-arm awning?
An open-arm awning has its fabric rolled onto a spring cassette and its arms permanently exposed to the elements — the fabric, arm joints and spring mechanism are visible and weather-exposed at all times, whether the awning is extended or retracted. Over time, UV exposure degrades the fabric colour and the arm joints and spring components can corrode or seize. A full cassette awning like the Warema 550 encloses all components — fabric, arms, front bar and fixings — within a sealed aluminium housing when retracted. When fully retracted, the only visible element is the aluminium housing itself. This enclosure protects the fabric from UV fading and the mechanical components from weather exposure, extending the service life of the awning significantly and maintaining the appearance of the building facade in the retracted position. For a premium residential property on the South Coast — where the awning is visible from the garden, the terrace and the street — the full cassette finish is the appropriate specification.
Is the Warema 550 suitable for coastal and exposed locations?
Yes — and it is widely specified in coastal locations across Dorset, including Sandbanks, Canford Cliffs and Bournemouth, precisely because the full cassette construction protects the fabric and mechanical components from salt air, UV radiation and the higher wind exposure common at coastal properties. The wind sensor option — which triggers automatic retraction when wind speed exceeds the set threshold — is particularly recommended for coastal installations, providing protection against gusty and variable sea breezes without requiring the owner to monitor weather conditions manually. The Warema 550’s aluminium frame and solution-dyed acrylic fabric are both selected for weather resistance in exposed environments, and the powder-coated finish resists salt corrosion at coastal locations. We confirm the appropriate wind sensor threshold and fixing specification for the specific coastal exposure during the site survey.
Can the Warema 550 be integrated with a smart home system?
Yes. The Warema 550 integrates with smart home and building management systems via the Warema WMS platform, providing app control, scene programming, group operation and sensor-triggered automation. For integration with KNX, Crestron, Control4, Savant and other BMS platforms, the WMS interface provides the appropriate connection — we confirm the compatible integration method for the specific control platform at the specification stage. On properties where the Warema awning operates alongside Warema external Venetian blinds or internal Lutron and Silent Gliss shading systems, all systems can be incorporated into a single co-ordinated daily shading and comfort programme — the awning extending as temperatures rise in the afternoon and retracting at sunset alongside the internal blind adjustments.
What span and projection does the Warema 550 cover?
The Warema 550 covers spans of up to 4500mm — the width of the awning measured along the building facade — and projections of up to 2500mm from the wall mounting point. Within these dimensions, the awning requires no intermediate support post or column, making it suitable for shading a full terrace width, a glazed extension or an outdoor dining area in a single unobstructed span. For wider terraces or larger shading requirements, multiple Warema 550 units can be installed side by side. We confirm the appropriate span, projection and number of units for the specific terrace or outdoor area during a free site survey.
Do you install the Warema 550 awning in Poole and across Dorset?
Yes. We are an authorised Warema dealer supplying and installing the full Warema awning and external shading range — including the Warema 550 motorised cassette awning — across Poole, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Salisbury and the wider Dorset, Hampshire and South Coast area. Every installation begins with a free site survey to confirm the span and projection requirements, wall fixing substrate, electrical first fix route, fabric and frame colour selection, and wind and sun sensor requirements. Contact our team to discuss your project.
