High stability and aesthetic standards
A well-established private brewery in Marktheidenfeld, Martinsbräu is now run by the fourth and fifth generations of the family. Its beer garden on the shores of the Main is a core part of its business and a popular place to meet, particularly in summer. Accordingly, it requires extremely reliable sun shading and weather protection. Over time, its previous shading solutions started to show clear signs of wear. The old parasols weren’t stable enough to cope with the wind. The fabric was also faded and no longer met the brewery’s quality standards. So Maria Martin, who runs the brewery, decided to find something new: “We wanted reliable sun shading and weather protection that is stable, long-lasting and visually appealing.”

Big Ben: efficient shading for large areas
After a personal consultation, the specific plans and measurements were drawn up on site, taking into account the brewery’s riverside location, mature trees and the structure of the beer garden area. The robust and large Big Ben parasols were found to be most suitable – three measuring 450 x 450 cm, and one measuring 400 x 400 cm. Their generous dimensions allow the space to be shaded with comparatively few parasols. This is a real advantage in the day-to-day running of the brewery, as it keeps paths and sight lines free. The wide range of Caravita design options – more than 200 frame colours and around 150 fabric designs – also allowed the parasols to be adapted to the brewery’s corporate design. The fabric has been produced in the company’s signature colour, “ocean blue”, with a logo printed on the canopy and valance, while glossy traffic white was chosen for the frame. This allows the sun shading to blend in perfectly with the beer garden’s overall look while emphasising the Martinsbräu brand identity. For additional comfort, half-length side panels have been added to the parasols. Maria Martin explains: “The panels protect against low-lying sun, particularly in the evenings, without affecting the beer garden’s open atmosphere.”

Mounting with stable screw-in foundation
Mounting the parasols was a key issue. The client wanted to leave the ancient chestnut roots untouched as far as possible, so a classic concrete foundation was out of the question. Instead, a foundation was chosen with Krinner ground screws. This was screwed directly into the ground without any elaborate earthworks, ensuring stable mounting.

Satisfied owners, satisfied guests
Maria Martin is extremely pleased with her new large parasols. “We’re really impressed with how stable they are, even when it’s windy, how reliably they protect against sun and rain, and how good they look. We’ve also had great feedback from our guests. We’ve already recommended Caravita to other hospitality businesses in the region.”

With its new Caravita shading solution, the long-established Martinsbräu brewery has made its beer garden even more attractive to visit – comfortable, secure and great to look at.

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Construction details

• Property: Beer garden at Martinsbräu private brewery
• Location: Marktheidenfeld, Germany
• Purpose: Outdoor eatery
• Client/business owner: Maria Martin
• Sun shading: Caravita Big Ben large parasols (3 measuring 450 x 450 cm, measuring 400 x 400 cm)
• Frame colour: RAL 9016 traffic white, glossy
• Fabric colour: Acrylic 7880 ocean blue
• Features: half-length side panels (60 cm), foundation with Krinner ground screws, crank mechanism

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