Awnings: a huge selection, but which one is right for what you need?
- Macarthur Home Improvements
- Jun 23, 2016
- 4 min read
Did you know that there are 11 different types of retractable/fixed awnings we assemble and install at residential and commercial properties?
You may find after this post, you will be keeping an eye out at different properties to see what they use and imagine for your home. Apart from the wide choice in range, there is also a wide choice in fabrics and/or colours. This means that you're sure to find what type of cover you need, as well as a colour to suit your premises.
Here is an overview of the different awnings we have:
Auto Guide Awnings (aka Lock Arm Awnings)
The Auto Guide Awning is a popular choice of Awning, particularly for homes where the front of their home has portions of the day where it is swathed in sunshine. It acts as a screen and it provides added privacy when you need it. The Auto Guide Awnings reflect up to 70% of heat and are lightweight with easy operation.
The Auto Guide Awning has a spring control, which allows you to control the positioning of the blind by sliding up and down the arms on the guide rods, situate on either side of the awning. The arms hold the fabric close to the window, giving maximum heat and light protection whilst still letting the air flow into your home.
You have a choice of canvas, acrylic or mesh fabrics. You can also choose the option of matching "pelmet" to provide more of a stylish look.
Fold Arm Awnings
The Fold Arm Awnings are fantastic to provide cover in overhead areas of patios, decks, balconies or commercial premises like restaurants. They are a beautiful and stylish option.
The Fold Arm Awnings can be extended by you (motorised and non-motorised options) to provide shade from sunlight and to also provide shelter from light rain. They also aide in extending your outdoor living area.
The Fold Arm Awnings are also different to other awnings, whereby the arms fold horizontally rather than vertically - they extend the fabric out and over your screening area. The Fold Arm Awnings are cantilevered to the wall and are discreet when retracted, which means that there are no intrusive poles or posts to navigate around.
Wire Guide Awnings
The Wire Guide Awnings are a straight drop awning and are well suited for large patio areas of a home or business.
The Wire Guide Awning features a [stainless steel weighted] tubular roll up system that is operated either manually by a crank or via a remote and electric motor along 316 marine grade stainless steel wires - allowing you to position the awning along any point along the wire (without being impeded by fixtures and fittings).
You have a choice of fabric colour when it comes to using the Wire Guide Awning for your outdoor area. It provides you with shade and reduces glare, without blocking all the light nor your view.
Pivot Arm Awnings
The Pivot Arm Awnings are ideal for shading a variety of window areas and verandahs. The Pivot Arm Awnings shade windows or verandahs from UV rays and unwanted light, whilst still allowing the flow of air into the covered area.
The Pivot Arm Awnings are operated by an external or internal cord, window or electronically. The electronic solution is perfect for areas you want shaded but may be located in hard to get to places.
We can also measure and install Straight drop Awnings, Channel Awnings, Vertiscreen Awnings, Roof Awnings and Bistro Awnings to your home or business. For a quick overview of our range, click here.
Canopy Awnings
The Canopy Awning provides a unique look and are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours to suit your residential or business needs.
The Canopy Awnings can be fixed to sit either above windows, doorways or shopfronts - where you want year round cover, without blocking views from windows or access to doorways.
There is a wide range of fabrics and colours you can choose from, particularly gloss fabrics which you can mark signage above your business' entrance.
Colourbond Awnings
We use Uniline Tru-Steel Colourbond Awnings, which are produced with a multi-rib cross section skin panels - providing protection from sun and wind, as well as protection against hail and storm damage due to the durability of the Tru-Steel panels.
The Colourbond Awnings are suitable for both residential and commercial premises and can be applied as either self-supporting or by using post supports. The Colourbond Awnings cover a maximum area of 8m² and the colour choice allows you to match your wall and guttering.
Carb-o-lite Awnings
The Carb-o-lite Awnings are made of polycarbonate and come in a choice of bullnose, domus, barrel vault, gabled, cantilevered or flat window awnings.
The Carb-o-lite is translucent with a twin-walled polycarbonate sheeting system, which provide unique solar properties capable of withstanding the harshest elements. The colour range consists of clear, grey, bronze, solar metallic or solar ice.
Carb-o-lite Awnings can be fixed most anywhere and like the rest of our Awnings we have outlined - the positioning of awnings for your needs is limited by your imagination.
We have a sample range of Awnings set-up in our showroom, located at 1/7 Hollylea Road, Leumeah; why don't you visit us and check out the range. If you can't visit us during our opening hours - give us a call on 4625 3446 and we'll come visit you and discuss our range and provide you with options. Our quote is free and you have no obligation.
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