Awnings
Awnings for windows, doors, patios, balconies and caravans. Types include fixed window and door canopies, retractable folding arm awnings in manual and motorised versions, pull-out side awnings, free standing awnings and caravan privacy screens.
Covers are polyester fabric or polycarbonate sheet, on plastic, steel or iron frames.
Which type of awning should I buy?
Pick a window canopy for rain over a door, a folding arm awning for patio shade, and a side awning for privacy or wind.
| Type | Good for | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Window and door canopy | Rain cover over doors and windows | Width compared with the frame |
| Manual folding arm awning | Decks and patios | Clear wall width, 2m to 4.5m |
| Motorised folding arm awning | Larger patios used often | Power point near the wall |
| Retractable side awning | Privacy and blocking wind | Pull-out length, 3m to 10m |
| Free standing awning | Lawns and pool areas with no wall | Footprint on the ground |
| Caravan privacy screen | Closing in a roll-out awning | Screen length against your awning |
What size folding arm awning do I need?
Measure the wall: folding arm awnings here come 2m to 4.5m wide with 1.5m to 3m projection.
Allow space either side for the brackets. Grey, beige and two-tone grey and white covers are available.
Manual or motorised awning?
Manual awnings cost less and wind out by hand; motorised awnings extend on a motor.
Motorised models start at 3m x 2.5m and go up to 4.5m x 2.5m. Manual versions run from 2m x 1.5m to 4m x 3m.
Do window awnings keep the rain off?
Yes, a fixed canopy sheds rain away from the opening.
Polycarbonate sheets come in clear, brown, black and grey, in sizes from 0.8m x 1m to 1m x 6m. A DIY awning kit in clear polycarbonate is also available.
What should I check before ordering a caravan screen?
Check that the screen length matches your roll-out awning.
Side screens come in 3.7m to 4.9m lengths at 1.8m or 1.95m drop, and pop-top end walls measure 2.1 x 1.8m.
Can I pay it off?
Yes. Pay with Afterpay or Zip, or check out with PayPal. A $129.43 manual retractable awning is four fortnightly Afterpay payments of $32.36.
Pair it with
- Shading – shade sails and outdoor blinds
- Outdoor Umbrellas & Bases – portable shade for the table
- Gazebos & Marquees – covered space away from the house
