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Extend Your Outdoor Spaces & Enjoy Year-Round Comfort

Australia’s all about the great wide outdoors. We love to live outside, and when you’re surrounded by so much wonderful nature, why wouldn’t we?

Even when we’re home, we love to lounge about on the patio, have a drink on the verandah, swim in the sunshine and organise endless barbecues with friends and family. It’s all about camaraderie and joy.

So it does put a damper on things when a typical Aussie storm charges through. Nobody wants to be enjoying a steak, soaked, or have their wine mixed with rainwater. Or have an all-out battle with them creepy-crawlies. Grilled grasshopper anyone? 

Having the right shade protecting you from the sun, rain and insects can not only enhance your living experience, it also adds value to your home. Think like a real estate agent for a moment. When you install a Retractable Awning, you’re not just preventing bad weather from ruining gatherings with family and friends. You’re actually creating an extra living space – and adding instant value to your home in the process. It’s a great investment, and one that will stand the test of time.

Whether you’re extending an already existing space like a verandah or are looking to create a new one from scratch, awnings can be a versatile solution. Plus, at Watson, we’ve made them look fantastic too!

Worried you don’t have room? A retractable awning doesn’t have to take up the whole backyard. They can be fitted into just about any space, and here at Watson, we’ve got everything from Pivot Arm Awnings through to Straight Drop Awnings. Trust us – there’s definitely a Retractable Awning to suit you.

Why Our Awnings?

Product Options

Alpha SRS Outdoor Blind:  The Alpha SRS provides dependable protection during Winter, Summer, and everywhere in-between. Custom-make your Alpha SRS awning to fit any space and essentially add an extra room to your home – perfect for enclosing a courtyard, patio, or balcony.

Semina by Weinor: Simple, straightforward and streamlined, the Semina is great for those ‘quick-fixes’. This retractable awning suits practically any occasion and stands strong against rough weather conditions.

Cassita II by Weinor: Made in Germany, the Cassita II comes with a delightful feature; LED lighting! Its slim and sleek demeanour means it easily blends in, and its cassette protects the fabric and mechanisms too, which means longer life.

Plaza Viva by Weinor: Self-mounted, German-crafted, and operates with just the touch of a button. If smart awnings are a thing, you’ve found it. It’s incredibly self-sufficient and ticks off pretty much all the boxes.

Sintesi Retractable Roof:  This Italian designed retractable roof incorporates an integrated rain gutter and downpipe system fitted discreetly into an elegant mounting frame. Did we mention it looks like a dream?

Sundream Awnings: If you’re looking to bridge the gap between the outdoors and indoors, then look no further. It’s operating system makes it not only durable, but also maintenance-free. 

Zipscreen Awnings: It’s a party all day, everyday. Stay safe from the sun, wind, rain and bothersome insects with this stylish alternative to regular awnings. 

Window Awnings: Stop sunlight and heat in its tracks, with our wide range of window awnings designed to protect any size and shape of window. These awnings can be used on both ground floors and multi-storeys.

Folding Arm Awnings: Our Folding Arm range is home to the Discus, Stratos I, Stratos II, and Stratos III. Enhanced functionality and flexibility means you can pull the fabric back when you feel like enjoying a splash of sunshine.

Choose Your Awning

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SINTESI RETRACTABLE ROOF
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Why Opt For Awnings?

Fabrics

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We trust our awning fabrics so much, they come complete with a 10-year warranty. 

We know exactly what we’re dealing with when it comes to Aussie weather, so these fabrics have been specifically manufactured to face up to any storm that comes your way. They’re also great for holding their own in the scorching sun, and they look phenomenal doing it all the whole time. Some, like the Folding Arm awnings for instance, even offer custom colour options. 

Certain types of fabrics are recommended for specific awnings and this often depends on the type of awning, as it affects how it can withstand the weather. 

There are numerous choices of awning fabrics on the market. When selecting your fabric keep the following in mind:

Air flow

Clear PVC is great for unrestricted view and when air flow is not an option. If you’re enclosing a verandah or patio, you might still want to have a nice cool breeze coming through. If this is required, ensure you select an open weave fabric with around 10% openness.

Durability

When a fabric is used outdoors it’s exposed to the elements. Fabrics with DURAGUARD® Fabric Protection keeps odours away, protects against the development of bacteria, resists stains and stops mildew and fungi build-up.

Colour fastness

Ensure the fabric you choose has excellent fade-resistance to the sun. Any fabric with a fade-resistance of 6 or above is advised, and will ensure your fabric remains the colour you selected for many years to come.

Privacy and view through

There are open and closed weave awning fabrics. Consider if you want day or night time privacy. An open weave fabric in a dark colour gives fantastic view-through in the day, but also allows others to see in at night.

 

MATERIALS

Mesh | Canvas | Clear PVC | Acrylic

Tips 'n Tricks

Whether you’re after an awning solution for home or your retail space, it can help to go over a checklist so you can be sure to come up with something that’s best suited to your requirements. 

As simple as it can be, when you start getting into the process some questions are bound to come up, and this way you’ll have the answers sooner rather than later.

  • Purpose: You might think this a bit silly. After all, you want an awning, you know your purpose! Well because, an awning that’s meant to cover a swimming pool for instance may not suit a storefront. Different spaces have different needs, so knowing exactly what it’s for is half the battle won.
  • Space: Now you know what purpose your awning serves, it’s time to look at whether your choices fit into the space. For the most part they do, but sometimes things are a little trickier than they seem. So it can help to take a moment to regroup. Trust us, we can help you find the awning you need. 
  • Fabric: If you head on up a little, you’ll get the full lowdown on our awning fabrics and the options available. Choosing what you want though will depend once again on your purpose. If you want something you can see through for example, then clear PVC may be the way to go which is different to a retractable canvas awning.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

While installing an awning on your own is an option, all our awnings are installed by expert professionals and this service is included in your price. This is for the simple reason that safety is of paramount importance, and our team knows exactly how each one of our awnings should be installed. Additionally, should anything go wrong, we are there to assist with after-sales services be they structural or fabric related. Being incredibly heavy, the last thing you want is one of them to collapse on you causing serious injury.

100%. The benefits listed above  outweigh the initial cost, making it a valuable long-term investment.

The lifespan of a retractable awning can vary depending on several factors including the quality of materials, frequency of use, exposure to weather elements, and maintenance. Typically, a well-made retractable awning can last anywhere from 10 to 25 years or more. You can also enjoy peace of mind with our product lifetime warranty on specific awning types.

Retractable awnings can be quite reliable when properly installed, maintained, and used. Our team will guide you through how best to use and care for your retractable awning, so you can get the best out of it.

The time it takes to install a retractable awning can vary depending on several factors, including the size of the awning and the complexity of the installation. Generally, a straightforward installation can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours. However, in the case of severely adverse weather conditions, we will re-schedule to ensure the safety of all involved. 

Here's What Our Clients Are Saying

4.8
Perry Wiles
Perry Wiles
Verified Buyer
Very happy
Very happy with our new extendable awning - it will be just the thing for summer barbecues. Also very happy with the friendly, efficient and competent installation by the team!
Lorna G.
Lorna G.
Verified Buyer
If I could give 10 stars I would
All was done without any hassle, in short time, and the service I received when ordering made it so easy. Highly recommend.
Jennifer I.
Jennifer I.
Verified Buyer
Look no further you won't be disappointed!
Really great product and service with excellent communication with all the covid delays. Installation was seamless and it looks amazing!
Gail
Gail
Verified Buyer
Excellent service
Prompt follow up, even with supply delays. On time for appointments and we are very happy with products and installation.
Grant Battersby
Grant Battersby
Verified Buyer
High quality firm
All the Watson's staff were on time, friendly, respectful and professionally competent. It is worth paying for top quality service from a local company.
Rachael Rachael
Rachael Rachael
Verified Buyer
Smooth sailing from beginning to end
I’ve purchased blinds and am half way through the purchase of safety screens. I’ve found my experience to be smooth sailing from consultant stage to the end. After sales service has also been helpful. I’m very satisfied with the services of Team.