Add Value To Your Home & Lifestyle With Our Retractable Awnings

Control The Weather & Enjoy Year Round Comfort? It's A No-Brainer.

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Sun And Heat Protection

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With Outdoor Blinds & Awnings, Every Day Is A Celebration.

The weather should never decide whether or not you have a family gathering. Retractable Awnings and Outdoor Blinds can help you to make the most of your outdoor spaces by regulating temperature and airflow, keeping your loved ones comfortable & reducing your electricity bills. 

This makes our awnings ideal for everything from patios and balconies to commercial spaces such as restaurants. All our products are available in a wide variety of fabrics and colours, and can be either manually operated or fitted with a motorised system. Let us help you enjoy your home the way you deserve.

Folding Arm Awnings

Enjoy Your Outdoor Spaces Year- Round With Folding Arm Awnings  Our folding arm awnings offer great coverage without the need for a permanent structure. In the Summer, the awning’s heat-reduction abilities let you relax in the shade. In cooler weather, pull the fabric covering back, to maximise sunshine. Enjoy your family get-togethers in style and comfort. Operate them effectively […]

Alpha SRS Outdoor Blinds

Pull them down for full privacy, or roll them up and they virtually disappear from your window leaving you to enjoy the view outside. At Watson, we are pioneers in the industry and manufacture our outdoor blinds in the region’s only factory, based in Canberra. There, we have full control of the quality produced – unlike our competitors in the market.

Semina By Weinor

Create the perfect space to unwind on your patio, balcony, or in the garden, for a sun-shaded nap or while entertaining friends over lunch. This versatile, retractable outdoor awning combines superior aesthetics with cutting edge technology and the precision of German craftmanship. The low-noise LongLife arm has a very high tension force which keeps the […]

Cassita II By Weinor

Enjoy cozy get-togethers with friends and family even after the sunset, with the Cassita awning and it’s built in LED lighting. Harmoniously flat, oval-shaped design with state-of-the-art German engineering and a sleek, ultra-slim cassette, the Cassita II is the perfect awning for modern interior trends – with various options for added comfort and convenience. The […]

Plaza Viva By Weinor

Enjoy your outdoor spaces and entertain family and friends anytime regardless of the weather. Plaza Viva is incredibly wind-resistant, adapts to any house facade with its modern slimline design, and comes as a self-mounted system with no need for any existing structures. The fabric is always held captive which protects it from bellowing in the […]

Sintesi Retractable Roof

The sleek, Italian-designed Sintesi is ready for anything. Its integrated gutter and downpipe system is fitted discreetly into an elegant mounting frame, meaning it can channel water away and look great doing it. It can easily withstand winds of up to 102kmph, and requires no Development Approval to install. Available in a range of powdercoat […]

Sundream Awnings

The Sundream is a part of our set of highly versatile awnings designed to prevent excess heat and light from reaching the interior of your living space. It runs on sturdy aluminium guide tracks, making it highly durable and maintenance free. Although intended to be mounted above glass roofs, conservatory skylights, or pergolas, the Sundream is also […]

Zipscreen Awnings

Offering privacy and protection from the sun, wind, rain, & insects, Zipscreens are ideally suited to pergolas, verandahs, and balconies. They’ve got a sleek, sophisticated finish that makes them a stylish alternative to traditional outdoor awnings, even though they’re just as durable. The side channels of these awnings contain an innovative zip retention system that maintains constant tension, […]

Window Awnings

Our window awnings are designed for windows at all levels. Literally. Choose from a wide range of options to limit sunlight and heat, for a cooler, more energy-efficient home.

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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.

 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!

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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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.