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OUTDOOR LIVING, ALL YEAR ROUND
A retractable awning extends when you want shade and rolls away when you do not. It is the smart way to control the sun, heat and rain over a patio, deck, balcony or window. People also call them outdoor awnings or roll-out awnings.
Watson makes the full range: folding arm awnings, window awnings, straight drop and wire guide awnings, plus opening roofs. Every one is made to measure, manual or motorised, and built for Aussie weather.
MOST POPULAR
Our best-selling retractable awning. It folds out on hinged arms for wide, open shade with no posts in the way, then retracts flat against the wall. Perfect for patios, decks and alfresco areas. Manual or motorised, with an optional wind sensor.
COOLER WINDOWS
Stop the sun and heat before they hit the glass. Window awnings shade your windows on any level of the home, cut cooling costs and protect your furnishings. Fixed or retractable, in a wide range of fabrics and colours.
ALL-WEATHER COMFORT
Adjustable aluminium blades tilt to let the sun in or keep the rain out, at the touch of a button. A weatherproof opening roof that turns your outdoor area into a year-round room.
| Awning type | Best for | Retracts | Weather | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folding Arm Awning | Patios, decks, alfresco | Yes, folds away | Sun & light rain; retract in strong wind | Manual or motorised |
| Window Awnings | Windows, cooler rooms | Fixed or retractable | Sun, heat & UV | Manual or motorised |
| Outdoor Blinds | Balconies, verandahs, cafes | Yes, rolls up | Sun, wind, rain & insects | Manual or motorised |
| Louvre Roof | Alfresco & entertaining | Adjustable roof | All weather | Motorised |
| Sintesi Retractable Roof | Pergolas, courtyards | Yes, retractable roof | All weather, to 102km/h | Motorised |
| Sundream Awnings | Pergolas, glass roofs, open areas | Yes, overhead | Sun & heat; water resistant | Motorised |
THE FULL RANGE
Beyond folding arm, window and louvre, Watson makes the full outdoor awning range. Every option is custom made to measure and available manual or motorised.
OUTDOOR SHADE
Straight-drop outdoor blinds that close in a patio or verandah against sun, wind and rain. Clear, mesh or blockout fabrics.
ITALIAN DESIGN
A sleek retractable fabric roof with integrated gutters, rated to 102km/h winds. Covers a pergola or courtyard in style.
SMART & MOTORISED
A motorised retractable awning for patios and balconies. Reliable shade at the touch of a button, weather-resistant and low maintenance.
WHY WATSON
MADE LOCALLY
Our folding arm, window and canopy awnings are designed and made in our own Canberra factory, so we control the quality from start to finish.
BUILT TO LAST
Lifetime warranty on everything we manufacture in-house, plus a 10-year warranty on our awning fabrics.
YOUR WAY
Run your awning with a simple crank, or upgrade to motorised control with optional sun and wind sensors.
ALL-WEATHER SHADE
Retractable awnings give you instant shade on hot days and roll away when you want the sun back. Add a motion sensor and a motorised awning retracts itself automatically when the wind picks up, protecting it even when you are out.
For heavier weather, our outdoor blinds and opening roofs give you year-round cover you can leave in place.
SMART HOME READY
Open and close your awning with a remote, your phone or your voice. Add a Merger® motor and the Neo Smart hub, then set it to respond to the sun and wind on its own. Comfort, without lifting a finger.
Patios catch the afternoon sun and the odd gust and downpour. Close the space in and you can use it all year.
Our Recommendation
Enclose it with straight-drop outdoor blinds for sun, wind and rain.
Alfresco dining deserves cover you can use in any weather, not just on clear days.
Our Recommendation
Fit a Louvre Roof that opens and closes for all-season entertaining.
Balconies are exposed and often sit above windows, so shade needs to stay contained.
Our Recommendation
A wire guide or straight-drop awning drops down neatly without taking over.
Decks are built for relaxing outside with open shade overhead and nothing in the way.
Our Recommendation
A folding arm awning gives wide, open shade with no posts.
WHAT IT COSTS
Price depends on the type of awning, its size, the fabric, and whether you choose manual or motorised. A large motorised folding arm awning costs more than a compact window awning.
Because every awning is made to measure, the best way to get an accurate price is a free measure and quote. No cost, no obligation.
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Your Questions Answered
A retractable awning extends out to give shade and rolls or folds away when you do not need it. Folding arm awnings, window awnings and straight-drop awnings are all types of retractable awning.
The fabric is water resistant and sheds light rain. In heavy rain it is best to retract fabric awnings. For full waterproof cover, an opening roof or the Sintesi retractable roof is the better choice.
They handle light to moderate wind. In strong wind, retract them. Add a motion sensor and a motorised awning retracts automatically when the wind picks up, protecting it even when you are out.
Yes. They cut heat and cooling costs, protect your furnishings from UV, and add usable outdoor living space and value to your home.
A quality awning lasts many years. Our folding arm, window and canopy awnings are made in our own factory, with a lifetime warranty on in-house manufacture and a 10-year warranty on our fabrics.
Both. Operate one with a manual crank, or upgrade to a motor run by remote, app or voice, with optional sun and wind sensors.
Yes. Watson has been making and fitting awnings locally for 50+ years. We service Canberra, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Wagga and across the ACT and NSW.
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