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SIMPLE DESIGN, REAL COMFORT
A window awning is an external shade that sits over your window and blocks the sun before it hits the glass. That is the key. Once heat comes through the glass it is already in your home. A window awning stops it outside.
The result is cooler rooms, lower cooling bills, and less fading on your floors and furniture. Choose fixed or retractable, in fabric or a range of styles, all made to measure for your windows.
WHY WINDOW AWNINGS
Once the sun hits your glass, the heat is already inside. A window awning stops it outside, before it gets in. That keeps your rooms noticeably cooler through summer and takes the load off your air conditioning.
LOWER YOUR BILLS
Blocking the heat before it enters means your cooling does not have to work as hard. That can mean real savings on your power bills over a hot Australian summer, year after year.
PROTECT YOUR HOME
Direct sun fades floors, carpets, curtains and furniture. A window awning shades the glass and cuts the UV coming in, so your interiors keep their colour and last longer.
OUR RANGE
Choose the right fit for your space with designs made to block heat, reduce energy use, and last for years.
Simple Cooling That Works All Year Round
Automatic awnings are one of the most popular and practical ways to stop heat before it reaches your glass. They roll smoothly up and down guide rails, locking into place when lowered and releasing with a gentle lift. Perfect for ground-level windows, they let you control how much heat and light enters your home all day.
Features & benefits
How it works: They work especially well on windows that get strong sun but still need airflow to keep interiors comfortable.
Reliable Cooling for Higher Windows
Fixed-Guide Awnings are made for windows that are hard to reach, like upper-storey or stairwell windows that get direct sun. They glide up and down sturdy side rails and stop at any height, giving you full control over heat and airflow even on higher levels.
Features & benefits
How it works: The awning runs along fixed metal guides beside your window, so you can set it to suit the sun through the day without losing light or ventilation.
Cooler Homes with Better Airflow
Pivot-Arm Awnings are designed to keep heat out while letting fresh air in. They project out from the wall at an angle so air circulates behind the fabric and hot air does not build up near your windows. Ideal for large or outward-opening windows.
Features & benefits
How it works: The angled projection gives you year-round control: cool comfort in summer and open sunlight in winter.
Simple Design, Solid Heat Protection
Straight Drop Awnings are a simple, effective way to stop heat before it reaches your windows. The fabric hangs vertically over the glass, creating a barrier that keeps rooms cooler and more comfortable without blocking natural airflow.
Features & benefits
How it works: The fabric drops straight down and secures with clips, straps, or side channels, forming a thermal barrier while still allowing ventilation around the edges.
Strong, Sleek, and Built to Last
Wire-Guide Awnings combine clean, modern design with durable performance. Stainless-steel cables guide the fabric and keep it steady in wind while keeping a streamlined look. Perfect for sun-facing windows and outdoor spaces where you want reliable heat control without bulky fittings.
Features & benefits
How it works: The fabric runs along tensioned stainless-steel cables fixed at each side, which stops swaying or flapping and keeps everything neat, even in a breeze.
HEAD-BOX OPTIONS
The head-box houses the rolled-up fabric when your awning is retracted, keeping it protected and neat. Choose the style that best suits your windows and the finish you want.
Closed Headbox
Protects the fabrics from the elements; enhancing longevity
Open Headbox
Increased air circulation; minimises heat build-up
Open Roller
No headbox, a simple and affordable option
MADE TO LAST
The right fabric makes a big difference to comfort and performance. We work with trusted Australian suppliers including Vistaweave, HVG, Shaw, and Ricky Richards, known for durable outdoor fabrics that handle sun, wind, and rain. When selecting your fabric, consider:
If you are enclosing a verandah or patio, think about whether you still want a cool breeze coming through. If so, choose an open-weave fabric with around 10% openness.
Our fabrics have Duraguard Protector treatment, which resists stains and protects against mildew and fungi build-up.
Our open-weave fabrics allow one-way view only. Enjoy great views through the day, with UV protection and shade while keeping your privacy.
Our fabrics are made for Australian conditions and have excellent fade resistance. You can be sure the fabric will stay the colour you selected for many years to come.
MADE LOCALLY
Watson window awnings are made locally in our Canberra factory and built to last. We have been designing, making and installing outdoor products for 50+ years. Because we build everything ourselves, you get a perfect fit, faster turnaround, and local support.
Servicing Canberra, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga, Nowra, Batemans Bay and Tweed Heads.
WHAT IT COSTS
Window awnings start from $300. The final price depends on the size of the window, the style you choose, the fabric, and whether you go manual or motorised. Because every awning is made to measure, the best way to get an accurate price is a free measure and quote. Our local team looks at your windows and gives you a clear, fixed price with no surprises.
Book a free in-home measure and quote. We bring the fabrics and finishes to you, measure your windows, and show you the best style for your home.
Your Questions Answered
Window awnings start from $300. The final price depends on the window size, the style, the fabric, and whether you choose manual or motorised. Every awning is made to measure, so the best way to get an exact price is a free measure and quote. No cost, no obligation.
Yes. A window awning blocks the sun outside, before it hits the glass. That stops most of the heat getting in, keeps rooms cooler, and cuts how hard your cooling has to work.
Both. Some styles stay in place, others retract or roll up so you can let the sun back in during winter. We help you pick the right one for each window.
Most use a durable outdoor fabric on a metal frame. We also do canvas and modern wire-guide styles. All fabrics are made for Australian sun with strong fade resistance.
They shed light rain and let you leave windows slightly open for airflow. They are designed mainly for sun and heat, not heavy rain.
Both. You can operate most styles by hand, by crank, or upgrade to a motor for easy control of higher or hard-to-reach windows.
Yes. Watson has been making and fitting awnings locally for 50+ years. We service Canberra, Wollongong, Wagga, Nowra, Batemans Bay and Tweed Heads.
