Design styles.

Zipscreen Alfresco Awning

Zipscreens are the ultimate external screening solution for any outdoor area or window. Utilising patented z-LOCK technology the shade guides the fabric to create a fully sealed, ultra-smooth finish – protecting against sun, wind, rain, debris, and insects all year round. Sleek, secure, and durable, our Zipscreen Awnings are perfect for enclosing an outside area.

An outdoor floor surface can often not be perfectly level. Our seal strips can assist in eliminating gaps, and can protect the bottom rail from chipping if dropped to the ground quickly. Choose from Hardwired or Battery Operated Motorisation, Spring operated or Crank control options.

Straight Drop Alfresco Awning

A sleek and simple design with a contemporary look similar to a Blind. Our Straight Drop Alfresco Awning does not protrude and is therefore ideal for areas with limited space or for the sides of decks, verandas or patios. It is the perfect Awning to select if posts, pillars or walls are not available for the installation of channels. This Awning is simply locked into position using either dog clips, or hold down straps and breeching staples, to secure it in place. Flush mount strap down loops (deck plates) are also available. Choose from Hardwired or Battery Operated Motorisation, Spring operated or Crank control options.

Wire Guide Alfresco Awning

An industrial look that features discreet cable guides that are great for floor-to-ceiling applications where a side channel cannot be installed. Universal brackets fix the base of the wire guide to the floor, face or recess. Our Wire Guide Alfresco Awning utilises compression springs to ensure the wire tension, ensuring smooth guidance for the fabric that’s quick and easy to adjust. Choose from Hardwired or Battery Operated Motorisation, Spring operated or Crank control options.

Pivot Arm Alfresco Awning

Our Pivot Arm Alfresco Awnings are ideal for Awning windows, keeping them shaded without being completely covered. The robust spring-loaded arm maintains constant fabric tension, giving you control of the amount of coverage and shade. Choose from Hardwired or Battery Operated Motorisation, or Crank control options, ensuring you have accessible control in hard-to-reach areas. 

Design options.

Closed Headbox

Encloses the fabric which enhances longevity by keeping it clean and protected from rain, UV and dirt. The headbox colour can be matched to popular COLORBOND® colours.

 

Open Headbox

Increases air circulation around the roller which minimises heat build-up. The headbox colour can be matched to popular COLORBOND® colours.

 

Open Bracket

A modern industrial look which exposes the operation componentry. With no added head box cost, this is the ideal choice to reduce costs.

 

Fabrics.

Fabric plays a crucial role in choosing the right Awnings for your home or outdoor space. Each fabric offers unique characteristics and performance levels, making it important to select one that suits your lifestyle. At dollar curtains + blinds, we offer Australia’s largest range of outdoor fabrics, ranging from contemporary to traditional styles.

When choosing your outdoor fabric, safety and sustainability are just as important as style. That’s why we proudly offer environmentally friendly options that also promote health and safety, including Greenguard Gold Certified fabrics as well as APEO-free and solvent-free choices.

Control options.

Automation

Our Automation range is the ultimate choice for modern day living and is now more convenient than ever with the choice of battery operated or hard wired motors. Our innovative Automate® range can operate all of your indoor and outdoor window coverings with the one device. With the touch of a button marvel from inside your home as your Awnings lift and lower! No need to get wet or suffer the heat.

Our motorisation range includes battery operated or hard wired motors and can be integrated with our Solar Powered Wind and Sun Sensor so Awnings can conveniently adjust automatically.

  • Easy to operate
  • Remote control, voice control, or dc+b control smartphone app 
  • Control one Awning or a group at the same time
  • Clean, modern look with no cords
  • Suitable for difficult to reach windows
  • Operate heavy window coverings with ease 
  • Child + pet safe

Flexibility is key, so our motors are developed with several settings which can be engaged or turned off at any time. They include a tension setting so the Awning is installed nice and taut, an impact setting to prevent objects from damaging the Awning or motor whilst in motion and best of all, a favourites setting so with a touch of the button all Awnings can be raised or lowered to the exact same position. Attention to detail and symmetry are a big deal!

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Wind + Sun Sensor

Our Solar Powered Wind and Sun Sensor measures wind and light intensity to automatically open your Awning once sunlight is detected to provide convenient shading and close in windy conditions to protect and preserve your Awning. Never worry about the battery depleting with a built-in solar panel that keeps the battery charged for optimum functionality. The sensor can be mounted to the roof, wall, eave or fascia, to suit your requirements.

 
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Spring operated

The spring allows you to manually adjust the height of the Awning and secure it into place by using either the sliding bolt system or a hold down clip.

 

Manual Crank operated

The manual crank operation is designed to take the weight out of lifting the Awning. The geared crank ensures easy operation making it easier for a person of any age to lift and lower the Awning.

 

“dollar curtains + blinds have done it again! We've seen a noticeable drop in our cooling bills since getting our Alfresco Awnings this summer. They're also fantastic for blocking out the wind. We love the fabric we chose, though it was tough with so many great options in-store.”

— The Thompsons, Alfresco Awnings.

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