Retractable Awnings

Shade for Everyday

Instantly add traditional value to your home by installing affordable, strong and versatile retractable awnings from Shade for Life. You can express yourself with a range of colours to blend in or complement the colour scheme of your home. Retractable Awnings are popular due to their range of economical price points and practical shading protection. Smart for when you want to stop the sun hitting your windows, save money on cooling and add everyday street appeal.

Choose from Dropdown Pivot Arm, Auto and Straight Drop Awnings …

Dropdown Pivot Arm Awnings

Dropdown Pivot Arm Awnings provide charming and traditional sun and heat protection for upper and lower floor windows and doorways.

Instantly add traditional value to your home by installing affordable, strong and versatile Dropdown Pivot Arm Awnings from Shade for Life. Choose to extend your awning partially or fully, depending on how the sun moves around your building, and leave windows open as desired for air circulation. Select a sheer fabric to retain your view, or an opaque fabric to provide complete privacy and protection. Also suitable for high-wind locations.

S2000 Pivot Arm
System 2000 is the latest innovation in flexible awnings. The S2000 Pivot Arm is suitable for upper floor and doorways and combines perfectly with System 2000 Auto Awnings for ground floor application, so you can achieve a seamless, contemporary look that adds value to your home.

Choose Dropdown Pivot Arm Awnings when you need:

• Affordable and elegant shading for upper floor windows or doorways – motorisation is available
• An attractive awning that is safe and easy to use – great for seniors, singles and young families
• European precision-engineering built to last in Australian conditions
• Environmentally friendly home cooling – saves up to 25% on electricity and air-conditioning costs, plus reduces sun damage to floors, curtains and furnishings

Shade for Life 10 Point Checklist – Dropdown Pivot Arm Awning

1. Professional design advice and flexible custom made options – Yes
2. Reliable installation and service – Yes
3. Made to reduce UVA and UVB rays, heat, glare and sun damage – Yes
4. Fabric Colours – choose from a range of opaque or sheer fabrics
5. Dimensions – Inclination from flat to 155°. Projection 0.8 to 1.5 Width 2-5m. Coverage up to 15m².
6. Wind rated – Yes to 50km/h
7. Manual or motorised operation – Yes
8. High-grade powder coated aluminium in a range of colours – Yes
9. Fabric fully protected inside cassette housing when retracted – Yes
10. Manufacturers’ Warranty – Yes

Auto Awnings

Auto Awnings are made to work hard and withstand Australian heat all summer long and are a natural choice for homeowners on a budget. The iconic and easy to use design is adjustable to manage changing sun angles throughout the year.

• The minimal close-fitting projection of an auto awning is handy for ground floor windows where space is limited
• Easy to use self-locking arms can be adjusted by hand or by pull stick
• The awning retracts into its headbox when not in use, protecting it from wear and tear

S2000 Auto Awning

System 2000 Awnings allow for consistent and attractive visual appeal for two-storey homes. Use S2000 Lock Arms for ground level windows and the S2000 Pivot Arms for upper levels that require scope for extra ventilation.

Choose Auto Awnings when you need:

• Easily affordable, traditional shading for ground floor windows or doorways where space is limited
• An attractive awning that is safe and easy to use – great for seniors, singles and young families
• European precision-engineering built to last in Australian conditions
• A wide choice of fabric and powder-coated colours and fabric types, including canvas and acrylic
• Environmentally friendly home cooling – saves up to 25% on electricity and air-conditioning costs, plus reduces sun damage to floors, curtains and furnishings

Straight Drop Awning

Straight Drop Awnings are your economic first-choice when space is tight but you still need to look after your family by controlling privacy and sun protection on your verandah or balcony.

Straight Drop options include:

• Automatic spring loaded awnings that use straps to hold the blind in place
• Easy to use rope and pulley systems
• System 2000 straight drop that offers a motorisation option or a rope spool system, and can be customised to span larger windows or doorways

Choose Auto Awnings when you need:

• Economy shading for covered decks, verandahs and balconies where space is limited
• European precision-engineering built to last in Australian conditions
• Environmentally friendly home cooling – saves up to 25% on electricity and air-conditioning costs, plus reduces sun damage to floors, curtains and furnishings

Shade for Life 10 Point Checklist – Auto and Straight Drop Awnings 

1. Professional design advice and flexible custom made options – Yes
2. Reliable installation and service – Yes
3. Made to reduce UVA and UVB rays, heat, glare and sun damage – Yes
4. Fabric Colours – choose from a range of opaque or sheer fabrics
5. Dimensions – customised sizes up to 5.4m x 2.7m
6. Wind rated – Yes up to 50km
7. Manual or motorised operation – Motorised for System 2000 only
8. High-grade powder coated aluminium – Yes
9. Fabric fully protected inside cassette housing when retracted – Yes for Auto Awnings
10. Manufacturers’ Warranty – Yes