Premium Fixed Awnings for Lasting Shade & Protection in Australia
Fixed awnings are a permanent shading solution mounted above windows, doors, patios and outdoor spaces. Designed to provide enduring protection from heat, UV rays, glare and light rain, fixed awnings enhance comfort, improve energy efficiency and increase the visual appeal of your home or business.
Why Choose Fixed Awnings
Fixed awnings are built to stay in place year-round, offering:
- Continuous sun and UV protection
- Reduced heat inside the home
- Improved outdoor comfort
- Lower energy costs through passive cooling
- Enhanced property value and façade aesthetics
Whether for residential windows, shop fronts, doorways or outdoor walkways, fixed awnings deliver consistent performance and style.
Our Fixed Awnings Options
Fixed Cafe Awnings are practical, affordable shading solutions ideal for windows, doorways and commercial façades. They feature a sturdy sail track and powder-coated support arms, available with either plain or scalloped trim for added style. Apollo Blinds, Awnings, and Shutters
Best for: Small to medium windows, shopfronts and entryways
Benefits: Cost-effective, simple design, reliable shade
- Affordable solution: when nothing else will do.
- Complete with a Sail track on the top and a 5 sided front rail with white powder coated arms for support.
- Suitable for Windows, Shop fronts, Doorways
- Trim available: Plain or Scallop
Fixed Canopy Awnings combine functionality with decoration. They provide reliable sun and rain protection and are ideal for both residential and commercial applications. These awnings are available in classic shapes such as Dutch, Elliptical and Cupola canopies to enhance architectural design.
Best for: Doors, windows, patios and outdoor entertainment zones
Benefits: Stylish, durable and great for signage or branding
- Ideal as a decorative awning.
- Great on southern and northern application for:
- Can be used for sun and rain protection over windows and doorways.
- The large surface area makes them suitable for sign writing.
- Fixed awning, with an aluminium rib sub-structure, covered in fabric.
- Used over windows, doors and Shopfronts.
- Available Shapes: Dutch Canopy, Eliptical Canopy and Cupola Canopy.
Colourbond Steel Fixed Awnings (also known as sunshade awnings) offer robust, long-lasting protection against Australia’s harsh weather. Constructed from high-quality Colourbond steel panels, they provide exceptional durability and weather resistance with minimal maintenance.
Best for: Areas exposed to intense sun, rain or coastal conditions
Benefits: Superior durability, excellent heat reflection, low-maintenance
- Colourbond Steel offers many years of durability.
- Practical & cost effective
- Protect your doors & windows from sun and rain.
- Cantilevered from the wall with either arm supports or post and provides optimum solar control (northern and southern application) and weather protection.
- Colours can be mixed in any combination
Frequently Asked Questions on Fixed Awnings
Fixed awnings are a permanent structure that offers continual weather protection and is always present for constant, uninterrupted shade. They are typically mounted above windows and doors, but they can also be used to cover patios, decks, and balconies. Fixed awnings are a great way to add shade and protection from the sun, rain, and wind to your home.
There are many benefits to using fixed awnings, including:
- Sun protection: Fixed awnings can block up to 95% of the sun’s UV rays, which can help to protect your skin from sunburn and premature aging.
- Rain protection: Fixed awnings can provide shelter from light rain, which can help to keep your patio furniture and decks dry.
- Wind protection: Fixed awnings can help to block the wind, which can make your outdoor spaces more comfortable.
- Energy savings: Fixed awnings can help to keep your home cooler in the summer, which can reduce your energy costs.
- Increased property value: Fixed awnings can add curb appeal to your home, which can increase its property value.
Fixed awnings do have a few drawbacks, including:
- Cost: Fixed awnings are typically more expensive than retractable awnings.
- Maintenance: Fixed awnings require more maintenance than retractable awnings. You will need to clean the fabric of your awning regularly and inspect the frame for rust and other damage.
- Permanence: Fixed awnings are permanent fixtures on your home. They cannot be easily removed or retracted.
Fixed awnings are typically made of a combination of aluminum or steel frames and acrylic or canvas fabric. The frame is what supports the awning, and the fabric is what provides the shade.
Fixed awnings can last for many years with proper care. The lifespan of an awning will depend on the type of fabric and frame, as well as the climate.
To care for your fixed awning, you should:
- Clean the fabric of your awning with mild soap and water a few times a year.
- Inspect the frame of your awning for rust and other damage.
- Retract your awning in high winds or heavy rain.
Call Your Local Apollo Agent
Please call your local Apollo Blinds Specialist and they will be able to assist you with your selection of colours and styles of Blinds Awnings and Shutters to suit your home or business.
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