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Canopy Awnings

Add some traditional charm to your home with a choice of one of our Canopy Awnings. These appealing and classic awnings come in a multitude of styles and colours and particularly suit period and mid-century homes. A versatile choice, they can be situated over windows, doors or even walkways.

These fixed awnings are ideal as a decorative awning to make a statement and can be used over windows, doors and shopfronts. They are also great for southern and northern applications for sun protection and rain protection.

A Canopy Awning is a fixed awning with an aluminium rib sub-structure, covered in a hard wearing Dickson canvas fabric. Our Canopy Awning components are designed to be long-lasting and low-maintenance. Made from rust-free extruded and die-cast aluminium, the plastic components contain ultraviolet radiation stabilised polymers.

Canopy awnings are available in a range of shapes including Dutch Canopy, Elliptical Canopy and Cupola Canopy.

Available in a range of shapes including:

  • Boulevard
  • Elliptical
  • Wedge

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Colourbond Steel Awning/ Fixed Metal Awnings

Fixed Aluminium Awnings are a traditional choice for classic home designs and are particularly good for protection from the hot summer sun. Aluminium awnings can reflect up to 90%* of the heat normally transmitted through a window, ensuring that your home stays cooler throughout the hot months.

Nicholls Interiors Aluminium Awnings offer a practical way of protecting your doors and windows from sun and rain. They can prevent the damage caused by our harsh climate. Fixed Aluminium Awnings are available with either supporting arms or post supports.

The custom modern colorbond steel awning is cantilevered from the wall with either arm supports or post and provides optimum solar control and weather protection.

Colourbond steel offers many years of durability and comes in a wide range of colour options. Optional closed sides and mitred corners are available on some models. Arm and post support is available for a range of projections. Posts and awning understructure are white for a neutral appearance.

Common questions about Canopy Awnings

What is an ‘Elliptical’ Canopy Awning?

Elliptical canopy awnings are long, rounded shape awnings that are ideal for placement over doors and single windows. It offers a spans of up to 4.8m wide with a 1.65m drop.

What is a wedge style canopy awning?

Wedge style canopy awnings offer a square, sleek style awning. They are ideal for medium length windows. Wedge style canopy awnings offer a span of up to 6m with a drop of 1.65m

What is a boulevard style canopy awning?

Boulevard style canopy awning means an oval shape awning that is ideal for medium length windows. Boulevard canopy awnings offer a spans of up to 4.8m wide with a 1.65m drop

Where are canopy awnings best suited?

Canopy awnings are ideal as a decorative awning to make a statement and can be used over windows, doors and shopfronts.

What colours and patterns can I select from?

We have a wide range of Canopy awning colours and patterns for you to select from. Visit our showroom so you can view the range and select the best to coordinate with your home exterior or retail shopfront exterior.

Interested in a free measure and quote?

The Nicholls Interiors teams are ready to answer any questions you have about installing a canopy awning at your residence or retail shopfront. Contact us for a free discussion and measure and quote today.

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