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Awnings & Zipscreens

Awnings Made for the Hunter Climate

An awning is one of the simplest ways to take the sting out of a Hunter summer. Fitted above windows, doors or over an entertaining area, a well-made awning blocks the harsh afternoon sun, keeps rain off the glass, and can cut solar heat gain on west-facing windows by up to 77% — so your house stays cooler and your aircon works less.

At Mick Sullivan Blinds, we’ve been fitting awnings across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens for more than 30 years. Every awning is custom-made to suit the opening, the orientation and the way you actually use the space — whether that’s a quiet upstairs bedroom or a full outdoor living room you want to use year-round.

The backyard exterior of a brick house featuring white metal window awnings over two large windows with blinds.
An exterior view of a white weatherboard house with a stone foundation, featuring a wide green metal window awning with a scalloped edge installed over a large front window next to concrete entry steps.
An angled exterior view of a white weatherboard house showing a green metal window awning with a scalloped trim mounted over a large window.

Aluminium Awnings

Aluminium awnings are the set-and-forget option. They won’t rust, warp or fade in the coastal air, and a wipe-down every now and then is about all the maintenance they’ll ever need. A good fit for coastal homes from Merewether through to Nelson Bay where salt spray eats cheaper materials for breakfast.

Fixed Hood Awnings

Made from interlocked aluminium panels with concealed joints for a clean, architectural look. We build them to any width to suit your opening, and can add support posts or arms where the span calls for it. Ideal over windows, entryways and shopfronts that need permanent weather cover.

Fabric Awnings

Fabric awnings give you style as well as shade. They soften the look of a facade, keep your carpets and furniture from fading, and make a massive difference to how hot a room feels in the afternoon. We use premium awning fabrics rated for Australian sun, and every fabric awning we install is backed by a 3-year warranty.

Rope & Pulley Awnings

The classic manual drop-arm awning. Operated by rope and pulley using an aluminium sail track — simple, reliable, and a good fit for traditional facades and period homes.

Automatic Roll-Up Awnings

A robust drop awning that rolls up into its own weather box when it’s not in use. Manually adjustable, protected from the elements when stowed, and a clean finish against the wall.

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An exterior view of a light grey brick house, featuring a grey and white striped retractable awning extended over a window next to a covered patio with an outdoor dining table.
An exterior front view of a brick house with a concrete walkway and green lawn, featuring two dark charcoal canvas automatic lock-arm awnings.
A long elevated wooden balcony with beige railings on a brick building, featuring a series of tan automatic lock-arm awnings.
A tan automatic lock-arm awning lowered over a window along a wooden balcony deck on a brick building.
A sunlit patio outside a yellow weatherboard house featuring a large tan-and-white striped retractable awning.
A vibrant patio dining area set up next to a swimming pool with a glass fence, featuring a navy-and-white striped retractable awning.
A small brick-paved patio outside a grey weatherboard house featuring a black folding-arm retractable awning.
A large black retractable folding-arm awning fully extended over a brick patio with a small bistro set, attached to a grey siding house with a backyard lawn.
A sunlit, modern outdoor patio and lounge area shaded by a large black-and-white striped retractable awning.

Internal Control Awnings

Operated from inside the room, these are the answer for upper-floor windows and anywhere you don’t want to be reaching outside to adjust the shade. Great for bedrooms, studies and second-storey living areas.

Folding Arm Awnings

The go-to for patios, decks and courtyards. Folding arm awnings extend out from the wall to throw shade over a large area, then retract flush when you want the sun back. Available with manual winders or motorised operation — and if you’re going motorised, we can tie it into sun and wind sensors so the awning looks after itself.

Zipscreen Awnings

Zipscreen outdoor blinds turn a pergola, alfresco or verandah into a proper living space you can use all year round. Australian designed and manufactured, they give you sun, wind and insect protection without the time, stress or cost of a traditional renovation. Custom-made in widths up to 7 metres with a 5-metre drop, they’re built around precision-extruded 52mm aluminium side channels with a concealed z-LOCK™ fabric retention system for zero gaps and a clean, modern finish — and a high-performance dual stainless steel Bearing Idler tested to over 10,000 cycles for smooth, reliable operation year after year.

Features & Options

  • Widths up to 7m, drops up to 5m — custom-made to fit almost any opening
  • Three systems: Straight Drop, Wire Guide or Pivot Arm
  • Four housing options: Box 120, Box 160, Box 190 or Open Bracket
  • Eight standard colours: White, Paperbark, Classic Cream, Woodland Grey, Surfmist, Black, Monument, or custom
  • Add the Automate Pulse PRO hub for app control, voice control and smart home integration

Three control choices:

  • Spring – hand-operated with optional pull stick
  • Crank – removable handle, no bending or stretching
  • Motorised – using an Automate hardwired or battery motor
Zipscreen Product Brochure
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