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Introducing the new Solto Drop Arm Awning..
The new Solto Drop Arm is available to order on BUZ from August 1st…
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1st June 2022
NEWS ARTICLES
The new Solto Drop Arm is available to order on BUZ from August 1st…
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1st June 2022
1st June 2022
 eZIP Track Blind® Crank Op
Previously crank operated eZIPs have used a 3:1 gearbox.
From August 1st, 2022 all crank operated eZIPS will use a 7:1 gearbox. Both are super strong European gearboxes. The advantage of this change is pre drilled end caps to suit the 135mm Enclosed Pelmet in both Colorbond and Aluminium.
Please Note: The 3:1 gearbox is still available to match existing awnings.
For those who want the luxury of home automation, control your blinds from your phone app with the Wifi Hub.
Super easy to install and set up, with optional timer to lift and bring down your blinds for total convenience and peace of mind.
For those who want the luxury of home automation, control your blinds from your phone app with the Wifi Hub.
Super easy to install and set up, with optional timer to lift and bring down your blinds for total convenience and peace of mind.
Solid PVC comes in a range of modern colours and waterproof for canopy awnings, although not as common, is an alternative to canvas or acrylic fabrics.
Clear PVC is popular on outdoor blinds such as the eZip Track Blind®, straight drop or café blinds.
Clear PVC will only provide wind or rain protection. For sun protection, Mesh, Acrylic or Canvas is best.
Solid PVC comes in a range of modern colours and waterproof for canopy awnings, although not as common, is an alternative to canvas or acrylic fabrics.
Clear PVC is popular on outdoor blinds such as the eZip Track Blind®, straight drop or café blinds.
Clear PVC will only provide wind or rain protection. For sun protection, Mesh, Acrylic or Canvas is best.
Traditional Green back canvas now comes in Grey back or Beige back, in a range of beautiful colours, and matching Colorbond® colours.
Awning canvas is durable and resilient, making it long lasting for years to come.
The traditional stripes that have been seen for decades on Aussies homes are still as popular on windows.
Canvas is a coated cotton and polyester fibre, water resistant and Australian made by specialty manufacturers. Canvas is suitable for traditional window awnings.
Traditional Green back canvas now comes in Grey back or Beige back, in a range of beautiful colours, and matching Colorbond® colours.
Awning canvas is durable and resilient, making it long lasting for years to come.
The traditional stripes that have been seen for decades on Aussies homes are still as popular on windows.
Canvas is a coated cotton and polyester fibre, water resistant and Australian made by specialty manufacturers. Canvas is suitable for traditional window awnings.
Acrylic Fabrics are available in beautiful plain or stripe colours and perfect for a large range of awning applications including Sunblinds, eShade Blinds, Folding Arm Awnings, Door Canopies, Drop Arm Awnings.
Acrylic is a high quality coated synthetic fibre specifically designed for outdoor use.
Acrylic has the same colour, design and pattern on both sides of the fabric, so you get to enjoy your colour choice at looking in or out.
Acrylic is lightweight & mould resistant, making it the perfect choice for a Folding Arm Awning.
Acrylic Fabrics are available in beautiful plain or stripe colours and perfect for a large range of awning applications including Sunblinds, eShade Blinds, Folding Arm Awnings, Door Canopies, Drop Arm Awnings.
Acrylic is a high quality coated synthetic fibre specifically designed for outdoor use.
Acrylic has the same colour, design and pattern on both sides of the fabric, so you get to enjoy your colour choice at looking in or out.
Acrylic is lightweight & mould resistant, making it the perfect choice for a Folding Arm Awning.
Mesh fabrics have gained a strong reputation with traditional Sunblinds as well their popularity with the eZip Track Blind® and eShade Blind®.
Mesh fabrics not only look stylish and modern, they also have the advantage of maintaining your views, breathability, sun and wind protection, insect protection (with eZip) and privacy.
The other great advantage is the reduction of seams due to the width of the fabric.
Mesh fabrics have been available for use on awnings for many decades and are well regarded for their qualities and ability to withstand the strong Aussie sun.
Mesh fabrics are available in factors: 1- 10% Block Out or Full Block Out.
Mesh fabrics have gained a strong reputation with traditional Sunblinds as well their popularity with the eZip Track Blind® and eShade Blind®.
Mesh fabrics not only look stylish and modern, they also have the advantage of maintaining your views, breathability, sun and wind protection, insect protection (with eZip) and privacy.
The other great advantage is the reduction of seams due to the width of the fabric.
Mesh fabrics have been available for use on awnings for many decades and are well regarded for their qualities and ability to withstand the strong Aussie sun.
Mesh fabrics are available in factors: 1- 10% Block Out or Full Block Out.
A sensor fitted to your awning is an extra friend to assist.
To retract in strong winds or when the sun comes out.
A motion sensor or wind sensor will monitor the movement of your folding arm awning and bring the awning in if the wind gets too strong.
A sun sensor will assist to bring your awning out on those days when you do not have time to monitor the sun all day.
Please keep in mind that a sensor is an aide only and should be disabled when not at home.
A sensor fitted to your awning is an extra friend to assist.
To retract in strong winds or when the sun comes out.
A motion sensor or wind sensor will monitor the movement of your folding arm awning and bring the awning in if the wind gets too strong.
A sun sensor will assist to bring your awning out on those days when you do not have time to monitor the sun all day.
Please keep in mind that a sensor is an aide only and should be disabled when not at home.
Control your blinds either individually or all together.
With the choice of a single or multi-channel remote, designed to operate up to 15 blinds at once.
Also available is a portable wall switch or hard-wired motor depending on your choice of operation.
Control your blinds either individually or all together.
With the choice of a single or multi-channel remote, designed to operate up to 15 blinds at once.
Also available is a portable wall switch or hard-wired motor depending on your choice of operation.
Hardback promotes a large range of quality motors.
To suit all budgets including Somfy, Becker, Bear and soon to be released LinX motors.
Widely recognized brands and at the forefront of advancements, all our motors have a range of controllers, sensors, Wi-Fi hubs or phone apps for home automation.
Your motor will need to be installed & programmed by a qualified electrician
All our motors are covered by a 5year replacement warranty.
Hardback promotes a large range of quality motors.
To suit all budgets including Somfy, Becker and Linx motors.
Widely recognized brands and at the forefront of advancements, all our motors have a range of controllers, sensors, Wi-Fi hubs or phone apps for home automation.
Your motor will need to be installed & programmed by a qualified electrician
All our motors are covered by a 5 year replacement warranty and our remote controls are covered by a 3 year replacement warranty.
The Siena Semi Cassette® is perfect to enclose and protect your awning.
Features an extruded aluminium powdercoated pelmet and matching front profile.
Impressive widths available up to 15m and 3.5m projection.
Available in 4 standard frame colours Onyx, Ivory, Silver and White or custom powdercoating.
Optional motion or wind sensor will assist control in the elements.
Operation via Motorisation with remote or Home Automation.
The Siena Semi Cassette® is perfect to enclose and protect your awning.
Features an extruded aluminium powdercoated pelmet and matching front profile.
Impressive widths available up to 15m and 3.5m projection.
Available in 4 standard frame colours Onyx, Ivory, Silver and White or custom powdercoating.
Optional motion or wind sensor will assist control in the elements.
Operation via Motorisation with remote or Home Automation.
The Siena Full Cassette® is a modern addition to any outdoor entertaining area.
If you are after that sleek, fully enclosed look, then the Siena Full Cassette® is for you.
Available in 4 standard frame colours Onyx, Ivory, Silver and White or custom powdercoating.
Optional motion or wind sensor will assist control in the elements.
Operation via Somfy or Becker Motor with remote or Home Automation.
The Siena Full Cassette® is a modern addition to any outdoor entertaining area.
If you are after that sleek, fully enclosed look, then the Siena Full Cassette® is for you.
Available in 4 standard frame colours Onyx, Ivory, Silver and White or custom powdercoating.
Optional motion or wind sensor will assist control in the elements.
Operation via Somfy or Becker Motor with remote or Home Automation.
The Siena® Extreme Folding Arm Awning has all the same great features as the Siena®, with the ability to extend out further.
The super heavy duty 4 metre arm projection will give greater extension over your outdoor entertaining area.
Optional motion and wind sensors assist with controlling your awning in the weather.
Motorised operation with a remote control or home automation.
The Siena® Extreme Folding Arm Awning has all the same great features as the Siena®, with the ability to extend out further.
The super heavy duty 4 metre arm projection will give greater extension over your outdoor entertaining area.
Optional motion and wind sensors assist with controlling your awning in the weather.
Motorised operation with a remote control or home automation.
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The Siena® X-Over is perfect for that small narrow courtyard, where your projection is greater than the width.
Widths ideal up to 3.9metres and arm projection of 3.5metres.
Optional Pelmet in Powder coated Extruded Alumium or Colorbond®.
Optional motion and wind sensors assist with controlling your awning in the weather.
Best motorised or manual crank operation.
The Siena® X-Over is perfect for that small narrow courtyard, where your projection is greater than the width.
Widths ideal up to 3.9metres and arm projection of 3.5metres.
Optional Pelmet in Powder coated Extruded Alumium or Colorbond®.
Optional motion and wind sensors assist with controlling your awning in the weather.
Best motorised or manual crank operation.
The Siena Folding Arm Awning® is unparrallel for strength and performance for your entertaining outdoors.
Stylish and robust, the Italian designed Siena® has unique 8 link stainless steel arm chain which gives this awning the edge over its competitors.
Four modern frame colours, Onyx, Silver, Ivory, White or Custom Powder coating.
Impressive widths up to 15metres and arm sizes from 1.5 to 3.5 metre projection.
Available in a range of outdoor acrylic fabrics designed to withstand the Australian sun.
Optional Pelmet in Powder coated Extruded Alumium or Colorbond®.
Best operated with motorised remote control or your phone app with Wifi Hub. Manual crank operated is best for small to medium sizes.
The Siena Folding Arm Awning® is unparrallel for strength and performance for your entertaining outdoors.
Stylish and robust, the Italian designed Siena® has unique 8 link stainless steel arm chain which gives this awning the edge over its competitors.
Four modern frame colours, Onyx, Silver, Ivory, White or Custom Powder coating.
Impressive widths up to 15metres and arm sizes from 1.5 to 3.5 metre projection.
Available in a range of outdoor acrylic fabrics designed to withstand the Australian sun.
Optional Pelmet in Powder coated Extruded Alumium or Colorbond®.
Best operated with motorised remote control or your phone app with Wifi Hub. Manual crank operated is best for small to medium sizes.
The Modena Folding Arm Awning® is a great solution for smaller patio and courtyards
Italian designed and engineered with a white frame and optional pelmet, the Modena can have a maximum size of 5metre width and 2.5metre projection
Available in a range of modern outdoor acrylic fabrics.
Operate via a manual crank handle or motorised remote control.
The Modena Folding Arm Awning® is a great solution for smaller patio and courtyards
Italian designed and engineered with a white frame and optional pelmet, the Modena can have a maximum size of 5metre width and 2.5metre projection
Available in a range of modern outdoor acrylic fabrics.
Operate via a manual crank handle or motorised remote control.
The trusted Auto Sunblind has been shading Aussie windows for many decades.
Keep the heat off your windows and reduce your power costs.
Perfect for a ground floor with wind out or sliding windows.
The Auto Sunblind can be fitted to brick, weatherboard or render with the arm locking into position for added strength.
A pull stick is provided to easily unlock the arm and wind up the blind.
Arms and guides are also available in stainless steel for coastal areas.
Available in a large range of mesh, canvas or acrylic fabrics.
The trusted Auto Sunblind has been shading Aussie windows for many decades.
Keep the heat off your windows and reduce your power costs.
Perfect for a ground floor with wind out or sliding windows.
The Auto Sunblind can be fitted to brick, weatherboard or render with the arm locking into position for added strength.
A pull stick is provided to easily unlock the arm and wind up the blind.
Arms and guides are also available in stainless steel for coastal areas.
Available in a large range of mesh, canvas or acrylic fabrics.
Pleated Patio Shade is a ideal addition to shade and modernise your pergola.
Super popular and versatile, the Pleated Patio Shade is designed to fit under your existing roof structure and beams.
The tracks and pleat bars control the cloth as it winds out to reach the end of your pergola, operated via a rope and pulley system neatly stacked away.
Sturdy aluminium frame in mill or optional custom powdercoating.
Impressive sizes up to 6metre width and 6metre projection.
Can be motorised with a customised Somfy or Becker system.
Available in choice of modern acrylic or mesh outdoor fabrics
Pleated Patio Shade is a ideal addition to shade and modernise your pergola.
Super popular and versatile, the Pleated Patio Shade is designed to fit under your existing roof structure and beams.
The tracks and pleat bars control the cloth as it winds out to reach the end of your pergola, operated via a rope and pulley system neatly stacked away.
Sturdy aluminium frame in mill or optional custom powdercoating.
Impressive sizes up to 6metre width and 6metre projection.
Can be motorised with a customised Somfy or Becker system.
Available in choice of modern acrylic or mesh outdoor fabrics
The Wedge Canopy has that smart slimlime look for any doorway or window.
Designed to protect from the elements, this canopy as its name suggests is shaped like a wedge.
Features an aluminium frame in mill finish or optional custom powdercoating.
Sizes up to 6metre widths.
Large range of acrylic, canvas or PVC outdoor fabrics.
The Wedge Canopy has that smart slimlime look for any doorway or window.
Designed to protect from the elements, this canopy as its name suggests is shaped like a wedge.
Features an aluminium frame in mill finish or optional custom powdercoating.
Sizes up to 6metre widths.
Large range of acrylic, canvas or PVC outdoor fabrics.
The French Canopy adds that touch of class to commerical or residential doorways and windows.
Often seen in cafes and restaurant doorways not only to protect from the elements, but adding that stylish first impression.
Super strong slimline aluminium welded frame in mill or optional custom powdercoating.
Suitable for widths up to 6metres.
Popular for signwritting to showcase your business.
Choice of high quality acrylic canvas or PVC outdoor fabrics.
The French Canopy adds that touch of class to commerical or residential doorways and windows.
Often seen in cafes and restaurant doorways not only to protect from the elements, but adding that stylish first impression.
Super strong slimline aluminium welded frame in mill or optional custom powdercoating.
Suitable for widths up to 6metres.
Popular for signwritting to showcase your business.
Choice of high quality acrylic canvas or PVC outdoor fabrics.