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Horizon Monobloc Awnings
Got a long deck or a wide wall, and wondering whether one awning will cover it? The Horizon is the widest of our monobloc awnings in Auckland, one awning across the whole wall with no gap in the middle.
Or call 09 441 9455. Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Open it on a hot afternoon and the deck, or the room behind it, can be 10 to 15 degrees cooler. Floors and furniture stop fading, and you can sit outside at midday.
Call 09 441 9455 to book your free measure and quote, or send us a message.
Have a quote for two awnings? We'll check whether one will do.
✓ Locally made in New Zealand
✓ Free measure and quote
✓ 2 year full warranty (no call-out fee)
✓ 260+ five-star Google reviews
✓ In business since 2010
One awning for a long deck or a wide wall
Most people assume large awnings mean two, side by side. That leaves a gap where the sun gets through, and a second set of arms and fixings on the wall. One Horizon covers:
✓ A long deck across the back of the house
✓ A wide living-room wall that takes the heat
✓ A café frontage or a small shop, shading the windows while you trade
If you're looking at commercial awnings in Auckland, one wide awning keeps the whole frontage in shade. For the sides, outdoor blinds pair with an awning overhead.
What a monobloc awning is, and why it spans so wide
A monobloc awning carries the roller and the folding arms on one square aluminium bar. That single bar is what lets one awning span a long deck. Ours are made and powder-coated in New Zealand, with aluminium frames and 316 stainless steel fixings.
Among our awnings and retractable awnings, the Ellipse tops out at 6 metres (see our economical monobloc awnings). For wide retractable awnings on a longer wall, the Horizon is the one.
How wide the Horizon goes
If you need a long deck awning, the Horizon awning is our widest. It gives you:
✓ Wider widths than any other awning we fit, and up to 4 metres out
✓ Strong arms built for the span
✓ An optional aluminium hood over the rolled fabric
It can be face fixed to the wall, or fitted under the eaves on soffit or top-fix brackets, and we make custom brackets where a wall needs them. The bracket detail is on our awning technical info page.
Fabric and frame colours
The fabric is Docril acrylic canvas from Spain, in multiple colours, plain and stripes, backed by Docril for 10 years. The back bar, arms, front bar, brackets and hood come in Warm White Pearl, Silver Pearl or Matt Charcoal. A custom powder-coat colour costs extra and adds about a week.
Is a wide awning strong enough for Auckland wind?
Fair question. Will a wide awning ride out a southerly while you're at work? The single square bar, the strong arms and the 316 stainless fixings are built for the span.
Wind is still the main cause of callbacks when an awning is left out. So retract it when the wind gets up, or let a wind sensor on a motorised unit do it for you.
Monobloc or cassette awning: which suits your deck?
A cassette closes the fabric and arms fully into an aluminium case, the most protected option. A monobloc leaves the roller on the bar, with an optional hood over it, and the Horizon is our widest.
If shutting the fabric away matters most, choose one of our Fetuna cassette awnings. For one awning across a very long wall, choose the Horizon. Not sure? We'll talk through both on your own wall at the measure.
Manual or motorised monobloc awnings
Manual runs on a gearbox and crank handle. Motorised works from a remote, which on a wide awning saves a lot of cranking. Add a wind sensor and it retracts itself in extreme weather; a sun or motion sensor is optional too.
If nobody's home through the day, motorised with a wind sensor is worth a look.
Measured by an owner, installed by our own team
David or Roman measures every awning, and Roman leads every install with our own team. The free measure covers:
✓ The length of the wall, how far out you want shade, and the brackets to suit
✓ Docril swatches in your own light, because we bring the showroom to you
✓ Manual or motorised, and whether a sensor makes sense
Our focus is the North Shore, West Auckland and the Hibiscus Coast, plus East Auckland and north to Mangawhai. The free measure and quote is for the Auckland area.
How long does it take?
Allow 5 to 6 weeks from deposit to install, longer before Christmas.
✓ Standard colours: often 4 to 5 weeks
✓ Custom powder-coat colour: about a week more
Got a date in mind? Tell us at the measure.
Servicing and warranty
Every awning carries our 2-year full warranty, parts and labour, with no call-out fee. If something goes wrong, we come and fix it. Details are on our warranty page.
Wipe the frame with mild detergent and warm water, never solvents. Once a year, check the bolts and coach screws haven't loosened in the wind. Brush the Docril fabric with a soft bristle brush, rinse it, and let it dry fully before rolling it up.
We also re-cover existing awnings, including ones we didn't fit, with new Docril fabric where the frame is sound.
What our customers say about their awnings
Every one of our awning reviews on Google is five stars. These two are about the part we never hand off: an owner measures, and Roman leads the install.
"David came and measured and quoted replacement fabric for our old awning ... Today Roman and his assistant installed. Extremely professional. Adjusted and lubricated and tested." (Simon, April 2022)
"They installed fly screens on all our doors and windows and installed rollout awnings over our deck. They have great attention to detail and a friendly, easygoing vibe." (Tim, December 2022)
Call 09 441 9455 and we'll check whether one awning covers your wall.
Horizon awning questions
What is a monobloc awning?
A monobloc awning carries the roller and the folding arms on one square aluminium bar. That single bar is why one awning can run across a very long wall.
Monobloc or cassette: which suits my deck?
If you'd like the fabric and arms closed fully away, the Fetuna cassette is the most protected. For one awning across a long wall, the Horizon is our widest.
Can it be motorised?
Yes. A motorised Horizon runs from a remote, and an optional wind, sun or motion sensor retracts it automatically in extreme weather.
Is it rain cover?
It's shade, and water pools on the fabric, so retract it when it rains. It shades the house more than the deck, and late-afternoon sun comes in under it, but it keeps the room behind it cool.
How long does it take?
Allow 5 to 6 weeks from deposit to install, a week more for a custom colour, and longer before Christmas.
What warranty do you give?
Two years full, parts and labour, with no call-out fee. Docril backs the fabric for 10 years.
Book a free measure for a wide awning
A cooler room on a hot afternoon starts at the measure. You don't need sizes. Bring your quote for two awnings and we'll tell you straight whether one will do.
Call 09 441 9455 to book your free measure and quote. Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. No pressure to go ahead.
Prefer to write? Send us a message and we'll get back to you.
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