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Economical Monobloc Awnings
Most home decks don't need the widest awning or a full cassette. The Ellipse is our economical monobloc awning, the simplest in our range.
Or call 09 441 9455. Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Economical doesn't mean flimsy. The Ellipse has the same Docril fabric, 316 stainless steel fixings and 2-year full warranty as every awning we fit, and all our awning reviews on Google are five stars.
Call 09 441 9455 to book your free measure and quote, or send us a message.
✓ 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
Economical monobloc awnings for a home deck
The Ellipse is a simple retractable awning for a deck up to 6 metres wide and 4 metres out. One bar carries the arms and the roller. That's what monobloc means, and our widest awning uses the same design.
Open it on a hot afternoon and the deck, and the room behind it, can drop 10 to 15 degrees. You get a deck you can sit on at midday, and floors and furniture that don't fade.
Because of the sun's angle, an awning shades the house more than the deck, and late-afternoon sun can still come in underneath. For the sides of the deck, outdoor blinds pair well with an awning overhead.
What you get, and what you don't need
The usual worry with a simpler awning is whether it will last. The parts that decide that are the same as on our bigger awnings:
✓ Docril acrylic canvas with its 10-year fabric backing
✓ An aluminium frame, made and powder-coated in New Zealand
✓ 316 stainless steel fixings
✓ Our 2-year full warranty, parts and labour, no call-out fee
What you give up is the big span and the full cassette. A cassette awning closes the fabric and arms away completely, the most protected option we fit. On most home decks it's an extra you won't use, and if you want some cover for the rolled fabric, the Ellipse takes an optional aluminium hood.
Ellipse or Horizon?
We fit two monobloc awnings, and the length of your deck decides between them. If your deck or wall is up to 6 metres, the Ellipse covers it, so you don't pay for span you won't use.
Any longer, and the Horizon earns its extra width. Our Horizon monobloc awnings go to wider widths. Both reach 4 metres out, and you can see the whole range on our retractable awnings page.
Manual or motorised
The Ellipse awning runs on a gearbox and crank handle, or on a motor with a remote. Manual suits you if you're usually home and happy to wind it in yourself.
If you won't always be home when the wind rises, go motorised with a wind sensor, which retracts it for you in extreme weather. You can add a sun or motion sensor too.
Auckland wind is the main cause of our callbacks when awnings are left out, so retract it when the wind gets up.
Fabric and colours
Docril acrylic canvas is made in Spain, in multiple colours, plain and stripes. We bring the showroom to you, with swatches held up against your own house, because a colour that looks right in a showroom often doesn't at home.
Ellipse hardware comes in White, Grey or Textured Black. A custom powder-coat colour is available at extra cost and adds about a week.
Measured by an owner, installed by our own team
Every wall is different, so David or Roman measures every one of our monobloc awnings in Auckland in person. The free measure covers:
✓ Your wall, the eaves and where the wind comes round the house
✓ How it fixes: to the wall, under the eaves, or on custom brackets
✓ Docril swatches in your own light
✓ A clear quote, with no pressure to go ahead
David and Roman have been here since 2012, and Roman leads every install with our own team.
How long does it take?
It's usually 4 to 5 weeks from deposit to install. Add about a week for a custom colour, and allow longer before Christmas. If you're working to a date, tell us when we measure.
Servicing and warranty
Our 2-year full warranty covers parts and labour, with no call-out fee. If something goes wrong, we come and fix it. Docril backs the fabric for 10 years, and motors carry 3 to 5 years depending on brand. See our awning warranty for how it works.
If you already have an awning with a sound frame, even one we didn't fit, we can re-cover it in new Docril fabric with the same 10-year backing.
Once a year, check the bolts haven't loosened in the wind, and call us if they have. We offer follow-up maintenance and servicing too.
What our customers say about their awnings
We have 260+ five-star Google reviews, and most of our customers are repeat or referred. Every one of our awning reviews is five stars. Here are two.
"Fabulous to deal with. Got an awning installed which is great." (Stefan, January 2023)
"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)
Want a deck you can use at midday and floors that stop fading? Call 09 441 9455 and an owner will bring the swatches to you.
Monobloc awning questions
What makes the Ellipse the economical option?
It's the simplest awning in our range, with nothing on it you won't use. You keep the same fabric, fixings and warranty, and give up only the full cassette and the widest span.
Is it strong enough for a residential deck?
Yes. The Ellipse uses the same monobloc design, Docril fabric, 316 stainless fixings and 2-year full warranty as our bigger awnings, and an owner confirms it suits your wall before you commit. Like any awning, roll it in when the wind gets up, or add a wind sensor on a motorised one.
Can it be motorised?
Yes, it can run on a remote, with an optional wind sensor that retracts it automatically in extreme weather.
Is it rain cover?
No. It's stretched fabric and water pools on it, so retract it when it rains.
How long does it take?
It's usually 4 to 5 weeks from deposit to install, with about a week more for a custom colour. Allow longer before Christmas.
What warranty do you give?
Two years full, parts and labour, with no call-out fee. The Docril fabric is backed for 10 years.
Book a free measure for your home deck awning
A cooler house this summer is one visit away. We measure, supply and install economical monobloc awnings across Auckland, and the measure is free.
Call 09 441 9455 to book your free measure and quote. We're open Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
You'll see the Docril swatches in your own light, and you'll get a clear quote you can check line by line. Tell us the date you're working to, and we'll be straight with you about timing.
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