Zip Screen Awnings
Heavy duty zipscreen awning for complete weather and UV protection.
- ✓ Premium zip-guided outdoor blind system for sleek modern finish
- ✓ Tensioned side channels to help fabric secure and stable
- ✓ Available in a wide range of mesh and outdoor fabrics
- ✓ Motorized and manual options available
- ✓ Perfect for complete outdoor shade solution
Heavy-Duty Zip Screen Awnings for Maximum Performance
Zip Screen Awnings are the heavy-duty outdoor blinds — designed for situations where performance is demanded and other solutions aren't sufficient. The zip-guided side channel system creates a fully tensioned, fully sealed enclosure when the blind is deployed, with the fabric edge locked into aluminium channels on each side with heavy duty zips. Suitable for opeings upto 7 metres wide utilising the zipscreen extreme technology.
How the Tensioned Channels Work
The tensioned side channels are the key engineering innovation. By capturing the fabric edge within the channel at all times as the blind travels, the system maintains constant lateral tension in the fabric. This eliminates the billowing, bowing and gap formation that characterise conventional straight-drop blinds in wind.
Outstanding UV Protection
The sealed edge also delivers outstanding UV protection. Sunscreen fabrics block a high percentage of UV radiation, and the zip-sealed edge ensures that UV doesn't enter around the margins. For alfresco furniture, outdoor kitchens and decking that you want to protect from UV degradation, a properly installed Zip Screen Awning is among the most effective solutions available.
Motorised Operation Strongly Recommended
Motorised, spring and gear operation options are available. Motorised systems — strongly recommended for large Zip Screen Awnings — provide effortless operation and can be integrated with wind sensors for automatic retraction in unsafe conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the zip-guided system keep the blind stable in wind?
The fabric edge is captured within aluminium side channels for the full height of the opening, keeping the fabric under constant lateral tension and preventing it from bowing or lifting in wind.
Is motorisation recommended?
Yes — the tensioned system is heavier than a conventional drop blind. Motorisation makes operation effortless and allows wind-sensor integration for automatic retraction.
What fabrics are available?
We offer a wide range of mesh fabrics in different openness factors.
How does a Zip Screen differ from an E-Zip Blind?
Both use zip-guided side channel systems — our team will advise on the differences in hardware specification based on your application.