Without a doubt, Lock Arm awnings are considered the most fashionable External Blinds now. Launched in Australia some 40 years earlier, these awnings came to be known as “Storm Blinds”. Ideally placed over any opening, they serve as a cover against the searing sun from its damaging ultraviolet rays and as a filter to let illumination through. 

With widths up to a maximum of 3950mm, these awnings are ideal for windows. They are also suitable for openings between columns of gazebos or porches. They are even placed under an eave. Installation is done by fitting the awning over the opening, typically placed 150mm over each side of a reveal, and securing it to a brick or a wooden substrate (not to the mortar in between). A hood is generally fitted except when an existing overhang can provide the needed protection.