| Awnings help create shady areas in and around | | | | used for both the H Section and the end U |
| your home. Aluminium awnings outside windows | | | | Capping. This requires a little moisture to allow the |
| can cut the harsh afternoon sun in summer whilst | | | | rubber to slip on to there sheet more freely. |
| folding arm awnings can be opened to cover an | | | | The aluminum section or "H Bar" measures 50mm |
| outdoor area when you need shade. During the | | | | wide and 16mm high. All Screws are placed into |
| cooler winter months, you can leave the area | | | | the specially designed single groves on top of the |
| open to the warm sun. | | | | section. It is specially designed with single grooves |
| Fabric awnings add beauty and charm to the | | | | on the top of the section. All screws are placed |
| exterior of your home. They allow people to | | | | into the groove. When penetrated the screws will |
| enjoy outdoor activities, avoid excessive heat, | | | | not touch the sheet yet still allows a gap large |
| sun exposure, and mild rains by controlling the | | | | enough so the sheet can expand and contract |
| shading and light exposure on your deck, window, | | | | through the section. This is known as the rabbet |
| patio, terrace, or balcony. The use of shading will | | | | depth. To allow the bar to be bent & curved |
| also help protect your carpet, furniture, and | | | | it is made from a soft alloy. |
| drapes by blocking UV rays. | | | | The sheets are open fluted and therefore need |
| Because we measure, design and manufacture a | | | | to be covered for this we use two types of tape. |
| range of awnings, we can meet your personal | | | | On the gravity end (i.e. the end of which the |
| and commercial awning requirements. Whether it | | | | water runs to). We only use a butyl tape (Tar |
| is just one awning or supply for a new | | | | Tape) that has a protective silver tape on top of |
| development, call us today! | | | | the sticky tar to prevent it from sticking to each |
| • Folding Arm | | | | other. While at the other end to prevent dust |
| • Fixed Aluminium | | | | penetrating we use an aluminum silver tape. The |
| • Automatic | | | | U Channel simply caps off the end of the open |
| • CAFE Awning | | | | sheet and then it is pop riveted onto the H Bar. |
| • Louvre Awning | | | | All aluminum extrusions are available in Pearl |
| • Carb-O-Lite Awning | | | | White, Bronze, Primrose and Satin Black. Special |
| Carb-o-Lite Exterior Awnings | | | | colours are available on request. Carbolite comes |
| Carb-O-Lite is a new innovative Awning that is not | | | | in 8mm and 10mm thicknesses |
| only durable but is attractive in its design adding a | | | | Benefits |
| stylish and modern appearance to any Patio, | | | | Solar Control: The Common complaint with |
| Carport or Window Covering. Available in a range | | | | awnings is the heat buildup. When Enclosing with a |
| of colours and variety of shapes to compliment | | | | roof the heat is then radiated threw the awning |
| your home. A smart alternative, Carb-O-Lite | | | | thus warming the air below. This hot air needs to |
| Awnings provide 99.9% protection against UV | | | | rise but is now obstructed by a roof, making the |
| rays whilst still letting in light and keeping heat out. | | | | air under the roof seem hotter than outside. With |
| Designed as a complete leak proof roofing | | | | our solar controll sheets available in Solar Ice |
| system and with its solar control reflects a "cool | | | | & Solar Metal we have managed to avoid |
| lighting" effect, not to dissimilar to a neon light in | | | | this by reflecting a much larger percentage of |
| an office. | | | | heat over the entire spectrum. |
| Carb-O-Lite Awnings are fixed to walls or Fascias | | | | UV Protection: In recent years Solar ultravoilet |
| with only the best quality arms and brackets. | | | | light other wise known as UV Radiation has |
| Carb-o-Lite Comes in five colours each With | | | | become a major health concern with skin cancer |
| Varying Light Transmissions. | | | | and even premature aging just some of the |
| The Waterproof System | | | | affects associated with UV Radiation. Our |
| Rubber seals are made from high quality EPDM. | | | | Carb-O-Lite sheets will block out UV radiation |
| Our Standard colour is Black. The rubber seal is | | | | & UV-A Radiation. |