Commercial & Projects

Commercial & Projects

Shade that stands up to a commercial job

External awnings and outdoor blinds for developers, builders, architects and building managers. Made to measure in Australia, engineered for the site it's going on, and delivered to a program you can hold us to.

Start a project enquiry We'll come back to you within one business day.


Who we work with

One point of contact from first drawing to handover — not a call centre, and not a residential in-home consultation dressed up as a project meeting.

Developers & builders

Apartments, townhouses, project homes and display villages. Repeatable specifications across a whole site, staged delivery that matches your build program, and one quote covering every dwelling type.

  • Quoting off plans and elevations
  • Staged supply, or supply and install
  • Consistent colours and fabrics across stages

Architects & specifiers

Get the technical detail early, so what's drawn is what can actually be built. We'd rather answer the hard questions at design stage than at handover.

  • Maximum spans, fixings and structural requirements
  • Fabric performance, openness and colour ranges
  • Wind rating guidance for the site

Strata, facilities & building managers

Replacement and refurbishment programs across an existing building. We'll match what's already there where we can, and tell you honestly when a like-for-like swap isn't the right call.

  • Whole-of-building replacement schedules
  • Matching existing colours and drop sizes
  • Documentation for committee approval

Where we work

Every building type has its own constraints. Tell us which one you're on and we'll skip straight to the part that matters.

Apartments & multi-residential
Balconies, terraces, common areas
Townhouses & project homes
Volume builds, display homes
Aged care & retirement living
Easy operation, low maintenance
Schools & childcare
Play areas, walkways, classrooms
Retail & mixed use
Shopfronts, forecourts, awnings
Clubs, pubs & venues
Outdoor areas open year round

What we supply

Two jobs to solve: keeping the sun and rain off from above, and stopping it coming in from the side. Most projects need a bit of both.

Overhead shade

Cover from above

  • Folding arm awnings — retractable cover over terraces, balconies and shopfronts, with no posts in the way.
  • Conservatory & pergola awnings — track-guided shade under or over an existing structure.
  • Drop arm and pivot arm awnings — angled cover for windows and shopfront glazing.

Vertical shade

Screening from the side

  • Zip-track outdoor blinds — fully guided, wind-stable screening for balconies and alfresco areas.
  • External roller blinds and screens — heat and glare control on the outside of the glass, where it works best.
  • Straight-drop and café blinds — simple, hard-wearing enclosure for outdoor dining and courtyards.

Motorisation and controls. Motorised operation, wall switches, remotes, wind and sun sensors, and integration with home or building automation where the project calls for it.

Why builders and specifiers choose us

We're a new name with a long history behind it. Awnly is the direct arm of a family shade business that has been making and installing external awnings and blinds in Australia for over 35 years — same factory, same people, same gear.

Made to measure, made here

Every blind and awning is built to the opening it's going into, in Australia. No container lead times, and no rounding your sizes to the nearest stock unit.

We read plans

Send drawings and elevations and we'll quote off them. Site measure follows once the structure is up, so your pricing isn't waiting on a measure appointment.

Built for the wind it'll actually see

Product selection, fixings and spans are matched to the site's exposure and wind classification. We'll tell you when a system isn't suited to a position rather than sell it to you anyway.

One contact, start to finish

The same person handles your quote, your drawings, your delivery dates and your handover. Nothing gets lost in a hand-off between departments.

Supply only, or supply and install

If you have your own installers, we'll supply and brief them. If you'd rather we handled it, we'll book it in around your program.

Straight answers on lead time

You get a date when you order, and a call if anything changes. Programs slip; the least we can do is not be the reason.

Specify with confidence

External shade is structure attached to a building, so it gets treated like structure. Here's what we'll put in front of you.

Wind and structural

Product and fixing selection referenced to the site's wind classification, with structural design actions per AS/NZS 1170.1 and AS/NZS 1170.2. Engineering certification available where a project requires it.

Fire and the NCC

For work above ground floor on Class 2–9 buildings, the NCC's non-combustibility provisions apply. Talk to us early — we'll tell you what evidence is available for the fabrics and framing you're considering, and where a Performance Solution will be needed.

Fabric and finish data

Fabric composition, openness factor, colour range and warranty terms. Powdercoat colour matching to the project's palette, including custom colours on larger runs.

Drawings and documentation

Sections and fixing details for your documentation set, a schedule of openings by dwelling or level, and operation and maintenance information at handover.

Samples

Fabric and colour samples sent out for design and client presentations. Tell us the project and we'll put a set together.

Warranty

Written warranty terms on componentry, fabric and workmanship, supplied with the quote — not after you've signed.

How a project runs

Six steps. No surprises in the middle of them.

1

Enquiry and drawings

You send us the project. We come back within one business day with the questions we need answered.

2

Product selection

We match systems, fabrics and operation to the exposure, the budget and the look you're after.

3

Quote off plans

A scheduled quote broken down by dwelling, level or opening, so it drops straight into your cost plan.

4

Site measure

Once the structure's up, we check every opening and confirm fixings before anything is cut.

5

Manufacture and delivery

Built to order and delivered in stages that suit your program, not ours.

6

Install and handover

Installed, tested, demonstrated, and handed over with warranty and maintenance documentation.

Questions we get asked early

Can you quote from plans before the build starts?

Yes. Send elevations, window schedules or balcony details and we'll price off them. We site measure later to confirm before manufacture, so your budget number and your final number shouldn't move much.

Do you supply only, or install as well?

Either. Plenty of builders have their own crews and just want product delivered to site on the right day. Others want the whole lot handled. Both work.

What about balconies above ground floor?

On Class 2–9 buildings this is governed by the NCC's non-combustibility requirements, and most standard awning fabrics won't satisfy them without a Performance Solution. Bring us in at design stage and we'll tell you what's viable for the building rather than leaving it to be discovered at certification.

How exposed is too exposed?

It depends on the system. Guided zip-track blinds handle far more wind than a straight-drop, and a retractable awning has a lower limit again. Give us the orientation, the height and the surrounds and we'll recommend accordingly.

Can you match colours across stages?

Yes — we hold the specification for your project so stage four looks like stage one. Custom powdercoat colours are available on larger runs.

What do you need from us to quote?

At minimum: the site address, what you're covering, roughly how many openings, and when you need it. Drawings make it faster and more accurate. If you're early and don't have all of that, ask anyway.

Where do you work?

We're based in NSW, and we supply Australia-wide. Installation coverage depends on the location and the size of the job — Sydney metro and regional NSW are home ground. Tell us where the site is and we'll be straight with you about what we can and can't cover.

Tell us about your project

The project details first — your contact details are at the bottom. A specialist will come back to you within one business day, usually the same day.

Have drawings or photos? Mention it below and we'll reply with somewhere to send them.

1. About the project

So we can check the site's wind exposure and get the right person to you.

2. How we reach you

Quickest way to get you an answer.

We'll only use your details to respond to this enquiry. No newsletters unless you ask for them.

Prefer to talk it through? Get in touch and we'll put you onto the person who handles projects.