Polycarbonate Awnings In Sydney
At Austek Home Improvements, our polycarbonate awnings have become a popular choice with many homes and businesses across Sydney. Polycarbonate awnings can be used for doors, windows and patios to keep the area underneath cool, shaded and dry, and uniquely well-lit. It is due to their durability and minimal maintenance not to mention perfect protection from the weather, that make them the perfect addition to any property in Sydney. They look amazing and the sheets come in a range of designs and colours.
Polycarbonate has a similar appearance to glass and can come in different coloured tints or levels of transparency. However, it blocks out UV rays and heat, allowing outdoor areas and heat entry areas in the house to be properly illuminated while remaining cool. Polycarbonate is also a material that is extraordinarily strong and has even been used in bulletproof applications; it is 250 times tougher than glass. All in all, polycarbonate awnings make a durable, clear and weatherproof awning that allows you to enjoy the sun without the heat and sun damage.
Polycarbonate awnings for windows
Features and benefits
- Blocks UV - Polycarbonate blocks out 99.9% of UV rays. Natural illumination - Polycarbonate awnings can come in different levels of transparency to let natural light come into the area.
- Natural illumination - Polycarbonate awnings can come in different levels of transparency to let natural light come into the area.
- Rust and Ozone resistant - Door or Window polycarbonate awnings structures have been designed to be rust and weather resistant.
- Withstands extreme weather - Polycarbonate awnings have been crafted to tolerate extreme impacts, storms including hail and strong winds. It is also flame resistant and self-extinguishing.
- Easily install and forget - They are easy to install and require little to no maintenance.
- A range of applications - Polycarbonate has been designed to withstand a range of window door and roofing applications, these applications include skylights, roof panels, patio and sunroom roofing, pergola walls and roofing.
- Customisable– You can have them custom made to meet all window and door requirements.
- Affordability - given polycarbonate doesn’t require the manufacturing level of say, glass, its manufacture price point enables us to pass the savings onto you.
Polycarbonate awnings for windows
As these awnings let in light but block UV and heat, they are an effective application for windowed areas in your house that are dark or often rely on the natural light but also easily get hot. By facilitating a cover that doesn’t get in the way of the light but filters out the heat and harmful UV rays, you can keep your house cool during the hotter months and best save money off your energy bills. Polycarbonate sheeting make a great choice of awnings for store windows, as it keeps your business well-lit but comfortable.
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Austek Home Improvements was started to give customers a more personalised yet professional service and has been supplying and installing quality home improvements for 30 years.
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Individually designed Austek Home Improvements patio awnings and pergolas will enhance your lifestyle; whether it’s a Sunday brunch or Saturday night drinks and whether you have a lavish bungalow in the country or a lavish house in the bustling locality of Western Sydney. You’ll enjoy every moment under your Austek Home Improvements pergola or outdoor awnings at your Sydney home.
Providing extra space all year round and protection from the elements, with the option of insulated roof panels, colorbond roofing, polycarbonate roofing or a combination of all three, you will have all the light and sun required to enjoy summer and winter all year round for many years to come.
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Our deck builders in Sydney are renowned for the care and attention to detail from inspecting the location you wish the deck to be installed, guiding you in choosing premium materials, design, construction and installation.
We, at Austek Home Improvements, one of the leading carport installers, offer carports products, design, and installation expertise which are well known in the building industry.
Carports can bring great value to your property for several reasons, such as shelter, entertaining, security and storage. They help protect your car from sun, rain, wind and snow. Installed with a remote-controlled door, they also add extra security to your car by providing a barrier to interrupt theft and vandalism.
Austek Home Improvements can install Polycarbonate Roofing in your Sydney home which will block out 99.9% UV rays & heat. Whether using a traditional corrugated profile or multi-layer profile in the market, your family will benefit from high-quality and low maintenance glazing premium material that performs exceptionally well in the harsh Australian climatic conditions.
Polycarbonate roofing has been increasing popular in Sydney, and there are a lot of reasons why. Polycarbonate is a material that can look a lot like glass because of its smoothness and high levels of transparency, but while the premium material allows light to pass through, it blocks UV and heat out. Polycarbonates make the perfect roofing for your pergola, carport or patio for those enjoy the outdoors and the natural light of the sun but not the headaches or sunburns it can give.
Awnings keep the glare off your window and help you create more comfortable spaces in your property, both inside and out. Our home improvement builders at Austek can create attractive and durable awnings for your house or business.
FAQs
Is polycarbonate good for an awning?
You better believe it is! Polycarbonate is lightweight yet very durable (up to 200 times stronger than glass). It is also impact-resistant and blocks up to 99.9% of UV radiation while allowing for plenty of natural light. Do avoid lower-quality polycarbonate sheeting, though, as it may yellow over time (stick to the premium stuff if you can).
What is the life expectancy of a polycarbonate awning?
The longevity of a polycarbonate awning in Sydney depends on the quality of its UV-resistant coating. An average awning may live for 10 to 20 years, while a high-quality polycarbonate awning that is well-maintained can last a solid 25 to 30 years. You can increase the lifespan of your awning by performing simple maintenance every so often.
Which awning material is best?
The “best” material for an awning in Australia is debatable, as each homeowner has different aesthetic tastes. For something durable but not especially flashy, plain stainless rust-resistant metal is a good choice. Polycarbonate sheeting is less durable overall, but allows for lots of natural lighting. Mesh fabric or canvas is less likely to stand up to a heavy downpour, as far as leaks go, yet you will save an awful lot on cost. Before you install your awning, investigate your options properly and don’t overspend.
Does polycarbonate get brittle in the sun?
Untreated polycarbonate can indeed become brittle and lose its impact resistance if exposed to prolonged UV rays. Thankfully, modern high-quality polycarbonate sheets are treated with UV-stabilising coatings that prevent the breakdown of polymer chains, and can allow them to survive the elements for 10, 20, or even 30 years! When given the choice, always opt for higher-quality polycarbonate sheeting.