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Aurora Extreme

External awnings perfect for Canberra outdoors.
Aurora Extreme Zip Canberra Australia - Aurora Designs & Window Furnishings

Aurora Extreme is a breakthrough in external vertical awnings technology, designed to perform under Canberra’s tough climate conditions. This innovative external awning system features a unique floating retention system, offering powerful pull forces of up to 200kg to keep fabrics taut, smooth, and secure inside channels. It provides a sleek, neat look whether your awning is raised or lowered, ensuring maximum privacy and protection against the elements.

For homeowners looking for vertical cassette blinds and awnings, Aurora Extreme offers a modern solution that blends durability with architectural style.

With a maximum width of 7.2m, upgrading to a 175mm headbox and a 120mm heavy-duty tube, this incredible product really limits reflection in the fabric and maximises your style and view.

Features of Aurora Extreme​

Discover the standout features of our products, including premium materials, innovative designs, and advanced functionality. Each feature is carefully selected to ensure exceptional quality, style, and performance in every detail.

Benefits of Aurora Extreme​

Hover over each below image to explore the unique advantages Aurora Extreme​ offers, such as enhanced comfort, increased efficiency, and improved quality of life. Each benefit is designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Unmatched Durability

The advanced magnetic retention system and tube-in-tube design ensure that Aurora Extreme awnings are built to withstand Australia's harsh climate, withstanding high winds and maintaining structural integrity over time.

Effortless Operation

With the powerful Neodymium magnets and easy-to-use motorisation, Aurora Extreme offers smooth and hassle-free control, whether you're adjusting your awning manually or via a smart automation system.

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Aurora Extreme helps reduce cooling energy costs by blocking the sun's heat, keeping your home cooler and reducing the reliance on air conditioning, especially in warmer climates.

Seamless Aesthetic

The sleek design and clean finish, including the concealed fasteners and smooth fabric, ensure that Aurora Extreme enhances the look of your property without compromising on style.

Energy Savings

The Aurora Extreme is designed to block excessive heat during summer while still allowing natural airflow, significantly reducing cooling costs. This energy-efficient solution contributes to a more sustainable and eco-friendly home.

Protection from Elements

The heavy-duty keder system and dual-brush headbox protection keep dirt, debris, and insects out, reducing wear and tear and ensuring the fabric stays clean and functional.

Technical Specifications

For more information, click on the below tabs to see further details appear below to help guide you. If you require any more, get in touch with our team.
Minimum Width

The minimum width for Aurora Extreme is 7.2m as of March 2025, making it one of the widest vertical awning systems available on the market.

Maximum Width

Aurora Extreme has a maximum width of 6500mm, with 7 meters option to be released soon. For homeowners seeking vertical cassette blinds and awnings, this flexibility ensures seamless integration into various architectural styles.

Minimum Drop

The minimum drop is 1000mm, which is a really small drop for areas such as railings/balustrades or handrails. This option allows Aurora Extreme to deliver the same durability and sleek finish as larger installations, even in smaller outdoor spaces.

Maximum Drop

Aurora Extreme offers a maximum drop of 4000mm, making the total square metreage exceptionally large. This feature is perfect for expansive outdoor entertaining areas, providing reliable shade and weather protection while showcasing the versatility of a retractable vertical awning.

Wind Test

Withstands up to 185kph* winds without fabric blowouts. Ok, let’s get realistic, your house might not even be standing in this winds, so let’s say, if it get above 100km/h wind gusts, take this blind up into the cassette, and get inside!

Heavy Duty Keder System

The heavy-duty keder system interlocks fabric securely within side guides, combining flexible PVC with Teflon®-coated polyester. This design enhances durability and withstands harsh Australian conditions, while keeping the fabric taut in both fixed and retractable awning vertical formats.

Motorisation

Aurora Extreme can be powered by superior technology, with the likes of Becker, Somfy motors and lots of automation options. These systems provide a wide range of automation options, allowing effortless control of larger vertical awnings via remote, wall switch or smart home integration.

Energy Savings

Aurora Extreme is proven to reduce cooling energy costs by up to 35% in Canberra. By blocking excessive heat and glare, it improves indoor comfort and lowers reliance on air conditioning, making it an energy-efficient solution.

Gallery

Get inspired by our products in action! Browse through our gallery to see how these stylish and durable window furnishings enhance patios, balconies, and windows across Canberra homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aurora Extreme features Australia’s first and only magnetic retention system, which uses powerful Neodymium magnets to keep the fabric taut and neat within the side channels. This ensures a smooth, flat, and clean appearance, even in extreme weather conditions.

If the fabric blows out of position, simply raise the external awning above the affected area and lower it completely. The powerful magnets will pull the fabric back into the channel, eliminating creases or folds without the need for a service call.

Aurora Extreme is available in widths up to 6.5 meters and drops up to 4 meters, making it suitable for a wide range of outdoor spaces, including large patios or balconies.

Aurora Extreme uses Stance Fibreglass External Sunscreen fabric, which is durable and stays tight and beautiful at any interval during operation. This fabric provides excellent UV protection while maintaining visibility to the outside.

For an accurate quote tailored to your requirements, please contact us with your preferred specifications, and we’ll provide a detailed pricing breakdown.

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