Auto Roll-Up Awnings Gold Coast — The Canvas Awning, Brought Up to Date.
The classic Queensland window awning, brought up to date. Our auto roll-up awnings work the way the old canvas ones did (you might know them as auto lock arm or automatic awnings): pull down on a cord, lock on spring-loaded arms at the shade you want, and they roll themselves back up when you're done. The difference is the fabric. We make them in SeaScreen sunscreen mesh instead of canvas, so you get the heat and glare protection without losing your view or darkening the room. No motor, no power point. Made to measure in our Currumbin Waters factory and installed by our own local team.
Simple shade that still makes sense.
Auto roll-up awnings have shaded Gold Coast windows for decades for one reason: they work. We've kept the mechanism and swapped the canvas for SeaScreen mesh. Here's why we still make them in our own factory.
Shade at any height
Pull it down to the shade you want. The arms lock automatically at each step, so you can block the afternoon sun and still see out underneath.
Breeze flows through
The awning sits off the wall on its arms, so air keeps moving between the fabric and the glass. Cooler windows, cooler rooms.
No motor, no power
A spring-loaded roller does the lifting. Nothing to wire in, nothing to charge and nothing to go wrong in a storm.
Made in our factory
Cut, assembled and finished at Currumbin Waters to your window's measurements, by the same team that comes out to install it.
See out, keep the heat out
SeaScreen sunscreen mesh takes the heat and glare out of the sun while you keep your view and your daylight. No dark rooms, no canvas.
Built for the coast
Powder-coated aluminium hood and bottom rail, UV-stable SeaScreen mesh and stainless fixings, with a 5-year warranty on top.
Window shade, four ways.
One awning design, made to measure for the windows and openings Gold Coast homes actually have.
Bedroom & living windows
Keep the heat off east- and west-facing glass before it gets inside. Rooms stay cooler, and curtains, floors and furniture stop fading.
Queenslanders & character homes
The traditional choice, in a modern fabric. SeaScreen mesh in White, Linen or Monument tones suits verandahs, weatherboard and brick alike, and keeps the look the house was built with.
Units & townhouses
Shade for ground-floor and balcony windows without a permanent structure, a motor or an electrician.
Verandahs & long runs
A row of windows along a verandah or sunroom? Each awning is made to its own measurements, so the whole run lines up neatly.
Old name, clever awning.
These were called "automatic awnings" long before anyone put a motor on a blind: the arms lock automatically at the shade you choose, and the spring rolls the fabric up by itself. That's still the whole point. Fewer moving parts, no electrics, and shade you can set in a few seconds from the window.
Ours keep the spring and the arms and swap the old canvas for SeaScreen sunscreen mesh, so the heat and glare stay out while your view and daylight stay in. Because the fabric stands off the wall on its arms, breeze keeps flowing behind it, which is exactly what you want on a Gold Coast afternoon. If you'd rather press a button, our folding arm awnings and motorised outdoor blinds are the ones to look at.
The classic spring-and-lock awning, in a mesh that keeps your view and your light
Two awnings, two different jobs.
One shades a window, the other shades a whole patio. Here's how to tell which you need.
Auto Roll-Up Awning
- Windows, sunrooms and small openings
- SeaScreen mesh: heat and glare out, view and daylight in
- Pull-cord operation, arms lock at any height
- No motor, no power point, no electrician
- Made in our Currumbin Waters factory
- Stock colours White, Monument and Black, installed in around 6–8 weeks
Folding Arm Retractable Awning
- Patios, decks and alfresco areas
- Projects up to 3.6 m, up to 6 m wide
- Manual crank or motorised with a remote
- Optional wind sensors and smart-home control
- See folding arm awnings →
Not sure which you need? We'll bring both to your free measure and recommend the right awning for each window and opening, with no upselling.
Built for the way we live up here.
Strong UV protection
Stops harsh Queensland UV at the window, before it reaches you, your furniture or your floors.
Cooler & more efficient
Keeps the heat off the glass and the wall, so rooms stay cooler and your air conditioning works less.
Privacy by day
SeaScreen mesh screens the window from the street and the neighbours by day, without closing the room up.
Protects your furnishings
Shields curtains, flooring and furniture from sun damage and fading over the years.
Keeps the view
SeaScreen mesh takes the glare and heat out of the sun without blocking your outlook or darkening the room.
Made for coastal weather
Powder-coated aluminium, UV-stable SeaScreen mesh and stainless fixings, made and installed to stand up to Gold Coast sun, salt air and humidity.
Made in our own factory, not picked off a shelf.
For 30 years, Gold Coast families have trusted us to get their window shading right. We measure, make and install auto roll-up awnings ourselves, so there's one local team behind the quote, the factory and the warranty. Read more about us.
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Made here, for your home
Measured by us, made in our Currumbin Waters factory and installed by the same team. One point of contact from quote to warranty.
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Quality materials & engineering
Powder-coated aluminium hood and bottom rail, a spring-loaded roller and UV-stable SeaScreen mesh chosen for sun, salt air and humidity.
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Professional installation
Fixed securely to your wall or window frame by our own installers, with no subcontractors and full local warranty support.
Auto roll-up awnings across the Gold Coast, installed locally.
We measure, make and install across the full Gold Coast and into northern NSW — Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, Currumbin, Palm Beach, Coolangatta, Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Cabarita Beach and Byron Bay. Premium materials, careful measuring and expert installation, built to handle our coastal climate.
Three steps. Around 6–8 weeks.
Free in-home measure, fixed-price quote on the spot, then made in our factory and installed by our own team in around 6–8 weeks. No upselling, no pressure, no surprises.
Free in-home measure
We come to you with the SeaScreen colour samples, measure each window, check the sill, fixing points and clearance, and tell you straight whether an auto roll-up or a folding arm suits the opening.
Fixed-price quote
Choose your SeaScreen colour and your hood and rail colour with expert guidance. Confirmed written quote on the spot, with no upselling and no markups.
Installed in 6–8 weeks
Your awnings are made in our Currumbin Waters factory, then we confirm the install date in writing. Our team fixes each awning, sets the arms and shows you how it locks and releases before we leave.
What is an auto roll-up awning?
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Are auto roll-up awnings made to measure?
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Technical info, operation, warranty & care.
Everything you need to know about how our auto roll-up awnings are built and operated, our 5-year warranty, and looking after them.
Auto lock arm awnings, made in our Currumbin Waters factory.
Every auto roll-up awning is measured and made for one window: the hood, roller, fabric and arms are sized to your opening so the awning covers the glass and the arms sit square on the wall.
How it works
- A spring-loaded roller sits inside a powder-coated aluminium hood at the top of the window
- The fabric is SeaScreen sunscreen mesh instead of canvas — it cuts heat and glare and keeps your view and daylight
- The fabric finishes in a powder-coated five-sided bottom rail that keeps it taut
- Two side arms lock automatically at set positions as you pull the awning down
- Release the arms and the spring rolls the fabric back up into the hood
- Made to measure for each window — we confirm the maximum size for your opening at the measure
- No motor and no power supply — this is a manual, spring-return awning
Where they work best
- Bedroom & living windows — stop heat and glare before they reach the glass
- Queenslanders & character homes — the traditional window awning look
- Units & townhouses — shade without a structure or an electrician
- Verandahs & long runs — a row of awnings made to line up neatly
Wind & weather guidance
- Handles everyday coastal breeze when fully down and locked, or fully up — avoid leaving it half-way in wind
- Not designed as a wind break or storm shelter — roll it up in strong or gusty weather
- We recommend rolling awnings up when you’re away from home
Pull down, lock, let go.
Every auto roll-up awning is set up during installation, and our team will show you exactly how yours locks and releases before we leave.
Lowering the awning
- Take the pull cord and draw the bottom rail down to the shade position you want
- The side arms click and lock automatically as they extend — stop at any step
- Give the cord a gentle pull to make sure both arms have locked before you let go
Raising the awning
- Pull the rail down slightly to release the arm locks, then let the rail rise with the cord in hand
- The spring roller winds the fabric up into the hood by itself — guide it, don’t let it fly
- Fully down and locked, or fully up: those are the two positions to leave it in when it’s windy
Good to know
- There is no motor, battery or remote — nothing to charge, program or wire in
- If an arm stops locking or the spring loses tension, don’t force it — call us and we’ll sort it
- Want push-button shade? Look at our folding arm awnings for patios or motorised outdoor blinds for windows and openings
SeaScreen mesh, and three stock colours.
Our auto roll-up awnings are made in SeaScreen outdoor sunscreen mesh instead of traditional canvas. We chose it because it takes the heat and glare out of the sun without taking away your view or your daylight, and it is built for the Queensland sun and coastal air. It is paired with a powder-coated aluminium hood and bottom rail.
Fabric
- SeaScreen 95 — a 5%-openness sunscreen mesh that balances view-through, glare control and UV protection, woven from a durable 30% polyester / 70% PVC-coated yarn
- SeaScreen 99 — a tightly woven 1%-openness mesh for maximum privacy, glare and heat control while keeping your outward view
- Colours from White and Linen through to Bark, Monument and Woodland — see the full outdoor fabric range
- Minor weave and colour variations are natural in a woven mesh and don’t affect performance
Hood & bottom rail
- Powder-coated aluminium hood and five-sided bottom rail for durability in coastal conditions
- Three stock colours: White, Monument and Black
- Any other powder-coat colour to order, to match your home’s exterior — allow about an extra week
5 years on your auto roll-up awning.
At Gold Coast Blinds and Shutters we back every auto roll-up awning we make with a 5-year warranty, plus 5 years on labour and travel from the date of installation. Full warranty terms are defined by product group — comply with these for the warranty claim to be honoured.
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure, and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if they fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Gold Coast Blinds and Shutters will choose the appropriate remedy:
- Replacement of the awnings
- Repair of the awnings
- Refunding the cost of the awnings
- Payment of the reasonable costs of having the awnings repaired
What’s not covered
- Damage from storm, wind or hail, or from leaving the awning down in adverse weather
- Damage from not following the care and maintenance guidance
- Natural fabric characteristics such as veining, folding or small colour variations
- Deterioration from salt spray or other corrosive environments beyond normal wear
Simple upkeep, longer life.
Auto roll-up awnings live outside and will pick up dust, salt and leaves over time. That won’t stop them working, but a little regular care keeps the fabric looking good and the arms and spring running smoothly.
Fabric care
- Brush the fabric regularly with a soft, dry brush to remove dirt, dust and debris
- Hose down with clean, cold water on a sunny day and let it dry fully before rolling it up
- Within about 500 m of the beach, rinse the salt off as often as every one to two weeks
- If it’s been rolled up wet, lower it again at the first opportunity to let the fabric dry
- Never use strong bleaches, solvents, alcohol or abrasive cleaners — we recommend Swiftee Outdoor Blind Cleaner for tougher marks
Hood, rail & arms
- Wipe the powder-coated hood, bottom rail and arms every 6–12 months with a soft cloth and mild detergent — more often near the beach
- A light silicone spray on the arm pivots once a year keeps them locking cleanly — keep it off the fabric
- Check the fixings are tight and the arms lock evenly on both sides
Before you leave it
- Roll the awning fully up in strong or gusty wind, or when a storm is forecast
- Don’t hang anything from the awning or let water pool on the fabric
The classic look, in a modern fabric.
Recent auto roll-up installs across the Gold Coast: charcoal, grey and classic stripes, all in SeaScreen fabric, all made in our Currumbin Waters factory.
Made here. Spring-loaded. Backed for 5 years.
Free in-home measure with straight advice on which windows suit an auto roll-up awning, SeaScreen colour samples to hold against your walls, and a fixed written quote on the spot — handled by the same local team who'll make and install your awnings. Prefer to chat first? Call us or book an online consult.
