top of page

STRAIGHT DROP AWNINGS MELBOURNE

STRAIGHT DROP  AWNINGS

WHAT ARE STRAIGHT DROP?

Straight drop awnings are a roller style of awning which travels in a vertical direction  straight up and down. These awnings in their simplest version consists of a roller tube, fabric  skin, bottom bar and a pair of universal brackets.  There are 3 control options to raise and lower this type of awning and they are, spring assisted, crank operated and motorised.  Most straight drops awnings need to be anchored down into position to create and maintain tension on the awnings fabric. Clips and belts are used to anchor the awnings into the desired position.  Straight drop awnings can also be manufactured with cable guide wire options.  All straight drop awnings with the exception of spring operated, are gravity fed. Other forms of straight drop awnings include the very popular zip style awning systems with side tensioning channels, check out our Ziptrak page for more information on this style of awning.

WHY CHOOSE A STRAIGHT DROP AWNING?

These types of awnings have been around for over 70 years and have proven themselves to be highly durables and very effective in protecting homes and businesses from the harsh Australian sun.

-Even though straight drop awnings have been around for a long time they have a simple and modern design which will suit all types of facades.

-Straight drop awnings are highly durable and very robust, they can be designed to cover large openings and windows with spans of up to 6metres.

-Have excellent light control and heat protection properties.

-These awnings work well in pergolas, verandahs and outdoor entertainment areas.  They can be manufactured in very wide widths and can bridge post to post or wall to wall on most outdoor structures.

-Straight drop awnings are very versatile and can be designed in many different configurations to suit many scenarios,

-Are available in a large range of fabrics including canvas, acrylic, pvc, and screen type fabrics

-These awnings come in a range of control options and can be manually operated with spring and crank mechanisms and can also be motorised. 

-Straight drop awnings will reduce the suns penetration into a building and maintain ambient room temperature which has been proven to lower power consumption needed to cool down a building.

​

motorised-fixed-guide-awning-melbourne-1
  • Are Somfys RTS Remote controls compatible with the Zigbee Motors?
    No. Somfys RTS remote controls are not compatible with Zigbee Motors. Zigbee operates on 2.4Ghz spectrum frequency which is a different frequency to RTS which is 433.42 Mhz. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to call us on 1300 952 510 or email us your details at Contact Us.
  • Do the Somfy Zigbee motors have a further range of control then the Somfy RTS Motors?
    YES & NO. It all depends on how the blinds motors have been set up. Somfy's RTS remote controls have a omni directional range of over 20 metres, this includes thru walls & floors. Zigbee motors have an open field range of only 7mtres. If comparing the two protocols with 2 stand alone blinds the RTS would win. However Zigbees range can be greatly extended beyond that of RTS if you created a network of otherZigbee devices that communicate to each other in a mesh network. Contact our qualified team at Motorised Blinds Australia for more advice. Contact Us
  • Do all Somfy zibee blind motors & products have the same role with in a mesh network and ecosystem?
    No. Different Somfy product have different roles in the mesh network and eco system and this is important when planning and setting up your blinds in a mesh network. EQUIPMENT ROLES End Point Devices - All of Somfys zigbee battery powered devices can only be an endpoint device. This means they will only communicate with one parent device. Example of Somfy battery powered devices include Sonesse 28 and Sonesse 40. Also the Ysia remote control can only take on a endpoint role. Repeater - Somfy Powered 240V AC Zigbee motors act as repeaters and relay commands between repeaters and end devices. Repeaters extend and strengthen the rnge within the ecosystem. Controller - Somfys Tahoma Switch Hub acts as the controller and forms and manages the network and ecosystem. The controller must me mains powered (240v)
  • Are Somfy Zigbee blind motors more expensive than there RTS motors?
    Yes. Zigbee motors are more expensive than Somfys RTS motors. Some of the Zigbee motors and accessories are not that much more expensive than their RTS counterparts. Indicatively the equivalent Somfy Zigbee motor to RTS motor is approx 20% more expensive.
  • How long does it take to fully charge a Somfy Sonesse Zigbee Li-Ion blind motor?
    With new optimised charging, the charge times on a Somfy Zigbee Li-Ion motors take 1.5hrs to fully charge using the USB-C charger. This is a vast advantage over the Sonesse 30 RTS which has a 4hr Charge time.
  • What control options are available for a Somfy Zigbee powered blinds?
    We have a number of control options available for our Somfy Zigbee blinds. REMOTE CONTROL. - Our most basic option to control all of our Zigbee powered blinds is with a Somfy Ysia Remote. With the simple touch of a button you can have the blinds open and close. SMART PHONE - All of our Zigbee motorised blinds can be controlled thru a smart phone using the Tahoma Switch Hub. VOICE COMMAND - Using a third party voice assistant compatible with IFTTT and the optional Tahoma Switch you will be able to control your smart blinds with a simple voice command.
  • How Long does a Somfy Sonesse Li-Ion motor's battery charge last for before it needs to be re-charged again?
    Somfy Sonesse Zigbee Li-Ion motors have a battery charge life of approx 6 to 12 month. This will vary depending on how big the blind is, how often you use the blind, and what speed setting the blind is set too.
bottom of page