External Shading products
Contents
AWNINGS
Folding 4
- Open cassette
- Semi cassette
- Full cassette
Pivot Arm
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Vertical 5
- Straight drop
- Cable guided
- Tension systems (vertical)
- Straight drop with pivot
- Shop front awnings
Conservatory /pergola awnings
- Full systems enclosure
- Roof enclosure
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Cafe style awnings / screens
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PVC style cafe awnings.
Fixed metal awnings
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Fabric range
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VENETIAN BLINDS
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External Aluminium Venetian Blinds
Internal Timber Venetian Blinds
RACK ARM SYSTEMS
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External and Internal Aluminium Rack Arms
External and Internal Timber Rack Arms
LOUVRES 9
Specialty Aluminium Louvres
Specialty Timber Veneer Louvres
Control Solutions
WiFi 10
Hardwired 10
Sensors11
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Introduction
Turner Bros. supply and install a comprehensive range of external sun shading products and
control systems for residential and commercial applications specifically designed for Australian
climatic conditions.
We endeavour to match the best product and control system for the application and within the
client’s price range. The specific products in this brochure are recommended by Turner Bros.
for their design, durability and effectiveness. The descriptions are general and updates will
occur without notice.
Please contact Turner Bros. for expert advice on your project.
Installations will only commence after a thorough site visit and a signed approval.
Questions for you to consider:
Installation - Where will the product be installed?
What do you want to achieve - shading only solution?
- maximum reduction of solar heat gain and glare?
- integrated control with my other motorised products?
Operation - Do you want the product to be retractable or fixed?
Appearance - what overall look do you want?
- materials - fabric, timber or aluminium?
- style - complement or feature?
Permanency - do you want a short term or permanent solution?
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AWNINGS
Use: Awnings provide additional solar shading and other weather protection for outdoor areas.
Applications - commercial, retail and residential buildings.
Balconies - units, hotels.
Entrances - shops, cafes / restaurants, schools, hotels.
Outdoor areas - restaurants, entertainment areas.
Retractable Folding
Fabric and aluminium fabrication
Fixing - top, face or revel.
Single unit - up to 7 metres wide.
- extendable up to 4 metres.
Design options
• Cassette design, size, fabric and colour
Control
Open cassette
A side mounted fully retractable awning system
with an un-enclosed outer cassette. Ideal for smaller
applications such as balconies and verandahs.
• Manual via crank handle
• Motorised with brightness and wind sensors
Features and benefits
Retracts into headbox to:
• Allow sun to penetrate indoor areas for additional
warmth in winter
• Prevents wind damage to awning
• Protects awning fabric.
Operates to:
• Provide outdoor shade at 45 - 90 degree axis
• Reduces heat gain up to 80%*
• Reduce energy costs up to 25%**
• Reduce UV damage to soft furnishings
Semi cassette
A side mounted fully retractable awning system
with a semi-enclosed extruded aluminium outer
cassette that holds the blind without the folded
arms. It provides protection for the blind against dirt
and corrosion.
Full cassette
A face or top fixed fully retractable awning system
with an enclosed extruded aluminium outer
cassette. Once retracted the blind and folded arms
are protected from dirt impregnation and corrosion.
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Retractable Pivot Arm
Retractable vertical / sloping
Fabric and aluminium fabrication.
Fixing - face or revel.
Single unit - up to 5 metres wide.
- extendable up to 1.5 metres.
Angles up to 155 degrees.
Fabric and aluminium fabrication.
Fixing - top, face, side or revel.
Single unit - up to 5 metres wide.
Linked system up to 20 metres wide.
Vertical drop up to 3 metres
Angled extensions up to 18 metres
Design options
• Size, fabric and colour
• Fixing with or without headbox.
• Side retention system will withstand wind gusts
up to 117 km/hour.
Control
• Manual via crank handle or internal cord winch.
• Spring action to required height and locked into
position.
• Motorised with brightness and wind sensors.
Features and benefits
Retracts into headbox to:
• Allow sun to penetrate indoor areas for additional
warmth in winter.
• Prevents wind damage to awning
• Protects awning fabric.
Operates to:
• Provide outdoor shade at 45 - 155 degree axis
• Allow sun to penetrate indoor areas for additional
warmth in winter
• Prevent wind damage to awning
• Protect awning fabric
• Reduce heat gain
• Reduce energy costs
• Reduce UV damage.
Design options
• Unguided - awning fixed to railing or floor.
• Cable guided - aids in preventing wind damage.
• Channel - no side gaps.
• Size, fabric and colour.
Features and benefits
• Marine grade 316 stainless steel for system longevity.
Full cassette - retracts into concealed cassette.
• Provide protection for awning.
Open head box - fabric retracts onto a roller
fitted into the head box
• Provides easy access for cleaning / maintenance.
Straight drop - weighted bottom bar
• Neat, simple appearance interference with exterior
architectural features.
Straight drop with pivot arm
• Awning can be extended at an angle for ventilation.
Straight drop with cable guide
• Ensures stability during light to medium windy
conditions.
Straight / angled drop with tension system
• Awning can be stopped at any point during
operation providing shade control flexibility.
Control
• Manual via crank handle or internal cord winch.
• Spring action to required height and locked into position.
• Motorised with brightness and wind sensors.
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Conservatory and pergola awnings
Cafe awning / screens
Semi - retractable, removable or permanent.
PVC fabric and aluminium fabrication with
stainless steel components.
Fixing - face to new or existing pergola structure.
Single roof unit up to 13 x 9 metres.
Linked roof systems available.
Retractable, removable or permanent.
PVC, stainless steel and aluminium fabrication.
Fixing - face to new or existing pergola structure.
Design options
• Semi retractable roof
• Full enclosure
• Design - size, fabric and frame colour.
Features and benefits
• Range of sizes to suit various small or large areas.
• Waterproof material, anti-drip technology and
integrated gutters to keep areas dry*.
• Space between roof runners will provide differing
tilt angles if required.
• Easy to maintain.
Control
• Motorised with brightness and wind sensors.
• Manual via crank handle.
Operates to:
• Enclose an outdoor space
• Provide shade
• Reduce heat loss
• Reduce UV damage.
* Not watertight under extreme windy conditions.
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Design options
• Full enclosure.
• Part enclosure.
• Size and colour.
• Clear PVC - .5 and .75 mm thicknesses.
Features and benefits
• Stainless steels guides allow screen can be
stopped at any depth for air flow.
• Various fabric configurations for design flexibility.
Control
• Manual - cord and pulley with zippers.
• Manual - crank handle.
• Motorised.
Roll action to:
• Reduce heat loss
• Maintain views while ensuring protection from
adverse weather conditions.
Fixed metal / fabric
Awning fabric range
Fabric and / or aluminium fabrication.
Fixing - top or face.
Acrylic fabric - resist fading and repel dirt. Blocks
UV, reduces solar heat gain and filters natural light.
Design options
High tenacity thread weave fabric - suitable for
cassette style awnings with fabrics under tension.
Ensures smooth operation of fabric.
• Shapes - dome, oval, square and rectangular.
• Size.
• Large range of metal coating colours.
Features and benefits
• Shelters entrances and windows from sun and rain.
• Reduces internal heat gain up to 90%*
• Easy to maintain.
• Range of awning designs to complement
architectural style.
• Highly durable finish provides increased longevity.
Treated fabric - high resistance to impact of
Australian climate conditions that causes tearing and
fading.
Mesh fabric - allows air circulation while providing
shading. Resistant to sagging fraying and tearing.
PVC - clear, maintains views. Clear and coloured can
be printed for advertising or signage requirements.
Control
Design options
No operation.
• Patterns and plains.
• Colours.
* Subject to awning material and glazing coverage.
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VENETIAN BLINDS
Use: Venetian Blinds optimise internal working and living conditions.
Commercial, retail and residential buildings.
All vertical glazed facades.
External Aluminium Venetian Blinds
Use: Facade feature / maximises indoor comfort
levels all year round.
Use: Interior feature / maximises indoor comfort
levels all year round.
Retractable
Retractable
Aluminium slats with stainless steel components
Fixing - top, face or revel.
Aluminium slats or sustainable timber slats with
stainless steel components.
Fixing - top, face or revel.
Design options
• Slat size and colour.
Features and benefits
Features and benefits
• High quality components for system longevity.
• Timber qualities ensures stability and durability
of venetians on long widths.
• Timber obtained from responsible sources to
guarantee sustainability of plantation.
• High quality components for system longevity.
• Engineered to withstand high wind loads*, snow, ice
and other extreme weather conditions.
Control
• Motorised individual or linked systems with control
integration.
Operates to:
• Maximise comfort levels for indoor living, working
areas in summer and winter
• Reduce heat gain up to 90%*
• Reduce solar glare
• Reduce energy costs up to 70%*
• Cater for personal preferences.
Programmed retraction into headbox to:
• Allow sun penetration for additional warmth
in winter to reduce energy costs.
• Prevent damage to blind in extreme weather
conditions.
*Capability depends on orientation, terrain, installation method,
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Internal Aluminium and Timber Venetian
Blinds
and control type. System complies with Australian Wind Loading
Standards AS1170.2. (Independently tested by Windtech® NSW.)
Design options
• Slat size.
• Timber stain colour.
Control
• Motorised individual or linked systems with control
integration.
Operates to:
• Maximise comfort levels for indoor living, working
areas in summer and winter
• Reduce heat gain
• Reduce solar glare
• Reduce energy costs
• Cater for personal preferences.
Programmed retraction into headbox to:
• Allow sun penetration for additional warmth
in winter to reduce energy costs.
RACK ARM SYSTEMS
Specialty Louvres
Use: Rack Arm Systems optimise internal working and
Use: Facade feature / controls indoor comfort
living conditions .
levels in summer and winter.
Commercial, retail and residential buildings.
Shaped and sloped glazed facades and roof areas.
Indoor - libraries
Outdoor rooms, restaurants, entertainment areas.
Commercial, retail and residential buildings.
Vertical glazed facades and roof areas.
Indoor areas.
Outdoor rooms, restaurants, entertainment areas.
Non-retractable
Non-retractable
Aluminium slats or timber louvres.
Fixing - face, side or revel.
Aluminium or timber veneer louvres.
Fixing - top, side or revel.
Aluminium options
Design options
• Slat profile / size.
• Slat / extruded component colour.
• Louvre size and colour.
• Aluminium finish - anodised, Fluor Polymer paint,
powder coating RAL colours.
• Timber finish - range of timber veneers.
Timber options
• Louvre profile / size.
• Internal - wood wash colour or oil.
• External - protective coating or oil.
• Extruded component colour.
Features and benefits
• High quality components for system longevity.
• Timber qualities ensures stability and durability
of louvres in outdoor conditions.
• Timber obtained from responsible sources to
guarantee sustainability of plantation.
Control
• Manual via crank handle.
• Motorised individual or linked systems with control
integration.
Operates to:
• Maximise comfort levels for indoor living, working
areas in summer and winter
• Reduce heat gain and solar glare
• Reduce energy costs up to 70%*
• Cater for personal preferences.
Features and benefits
• High quality components for system longevity.
• Range of material and installation position provides
highly distinctive facade and/or architectural feature.
• Range of louvres sizes for design flexibility.
Control
• Motorised individual or linked systems with control
integration.
Operates to:
• Control of comfort levels for indoor living, working
areas in summer and winter
• Control of natural light
• Reduce heat gain
• Reduce solar glare
• Reduce energy costs.
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WIFI with remote access
EZ1- D
Wireless system for residential and commercial applications.
Suitable for:
INTERNAL
SECURITY
AIR
CONDITIONING
LIGHTING
BLINDS
AWNING
SETTINGS
CLOCK
MUSIC
LIGHTING
BLINDS
INTERNAL
SECURITY
ENTRANCE
GATE
AWNING
ENTRANCE
GATE
AIR
CONDITIONING
MAIL
CAMERA
MESSAGES
• Building /renovating (one or more levels) to include
multiple shading products
• Updating wiring in existing buildings with ceiling access
Features:
• Highly precise and responsive operating system
• Optional dynamic brightness / wind sensors or
weather station control integration.
• Control integration for air conditioning and/or security,
lighting automation, home entertainment / audio visual
equipment etc.
• Upgradable system.
Sensors
• Dynamic brightness / wind
• Weather station.
Control
• Remote access via iPhone, iPad etc.
HARDWIRED with remote access
EB2
Hardwired system for residential and commercial
applications.
Suitable for:
MOTOR 1
MOTOR 2
MOTOR 1
NETWORK
STATUS
INPUT
MOTOR 2
REVERSE
POWER
FORWARD
MOTOR 2
FUNCTION
REVERSE
FORWARD
LINE IN
MOTOR 1
• 2 or more shading products for existing (one or more
levels) building
• Updating wiring in existing buildings with ceiling access
Features:
• Digital wind sensor with shading system
• Control integration for air conditioning and/or security,
lighting automation, home entertainment / audio visual
equipment etc.
• Upgradable system.
Sensors
• Dynamic brightness / wind
• Weather station.
Control
REMOTE CONTROLLERS
• Remote access via iPhone, iPad etc.
Somfy
Battery powered hand-held shading product control
device.
• Operates singular shading product or linked systems.
• Simple and convenient to use.
Design options
• Finish and colour depending on remote choice.
Features:
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• Programmable - shade positions
• Range of distance frequency and channels for linked systems.
TOUCH SCREEN ROOM CONTROL PANELS
Shading control system
Hardwired wall or desk / table control panels
• Operates solar shading system/s.
• Simple and convenient to use.
• Programmable.
Integrated control system
CONTROL
SETTINGS
INTERNAL
SECURITY
AIR
CONDITIONING
LIGHTING
MUSIC
BLINDS
GARAGE
DOOR
POOL
COVER
AWNING
ENTRANCE
GATE
Hardwired wall or desk / table control panels
• Operates solar shading systems and all other
motorised systems eg. air conditioning, lighting,
audio visual, security etc.
• Simple and convenient to use.
• Programmable.
Controllers are specified depending on requirements and are available with a range of options.
SENSORS
Brightness
Fixed to top of building, it is a hardwired sensor that is
sensitive to the human eye. It grades brightness levels
to enable activation of solar shading system/s
according to reading.
Wind
Fixed to top of building, it is a hardwired sensor that
grades velocity and direction of wind to enable
activation of solar shading system/s according
to reading.
Weather station
Fixed to top of building, it is a hardwired sensor that
detects temperature, grades velocity and direction of
wind and brightness level of the sun to activate solar
shading system/s according to reading.
MANUAL
Crank handles
Manual operation of shading products for
residential applications.
• Suitable for singular, smaller Rack Arm Systems.
• No electrical installation.
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NSW 2204 Australia
Phone +61 2 8594 0700
Email [email protected]
www.turnerbros.com.au