WEATHER
Will your awnings give full weather protection?
No. The only way to get full weather protection is to glass in the whole area. Our systems are strong enough and resistant enough to withstand most Australian conditions, but will not protect against infrequent storms or hurricane force winds.

Australia predominantly experiences temperate weather - Sydney only has 23 days a year when the sun doesn’t shine; Queensland experiences over 300 days of sunshine; Adelaide experiences up to 10 hours of sunshine a day. The average number of annual wet days experienced in capital cities is 125 days.

Consider these facts when choosing an awning. Buy a shade for the majority of weather conditions not the less frequent scenario of stormy weather. Plus, you would only be using the awning when you are comfortable to sit outside. If it is uncomfortable for you – too windy or rainy it is uncomfortable for the awning.

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Will the Issey awnings protect from rain?
The systems have been primarily designed as sun shades, but the standard acrylic fabrics fitted in this type of awning will allow rain runoff as long as they are installed at an angle. If you require a higher level of waterproofing, you can use Marine grade waterproof fabrics. In heavy or driving rains, the awning must be retracted to keep the water from pooling on the fabric and causing damage or irreversible stretching.

Will your awnings last in Coastal Locations with the strong winds and salt?
All Issey awnings are made from high quality powdercoated aluminium and marine grade stainless steel fittings that will minimise corrosion in salty conditions. We have several products specifically designed for stronger winds.

How wind resistant are your awnings and blinds?
Some of our products have greater wind resistance than others. We do recommend retracting the systems when strong winds threaten or are expected. You also add a wind sensor as a safety function, so that the system retracts when winds are too strong.

In real life applications, the general rule of thumb is that if you are comfortable sitting outdoors dining or reading the paper, then it is probably safe to operate your sunshade. The concern with the wind is the up-lifting effect on the awning, rather than the downward force. Therefore, the greater the pitch or the shorter the arm, the more wind resistant the unit is.