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Folding arm awnings

A folding arm awning extends fabric out from the building to shade an outdoor area, then retracts when not required. Consider where the sun reaches the space and the area you want shaded, rather than choosing by fabric colour alone.

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Choose your location and options in the shop. Final measurements and suitability are confirmed at the check measure.

Folding arm awnings — Klay product example — Product illustration. Colours and configurations may differ; confirm your selected finish.

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Choosing & fitting

Retractable shade for patios and courtyards

A folding arm awning extends above an outdoor space without front support posts, then retracts when shade is not needed. Width describes the run along the building; projection describes how far it extends. The area shaded changes with sun angle, orientation and the position of the awning.

The supplied Grace ZR brochure describes an open-roll or optional semi-cassette system. Klay’s current shop selection is motorised with acrylic fabric and colour choices. The brochure also describes a manual model, but that does not add a manual option to the current online offering.

Mounting, pitch and the Grace ZR model

Wall or wall-ceiling mounting requires suitable fixing surfaces and a site assessment. The optional drop-arm bracket can help with particular narrow courtyard layouts; the installer must confirm the actual geometry and loading.

An optional user pitch control changes the awning angle for different sun conditions. The Grace ZR brochure says this feature is incompatible with its semi-cassetted configuration. Discuss the model and mounting together rather than treating every listed feature as a compatible upgrade.

From the supplied technical sheet

Grace ZR awning specifications

These are the visible Grace ZR brochure specifications. The chosen model, mounting surface and compatible options must be confirmed for the site.

Maximum width: 6,000 mm
Maximum projection: 3,000 mm
Configuration: Open roll or optional semi-cassetted
Operation in brochure: Manual or motorised; Klay’s current shop selection is motorised
Mounting: Wall or wall-ceiling mounting, subject to site assessment
Optional drop-arm bracket: For particular narrow courtyard layouts; confirm suitability
Optional user pitch control: Not compatible with the semi-cassetted configuration
Brochure hardware palette: Textura® White · Surfmist · Dune · Silver · Jasper · Monument · Primrose · Paperbark · Woodland Grey · Ironstone · Deep Ocean · Black

The supplied model is not described as a full-cassette awning.
The brochure does not provide a verified wind rating, heavy-rain approval or guarantee for unattended use. Obtain the selected model’s operating instructions.
The brochure palette is a reference; confirm the hardware finish, acrylic fabric and approved options in the quote.

Source: Grace ZR Folding Arm Awning Brochure, pages 1–2 (supplied document).

Before you choose

The mounting surface, available fixing positions and projection need a site assessment.
Ask for the selected model’s wind and weather operating limits. An awning is not a permanent all-weather roof.

Plan your selection

Specifications & options

These are the options currently shown in our shop, grouped by configuration. Finishes, dimensions and compatibility depend on the selected model; confirm the final specification with Klay before ordering.

Available configuration

Cassette colour: White · Ivory · Charcoal · Black
Fabric colour: View the current colours and samples in the shop.

A room/location is required for every product in the shop and visualiser. Screen colours are a guide; ask about physical samples where colour matching matters.

Choose for your home

Choosing folding arm awnings for your space

An awning projects shade out over a space; a vertical outdoor screen shades the side of it. Start with the direction of the sun and the area you use, then choose the structure.

Best starting point for an open patio

Mark the dining or seating area and compare the shade at the times you use it. Discuss projection, pitch and suitable fixing positions.

The trade-off: The shaded area moves with the sun. Fabric dimensions do not mean the whole patio is shaded all day.

Best starting point for low afternoon sun

Compare a folding arm awning with a vertical screen on the exposed side of the space.

The trade-off: A projecting canopy may not stop low-angle sun. Do not select it as a permanent rain roof or assume it can stay extended in all weather.

Klay vs the alternatives

Compare suppliers for folding arm awnings

Written by Klay, not an independent reviewer. These are relevant alternatives, not a ranking or a claim that their products are identical to ours. Where another option may suit you better, we say so.

Reviewed 16 October 2026. Check current ranges, coverage and terms with each provider. Brand names identify the options being compared; no affiliation is implied.

Klay vs Kresta

Shows folding-arm awnings among its outdoor shading options.

When Kresta may suit you better: A buyer exploring Kresta’s folding-arm products and wanting to assess its offered model with a consultant.

Klay as an alternative: Klay’s Grace ZR information is model-specific. Compare width, projection, cassette coverage, mounting and weather operating limits on the actual proposed systems.

Read Kresta’s product information

Klay vs Luxaflex Evo

The Evo awning series includes several guide arrangements, including side-tension channels.

When Luxaflex Evo may suit you better: Someone whose main need is vertical or window-side shading rather than an overhead canopy.

Klay as an alternative: Evo models are alternative shading approaches, not the same product as Klay’s folding arm awning. Compare where the shade lands before comparing prices.

Read Luxaflex Evo’s product information

Compare the same specification

Your folding arm awnings buying checklist

Use these details when comparing suppliers. Confirm the full amount including GST, check measure and installation, and identify any work priced separately.

Width, projection, pitch and sun direction.
Mounting structure, access equipment and any required approvals.
Selected-model operating limits and control or sensor inclusions.
Complete supply-and-install scope, including any electrical work.

The shop shows current ordering availability. “Coming soon” products are not available to buy yet; “Price on measure” is an enquiry, not a confirmed selling price.

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Questions before you order

Frequently asked questions

What information helps when enquiring about an awning?

Send the location, approximate area to shade and a photo of the wall or roofline. Klay can then discuss the mounting and arrange the measurements needed for a suitable configuration.

What is the maximum size of the Grace ZR awning?

The visible supplied brochure specifies a maximum 6,000 mm width and 3,000 mm projection. These dimensions describe the Grace ZR model, subject to site suitability. They are not a limit for every awning in the market or confirmation of your mounting surface.

Is Grace ZR a full-cassette awning?

The supplied brochure describes open-roll and optional semi-cassetted configurations. It does not establish a full-cassette version. Confirm what protection and appearance the quoted model provides when retracted.

Can I choose both a semi-cassette and user pitch control?

The supplied Grace ZR sheet says the optional user pitch control is not compatible with the semi-cassetted configuration. Ask Klay to confirm the chosen combination before approving the order.

Can the awning stay extended in wind or heavy rain?

Use the operating limits and instructions for the actual model. A retractable fabric awning is not a permanent all-weather roof. The supplied Grace ZR brochure does not give a verified wind rating or an unattended-use guarantee.

Is a wind sensor included with a motorised awning?

Do not assume so. Confirm the motor, control system and any weather sensor in the quote. Automation does not remove the need to follow the awning’s operating instructions.

How do I choose the fabric and hardware colours?

Compare the current shop colours and physical samples against your exterior finishes. The brochure’s hardware palette is model-specific; the colours offered online and the final supplier selection must be confirmed together.

Care & support

Retract and operate the awning according to its model instructions. Remove loose debris gently and ask for the fabric cleaning guide before treating stains. Keep the folding arms clear and have unusual movement or mounting concerns checked.

Keep the order details and any supplied care or warranty documents. For a fault, contact Klay with the product, installation details and a description or photo.

Measuring & installation

Send photos, approximate dimensions and your installation postcode with an enquiry. The check measure confirms fit, configuration and installation requirements before the final specification is approved.

Professional check measure and installation Australia-wide. Send your postcode to confirm local appointment availability for your selected product.

How ordering and installation work

Ask for the complete product-specific warranty before purchase. Warranty promises are additional to your Australian Consumer Law rights.

Read the purchase terms

Sources & further reading

Reviewed 5 October 2026. Supplied specifications apply to the named models. Public references provide general guidance; they do not identify Klay’s supplier or extend another brand’s warranty.

Grace ZR Folding Arm Awning Brochure, pages 1–2 (supplied document)
YourHome: shading and orientation

Ask Klay for the selected product’s brochure, care sheet or complete warranty.