Fetuna Cassette Awning NZ – Fully Enclosed Retractable Shade
Fetuna Cassette Retractable Awning
Enjoy year-round outdoor comfort with a fully enclosed cassette system that protects your awning — and your investment.
✔ Fully enclosed cassette = longer lifespan
✔ Designed in France and manufactured in New Zealand for local conditions
✔ Extends up to 7m wide and 4m projection for large outdoor coverage
✔ Motorised options with smart weather sensors
✔ 75+ fabric colours to match your home
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Why choose Sunguard?
✔ Reliable components – we use high quality hardware that will last 10+ years.
✔ Professional installation – SiteWise-certified, with careful, tidy workmanship.
✔ Peace of mind – every job backed by SunGuard warranties.
✔ Transparent pricing – clear quotes upfront with no surprises.
✔ For homes and businesses – we install Fetuna Cassette awnings in homes, offices, schools, and commercial spaces across New Zealand.
✔ Trusted specialists – rated 4.9 stars from 730+ Google reviews.
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Come and see our products in person and chat with our team about the best solution for your space.
Unit G, 11 Piermark Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
✔ Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday: By appointment
Why Choose Fetuna Cassette Awning Over an Open Awning?
An open awning leaves everything exposed — the fabric, the arms, the moving parts. It might look fine at first, but over time it takes a hit from sun, rain, and wind.
The Fetuna is different. When it closes, the whole system tucks away into a sealed cassette. That means:
The fabric stays cleaner and holds its colour longer
The mechanism isn’t constantly exposed to the weather
Less wear and tear over time
In Auckland’s coastal conditions and strong UV, that difference becomes even more noticeable. An open awning might do the job short-term — but it usually won’t age as well.
Why Not Just Buy a Cheap Off-the-Shelf Awning?
You’ll find cheaper awnings out there — usually imported, fixed sizes, and built to hit a price point.
They can work, but there are trade-offs:
Limited sizing that doesn’t quite fit your space
Lighter materials that don’t handle wind as well
Shorter lifespan, especially in sun and coastal areas
Basic operation, often manual only
The Fetuna is made to order, using higher-grade materials, and designed for long-term use. It’s smoother to operate, more stable when extended, and built to last — not just get through a couple of summers.
What You’re Really Paying For
It’s not just the awning itself.
It’s:
Less maintenance
Better appearance over time
Fewer issues in wind and weather
Not having to replace it in a few years
Fetuna Cassette awnings can be fitted in 3 major ways – wall face fix, soffit undermount or custom made soffit brackets to bring the awning above the gutter.
Fetuna Cassette or our other awning models
Horizon vs Fetuna vs Ellipse vs Integral — What’s the Trade-Off?
If you’re deciding between our retractable awnings models, it comes down to protection vs flexibility.
Fetuna awning is a heavy-duty cassette retractable awning — everything is sealed away when retracted.
Integral awning is a smaller cassette awning — fits smaller spaces and works great when heavy-duty cassette is not required.
Horizon is a heavy-duty open type awning — with optional hood protection, but not fully sealed.
Ellipse is an entry-level folding arm awning – most budget-friendly and has the optional adjustable pitch.
What you get with the Fetuna awning:
Larger possible spans – up to 7 x 3.5 or 6 x 4 m
Premium looks and finish
High-end French design and components
3 hardware colours to choose from
The Simple Way to Choose
Go with Fetuna if:
→ you want maximum protection and a cleaner, premium finish
Go with Horizon if:
→ you don’t need full enclosure of the cassette, or want a solid, reliable awning with European design
Go with Ellipse if:
→ you need a cost-effective retractable awning that can cover a big deck, or want the adjustable pitch feature
Go with Integral if:
→ you want a fully enclosed cassette awning, but don’t want to spend as much as the Fetuna
Which retractable awning is right for me?
Up to 7m wide and 4m projection
Enclosed in a cassette for a sleek look and added protection
Enhanced wind resistance
European design and components
Manufactured in New Zealand
Up to 5m wide and 3 m projection
Sleek and elegant 180 mm cassette
Fully enclosed cassette
European design and components
Manufactured in New Zealand
Up to 6m wide and 4m projection
Cost effective open type awning
Adjustable pitch and hood options
Locally sourced components
Manufactured in New Zealand
Up to 6m wide and 4m projection – bigger widths available
Aluminium hood/half pelmet available
Heavy-duty aluminium components
European design and components
Manufactured in New Zealand
Fetuna Cassette Retractable Awning specs
Designed in France and manufactured in New Zealand to withstand our harsh weather. Both the fabric and mechanism are completely protected when retracted, ensuring a longer product life and greater functionality. Made with quality aluminum and stainless steel components, the Fetuna Cassette is made to last and comes with a five-year warranty.
This is a great example of what a high quality retractable patio cover is. Just look at these specs: up to 7 m wide and up to 4 m in projection – that’s a massive patio cover that will provide shade and become an exquisite outdoor cover for your house. It can be even fitted with 3 or 4 arms to provide greatest dimensional stability.
The main advantage of a fully enclosed retractable patio shade is that it is fully protected from all the elements when not in use – the fabric is covered inside the pelmet and hidden from the harful UV, discoloration, fading etc. It is also protected from the rain and dust and bird droppings. That all ensures that your extendable awning will serve you long, long years.
Fetuna Cassette awnings can be both manual and electric. Manual are crank handle operated and are easily wound out and in. Electric folding arm awnings are even easier to use – choose from a range of controls – wireless remotes, wall switches, hard-wired wall units – everything that you can only think of. All of our folding arm awnings can be fitted with additional sensors, such as wind/rain/sun. We procure our automation components from the world famous industry leaders such as Somfy (France) and Alpha (China).
The fabrics range we have on offer is quite wide – more than 100 colours of high quality Docril solution-dyed acrylic fabrics with 10 years warranty. Choose from the plains and stripes, textured and not – you will definitely be able to find the colour you like.
Fetuna Cassette awnings can be fitted in 3 major ways – wall face fix, soffit undermount or custom made soffit brackets to bring the awning above the gutter.
Fetuna Cassette Awning – frequently asked questions
What is a cassette awning?
A cassette awning fully encloses the fabric and mechanism when retracted, protecting it from sun, rain, and dirt. This helps extend the lifespan and maintain performance over time.
What makes the Fetuna Cassette different?
It offers complete protection, a sleek architectural finish, and premium materials—making it one of the most durable and low-maintenance retractable awnings available.
How big can the Fetuna awning be?
It can span up to 7 metres wide and 4 metres projection, making it ideal for large patios and outdoor living areas.
Is it manual or motorised?
Both options are available. You can choose a manual crank system or upgrade to motorised operation with remote control and optional smart sensors.
Can it handle NZ weather conditions?
Yes—it’s designed in France and manufactured in New Zealand using aluminium and stainless steel components to withstand harsh sun, wind, and coastal environments.
Does it provide rain protection?
Yes. The awning can provide shelter from light to moderate rain when extended, and the cassette protects the fabric when retracted.
What fabrics and colours are available?
There is a wide range of premium fabrics available, including acrylic canvas and mesh options, with over 75 colour choices to suit your space.
What are the installation options?
The Fetuna can be installed on walls, soffits, or custom brackets, allowing flexibility depending on your home or structure.
How long does it last?
With high-quality materials and full cassette protection, it’s built for long-term performance and comes with a 5-year warranty.
Is it better than a monobloc awning?
Yes—if you want maximum protection and longevity. Monobloc awnings are more affordable, but cassette awnings protect the fabric and mechanism, reducing wear and maintenance.
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