Pivot Arm Awnings NZ – Adjustable Outdoor Window Shades

Built for Wind. Made for Everyday Shade

Built for Wind, Windows, and Everyday Use

If your goal is to keep heat out of your home without closing off airflow, this is one of the most practical options.

Its drop arm (pivot arm) design creates a gap between the fabric and the wall, so you still get airflow and natural light while reducing heat and glare coming inside. Windows can stay open underneath, making it ideal for everyday use — especially in Auckland homes where ventilation matters.

Where it really stands out is in wind.

Unlike standard awnings, the Vertigo uses a 4-point fixing system, anchoring both the top and the arms. That gives it much better stability, particularly in exposed or windy Auckland locations.

It’s also flexible.

You can choose:

 mesh fabrics for light and visibility

 acrylic canvas for more privacy

And adjust the angle of the arms depending on how much shade or coverage you want.

Where It Works Best

The Vertigo is ideal for:

 windows that get strong sun exposure

 balconies or upper-level shading

 areas where wind is a factor

adding privacy without blocking light completely

When a Pivot Arm Awning Makes More Sense

This isn’t designed to cover a deck.

It’s designed to control heat, glare, and privacy on windows and vertical spaces.

If your goal is to:

reduce heat inside

block harsh sun

keep airflow through open windows

A pivot arm awning often works better than a folding arm system.

Why It Works Better in Wind

Unlike standard awnings, the Vertigo is fixed at four points — top and bottom.

That makes it one of the most stable awning types in windy conditions, especially compared to folding arm systems that rely on extension arms.

If you’re in an exposed or coastal area, this is where it really stands out.

Unlike folding arm awnings, these stay fixed at both the top and arms — which makes it one of the most stable options in windy areas.

Our most recent Vertigo Pivot Arm Awning projects:

Drop Arm Awning benefits

Drop arm awning is one of the most sturdy and wind resilient awnings on the market, all thanks to the sophisticated 4 points fixing system. The pivot arm awnings are both fixed at the top as any other conventional retractable awning, but they also have two more fixing points at the bottom where the drop arms are fixed to a vertical surface, such as a wall.

The pivot arm awnings can cover generous spaces – up to 5.85 m wide and 1.5 m in projection. The projection of a Vertigo drop arm awning is measured as the length of its arms – bear in mind that the drop arm awnings can either go down to 90 degrees or 160 degrees fall – providing excellent shade and stability you can’t achieve with a standard awning.

If you are looking for an awning for a high wind location – look no further – Vertigo awnings are simply designed to thrive in such locations.

Drop arm awnings are also quite affordable – they are cheaper than any regular folding arm awning. Our Vertigo drop arm awnings can be supplied in both manual and automated options. The hardware is available in warm white and silver pearl colours. Custom powder coating is also available at an extra cost.

We use high quality Docril (Spain) acrylic fabrics, treated to withstand harsh UV and protected with a 10 year warranty.

You can also choose see-through fabric such as Serge Ferrari range to gain more visibility in cases where privacy is not required.

Vertigo pivot arm awnings are a step next in the awnings industry – sturdy, resilient, reliable, affordable. Get in touch today to get a free quote!

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