Straight drop awnings · Traditional awnings Verandah shade that drops straight down.
Straight drop awnings
Straight drop awnings roll straight down to shade verandahs, patios and pergolas, and tie off to hold-downs. Choose the traditional Straight Drop, operated by gearbox and crank, rope and pulley or spring, or the Alpha Straight Drop & Convertible on Alpha series componentry, up to 5 m wide. Need the edges guided? See Wire Guide and Side Retention.
Straight drop. Suited to verandahs, patios and pergolas. Fixed timber top rolling up from the bottom by rope and pulley, or a roller top with rope and spool, gearbox and crank, or spring roller.
Specification — Straight drop
Source: supplier documentation- Operation
- Gearbox (gear and crank); Convertible (rope and pulley); Automatic (spring or motor)
- Hoods
- Standard; System 2000; Alpha (open or closed); none
- Bottom rails
- Tube in pocket; 5-sided; Alpha (silver pearl)
- Hold-downs
- Dog clips; chain adapters & saddles; bungee loops & hooks; straps & breeching staples
- Fabrics
- Mesh; acrylic; canvas; PVC
- Component colours
- See KC Shade component colour chart. Powder coating on request.
Alpha Straight Drop & Convertible. Spring-operated: pulls down and ties off to hold-downs (straps and luggage D's, spring clips and saddles, or double-ended dog clips and saddles).
Specification — Alpha Straight Drop & Convertible
Source: supplier documentation- Bottom rail end caps
- Neat, clean finish for a premium look
- Hold-down straps
- Hold the awning at various points across the bottom rail
- Locking bolts
- Secure the ends of the bottom rail into a reveal or under a breeching staple
Alpha series hardware
- Operation
- Crank to motor; Light Lift; spring (Automatic Straight Drop)
- Hoods
- Alpha hood, open or closed
- Bottom rails
- Alpha (silver pearl)
- Hold-downs
- Dog clips; chain adapters & saddles; bungee loops & hooks; straps & breeching staples
- Fabrics
- Mesh; acrylic; canvas; PVC
- Component colours
- Silver pearl standard. See KC Shade component colour chart. Powder coating on request.
- Hardware & construction
- Alpha Straight Drop, Cable Guide, SRS and Pivot Arm; 2.5 mm 316 stainless cable
- Sizes
- Max width 5 m
Part of the Alpha series: Straight Drop, Cable Guide, Side Retention and Pivot Arm share one hardware system. About the Alpha series →
Frequently asked questions
Which awning suits a verandah or pergola?
A straight drop, operated by gearbox and crank, rope and pulley (Convertible), or spring or motor (Automatic).
What hold-downs are available?
Dog clips, chain adapters and saddles, bungee loops and hooks, or straps and breeching staples.
Can straight drop awnings take PVC?
Yes. Straight drops can be made in mesh, acrylic, canvas or PVC.
How wide can the Alpha Straight Drop be?
Up to 5 m wide.
How is the Alpha Straight Drop operated?
It is spring operated: it pulls down and ties off to hold-downs.
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