What is the difference between your awning models.
How heavy is a sunsetter awning.
Sunsetter s elegant woven acrylic fabric which is ultrasonically sealed is a highly durable yet lightweight fabric with a beautiful textured look and feel while their traditional laminated fabric is a heavy duty 100 waterproof 5 layer fabric that features 2 thick color pigmentation layers an inner scrim layer for strength and two layers of clear coating top.
The retractable outdoor awning has proved to be a great way to provide shelter usability and beauty for the outdoor patio or deck.
A basic 16 foot wide by 10 foot deep sunsetter awning costs about 1 330 with a hand crank or about 1 650 for a motorized version.
We recommend that the awning should be assembled in the general area that it will be used.
The sunsetter is a much lower cost product that targets users that plan on doing an installation on their own and are willing to trade a lower price for a shorter lifespan.
Wide and project.
It should have unobstructed overhead clearance to a height of approximately 9 feet.
Sunsetter uses nylon coated cables thought to be from china that are susceptible to rust and rain damage and low grade inferior springs also thought to be from china.
Operation of your awning.
They come in widths from 8 ft.
The decision to retract or extend an awning when it s raining is more a matter of responsible judgment and your discretion.
Retrofit motor kits are about 300.
Motorized lateral arm awning with top of the line somfy motor and a one touch remote control operation.
While sun and extreme temperatures often limit the use of such outdoor spaces a retractable awning provides the shade and temperature control necessary to add many comfortable and enjoyable hours in the outdoors.
In simple words even awnings made using marine grade fabrics wouldn t be able to withstand heavy rain conditions or light rain accompanied by gusty winds.
Extends out up to 10 ft.
Our retractable arms use heavy duty commercial grade non rusting german flexon brand stainless steel chains and italian heavy duty springs.
After a sunsetter awning is put in place you may need to adjust the height and the pitch from time to time depending on the sun s location to protect yourself and your family from the sun.
Can be installed under overhangs as low as 7 ft.
These products appeal to quite different buyers.
In this blog we will help prospective retractable awning owners by providing a comparison of the sunesta and sunsetter awning products.
Sunsetter 5 year limited warranty.
All of our motorized awnings in the sunsetter series and platinum series are powered by a somfy electric motor that opens and closes at a touch of a remote control.
The motorized xl model comes in widths from 14 ft.
A sunsetter awning can be installed by the authorized dealer or you install it yourself.