Answer: The SunSetter motorized Awning needs a floor-to-eave clearance of 7 ft. 6 inches. You can install any model up to 10 ft. off the deck floor.

Answer: Yes. Many people have installed SunSetter Awnings on their garages, mobile homes, poolside fences, and other stationary walls.

Answer: SunSetters are such good values because as the largest American manufacturer of home Awnings, we buy raw materials at the best prices possible, and pass the savings along to you. Yet when it comes to quality you’ll find you’re not giving up anything. Your SunSetter Awning is assembled with care in America in our 64,000 sq. ft. factory using only the finest quality materials. Our struts and supports are made from aircraft-quality aluminum for superior strength without excess weight. Our rolling mechanisms have been tested for over 20,000 cycles without failure — the equivalent of over 20 year's use.

The Somfy® Motor we use for our motorized model is the absolute best in the industry. The SunSetter Motorized Awning also uses a sophisticated “dual cable” mechanism found only in the best “lateral arm” awnings.

Our 14-oz. fabric is 5 layers. It’s coated on both sides and has no seams or stitches to wear or leak over time. It’s guaranteed not to fade, crack or mildew for 5 years and gives you 99% protection against harmful UV rays. Your SunSetter comes with a 5-Year Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. These quality awnings are made for years and years of hassle-free operation.

Answer: We experimented with various color combinations to find the best choices that would both let in sufficient light and keep temperatures down under the awning canopy. Our solid cream or five accent stripe patterns go well with all types of house colors and siding styles, and also let in wonderful, soft filtered light — so the living area under the awning is bright and cheery. The cream color in each striped style helps reflect sunlight, thus keeping temperatures down in the comfort zone.

Of course, for those who prefer solid colors, we also offer awnings in solid green or cream. We’ve chosen the most popular colors and produce them in efficient quantities to keep costs down.

Answer: The SunSetter fabric is a strong, commercial grade, 100% waterproof re-enforced vinyl. The fabric is 5 layers, stain-resistant with a coating of acrylic on each side, fade-resistant  pigment and 1000 denier scrim. Easy to clean so your awning fabric will look beautiful for years to come.

Answer: Our awnings are sturdy and do very well in the wind. However, we do recommend that you retract them during strong, gusty winds. (The Motorized Awning is intended to be retracted when not in use anyway.) In fact, that’s an advantage of SunSetters. Because they retract, they’re great for breezy locales where a permanent awning would be somewhat impractical and prone to damage.

Answer: Yes. You can roll the awning out completely past your deck edge or railing, or you can adjust the pre-factory settings so that your awning only opens to the desired extension. You can also stop the awning anywhere during the opening or closing process simply by putting the switch in the neutral position.

Answer: No. Unlike awnings made with woven materials, our awning fabric is 100% waterproof. You won’t get a “fine mist” coming through the fabric.  (If a really heavy storm is expected, we suggest you retract your awning fully.) While our Motorized Awning will protect you from light rain and drizzle, you must retract it when the water starts to pool.

Answer: Yes. It’s easy.  Our Motorized model can be installed directly onto any siding without a board.

Answer: Yes. We have special brackets for mounting the motorized awning to a soffit or overhang.  When ordering be sure to tell us you need the soffit mount brackets instead of the standard wall mount brackets.

Answer: No. Just close any Model awning and leave it on your house all year long. Our fabric has been designed to withstand the elements year round. But if you want extra protection, our optional matching awning cover is perfect!

Answer: Yes. This is a major advantage of our fabric over those of other awnings. With its coating of acrylic on each side, fade-resistant pigment, and 1000 denier scrim, our awning fabric is stronger and easier to keep clean than virtually any other awning fabric. Dirt and stains that would “set” in other woven fabrics will just wash off ours. So your awning will look beautiful for years to come.

Answer: Yes. In addition to keeping your deck or patio up to 20 degrees cooler, by blocking the sun from shining in a patio door or window, you can keep the inside of your house cooler, save on air conditioning bills and prevent your carpets from fading!

Answer: No. Just plug your awning in and it’s ready to go! (As with all outdoor appliances, a ground fault interrupter outlet is highly recommended.) The only reason you might want an electrician is to install an outlet if you don’t already have one within reach of the awning cord. (Of course, you can use a heavy duty grounded extension cord with your awning, too.)

Answer: No problem. All our SOMFY™ motors come with a manual override. Just turn the manual gear using the wand that comes with your awning.

Answer: Absolutely. It doesn’t take any special background or skills to install our awnings properly. All you have to do is follow the easy steps in the handy Installation booklet we’ll send you. We’ll show you everything you need to know. You can have your SunSetter up and functioning in a short morning’s work, using a few simple tools. The SunSetter Motorized Awning is even designed as a “Plug-in” unit: Just secure the support brackets to the studs, then “plug” our factory-pre-assembled awning into the brackets and “plug” the power cord into your outdoor outlet, and you are ready to enjoy your awning! If you don’t have the time or desire to install it yourself, you can arrange for one of our trained technicians to install it for you.