Outdoor Living Guides & Tips

The Helios™ Adjustable Front Bar System is a premium motorized retractable awning with post-extension pitch control, widths up to 29 feet, projections to 12 feet, and 150+ Sunbrella® fabrics. Here's a full 2026 breakdown of specs, pricing from $4,655, smart Somfy® automation, and who it's best for.

The O-Series Standing Seam Awning with Open Ends from 1800Awnings pairs Galvalume interlocking panels with a fully welded aluminum frame, powder coated on the top and underside. Built in Tampa, it comes in standard widths from 44" to 104" starting at $1,375, with custom sizes built to order. This guide covers specs, pricing, and the difference between the open-end O-Series and closed-end...

The Hercules Shademaker Retractable Awning is the industry's premier heavy-duty, large-span retractable awning system — covering widths from 17 to 40 feet with projections up to 16'6". Featuring Sunbrella® fabrics, Somfy® motorization, and reinforced structural engineering, it's built for large residential patios, restaurants, and commercial environments where standard awnings simply fall short.

The S-Series Standing Seam Awning with Closed Ends from 1800Awnings pairs Galvalume interlocking panels with a fully welded aluminum frame, powder coated on the top and underside. Built in Tampa, it comes in standard widths from 44" to 104" starting at $1,558, with custom sizes built to order. This guide covers specs, pricing, and the difference between the closed-end S-Series and open-end...