Outdoor Living Guides & Tips

How Much Does an Eastern Awning Systems Retractable Awning Cost? (2026 Price Guide)

Eastern Awning Systems doesn't publish a price list, and most local dealers only quote after a home visit. As Eastern's National Master Dealer, 1800Awnings.com lists prices online. Here's what a Sunflexx® or SunScape® costs in 2026 and what moves the number. Starting prices SunScape®: from $3,064 (8' wide × 6' projection) Sunflexx®: from $3,473 (8' wide × 6' projection) Both include free...

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Sunscape® Motor Options Explained: Which Somfy RTS Motor Is Right for Your Retractable Awning? (2026 Guide)

The Sunscape® retractable awning can be upgraded from manual crank to one-touch motorized operation with three factory Somfy RTS CMO motor options — 35 Nm, 50 Nm, and 60 Nm — priced from $665.24 to $806.35. This guide explains what each motor does, how to choose the right torque for your awning size, and why every option keeps a manual override for...

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Sunflexx® Drop Valance: The Front-Bar Shade Screen That Blocks Low-Angle Sun (2026 Guide)

The Sunflexx® Drop Valance is a front-bar shade screen that blocks the low-angle morning and evening sun a retractable awning canopy can't reach. Available in 17 widths from 8' to 24' ($853–$1,873) factory-direct from 1800Awnings.com, the national master dealer for Eastern Awning Systems. Here's how it works, what it costs, and who it's best for.

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