Outdoor Living Guides & Tips

The Sunflexx® Retractable Awning by Eastern Awning Systems is a 100% American-made lateral-arm patio awning with a hidden front rail, patented wind-flex shoulder joint, and 15-year frame warranty. This 2026 guide covers specs, pricing from $3,473, manual vs. motorized options, and who it's best for in Tampa and Florida.

The Zeus Shademaker Retractable Awning is Shademaker's flagship residential awning system — offering widths up to approximately 30 feet, up to 13 feet of projection, Sunbrella® fabrics with a 10-year warranty, and Somfy® motorization with a 5-year warranty. Available exclusively at 1800Awnings.com starting at $4,322, the Zeus is engineered for homeowners who demand refined design and precision performance in a premium retractable...

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 Apollo Shademaker Retractable Awning is a premium semi-cassette and full-cassette motorized awning engineered for Florida's sun, heat, and coastal conditions. Starting at $5,639, it features Sunbrella® fabrics, Somfy® motorization, and widths up to 23 feet. Learn which cassette configuration is right for your patio.

The Sunscape® is a 100% American-made retractable patio awning from 1800Awnings in Tampa, FL. With widths from 8 to 24 feet, stainless steel hardware, a 10-year frame warranty, and hundreds of solution-dyed acrylic fabric options, it delivers reliable shade and UV protection for Florida decks and patios. Starting from $3,064 with free shipping.