Outdoor Living Guides & Tips

A factory-direct playbook for general contractors: how to spec, price, and schedule aluminum canopies, retractable awnings, Bahama shutters, and pergolas on commercial and new residential projects — with 2-3 week lead times and quotes back in about an hour.

The Apollo Night Series™ Arm LED Lighting kit builds warm, dimmable LED strips directly into the folding arms of the Apollo Shademaker retractable awning — with fully concealed wiring and remote control. Available as a 2 Arm Kit ($789) or 3 Arm Kit ($1,091) from 1800Awnings.com in Tampa, FL.

A complete guide to the Somfy RTS motor accessories at 1800Awnings.com — handheld remotes, smartphone-enabled control, and automatic motion sensors for motorized retractable awnings. Exact 2026 pricing ($109.93–$887.83), which bundle fits your setup, and how each option protects your awning in Florida weather.

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...

The Sunscape® Protective Hood & End Covers shield your retractable awning's rolled fabric and roller mechanism from sun, rain, and debris whenever it's stowed. Available in 17 widths from 8' ($356) to 24' ($895), factory-direct from 1800Awnings, the national master dealer for Eastern Awning Systems.

The Sunflexx® Protective Hood & End Covers shield your retractable awning's rolled fabric and mechanism from sun, rain, and debris when it's stowed. Available in 17 widths from 8' to 24' ($433–$1,126), factory-direct from 1800Awnings.com, the national master dealer for Eastern Awning Systems.