Outdoor Living Guides & Tips

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...

Looking for the best awnings in Mobile, Alabama? 1800Awnings ships factory-direct retractable awnings, aluminum canopies, Bahama shutters, and pergolas from our Tampa factory to the Gulf Coast — with free shipping, a 2-3 week lead time, and quotes back in most cases within an hour.

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.

Looking for the best awnings in Greensboro, North Carolina? 1800Awnings ships factory-direct retractable awnings, aluminum canopies, Bahama shutters, and pergolas from our Tampa factory to the Gate City — with free shipping, a 2-3 week lead time, and quotes back in most cases within an hour. Here's why Greensboro homeowners and businesses buy direct from the source.

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.

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.