Quick answer: Eastern Awning Systems builds the Sunflexx ($3,473–$10,019, 15-year frame warranty, wind-flexing shoulder joint) and SunScape ($3,064–$7,629, widths to 80 ft) in Watertown, Connecticut, and sells only through dealers. 1800Awnings in Tampa is Eastern's national master dealer and ships both free throughout Florida. Choose Sunflexx for exposed coastal patios and SunScape for sheltered ones.
Eastern Awning Systems has built American-made lateral-arm retractable awnings in Watertown, Connecticut since 1961, and sells only through dealers. 1800Awnings — headquartered in Tampa — is Eastern's national master dealer, which makes us the most direct way for a Florida homeowner or business to buy a Sunflexx® or SunScape®. For the full brand background, see our Eastern Awning Systems page.
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Sunflexx or SunScape for a Florida home?
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Sunflexx® |
SunScape® |
| Best Florida fit |
Exposed coastal, lakefront and upper-deck patios |
Sheltered patios, courtyards and very wide runs |
| Arms |
Patented urethane compression shoulder joint flexes under wind load |
Conventional lateral arm, stainless arm cable |
| Projection |
6'–14' plus custom |
Up to 11'6" |
| Width |
Built to your exact width |
Up to 80 ft |
| Frame warranty |
15 years |
10 years limited |
| Starts at |
$3,473 |
$3,064 |
Florida rule of thumb: if the patio faces open water, open sky or a prevailing breeze, go Sunflexx. If a wall, the house or landscaping blocks the wind, the SunScape delivers the same American-made build at a lower price.
Setting up an Eastern awning for Florida weather
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Motorize it. Somfy motorization (see Sunflexx motor options and SunScape motor options) means the awning actually gets used — and retracted — as the weather changes.
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Add the Wind & Rain Package on a Sunflexx so sensors retract it automatically when an afternoon storm rolls in while you are away.
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Add a hood. Sunflexx and SunScape hood and end covers protect the rolled fabric from UV and salt spray when retracted.
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Block low sun. A Sunflexx drop valance drops a shade screen from the front bar for west-facing patios.
All Eastern frames use stainless steel fasteners and arm cables and powder-coated aluminum — the parts that corrode first on imported awnings near the coast.
How Florida orders work
Configure online or send us your measurements (how to measure). Your awning is built to your width in Watertown, CT, typically in 2–3 weeks, and ships free. Install it yourself, use your own contractor, or let us connect you with an authorized dealer in your area.
Shademaker or Eastern?
We also carry Shademaker. Choose Shademaker for a cassette housing, integrated LED lighting or a 40-ft commercial span; choose Eastern for American-made frames, the Sunflexx 15-year frame warranty and wind-flexing arms, or the lowest starting price.
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Frequently asked questions — Eastern Awning Systems in Florida
Where can I buy Eastern Awning Systems awnings in Florida?
Eastern sells only through dealers. 1800Awnings, headquartered in Tampa, is Eastern's national master dealer and sells the Sunflexx and SunScape online and by quote throughout Florida, with free shipping.
Is the Sunflexx a good awning for coastal Florida?
It is Eastern's choice for exposed locations: its patented urethane compression shoulder joint lets the arms flex under wind load, it carries certified engineered wind load ratings, and it has a 15-year frame warranty. Like any retractable awning, it should still be retracted in high wind and before any named storm.
How much does an Eastern retractable awning cost in Florida?
The SunScape starts at $3,064 and the Sunflexx at $3,473, before options such as motorization, hoods and sensors. Shipping to Florida is free.
Request an Eastern awning quote or call 1-800-296-4647.
