Retractable Awnings in Fort Lauderdale, FL

With hundreds of miles of navigable waterways, Fort Lauderdale is a city of backyard docks, pool decks and waterfront dining, and that means sun and salt nearly every day of the year. A retractable awning shades the dock-side patio when you want it and tucks away when the Atlantic weather turns.

Shademaker Apollo semi-cassette and full cassette retractable awnings side by side
Shademaker Apollo™ semi-cassette and full-cassette retractable awnings (product photo)

Best retractable awnings for Fort Lauderdale

Your property Recommended model
Canal and Intracoastal homes (Las Olas Isles, Harbor Beach, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge) Apollo™ Full Cassette
Oceanfront and wind-exposed decks Sunflexx® with wind sensor and hood
Wide pool decks (Plantation, Weston, Parkland) Zeus™
Las Olas, Wilton Manors and beachfront restaurants Hercules™
Sheltered inland patios (Coral Springs, Davie, Pembroke Pines) SunScape®

Broward wind and permitting

Broward County is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, with a design wind speed of about 170 mph. Expect a permit for a new awning and plan to retract before every storm. We recommend motorized operation with a Somfy® wind sensor on every Broward install, and a cassette or hood near salt water. Fort Lauderdale and each Broward municipality handle permits separately; check with your building department.

Areas we serve

Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas, Harbor Beach, Rio Vista, Victoria Park, Coral Ridge, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, Plantation, Davie, Weston, Coral Springs, Parkland and Pembroke Pines.

Fort Lauderdale FAQ

Will salt air ruin my awning? Not if it's built for it. Choose stainless hardware, powder-coated aluminum, Sunbrella® fabric and a cassette or hood, and rinse the frame with fresh water a few times a year.

Can an awning shade my dock? A wall-mounted awning shades the patio next to the house. For freestanding dock shade, ask about our aluminum pergolas.

How long does delivery take? Built to order in Tampa, typically 2–3 weeks, with free shipping.

Get a quote

Call 1-800-AWNINGS (296-4647) or request a free quote. Read the Florida retractable awnings guide or see Miami, Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beach awnings.

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