They can be installed on the side of your house in a few hours to provide a shade canopy for up to 10 feet.
Out to install retractable awning above eave.
1000xt models require only 7 feet.
And project out from the house up to 10 ft 2 in.
Secure mounting means the brackets must be installed into studs joists headers or other major structural members plywood sheeting is just not strong enough.
Retractable awnings on a patio or deck allow you to control the amount of shade or sun either manually or with the touch of a button.
The awning can be used on its own or with 2 strong reliable support arms sold separately that can be installed vertically on a deck or patio floor or angled against your house wall.
Buildings with eaves or soffits can use soffit mount brackets to hold the awning housing so long as the eaves are as deep as the awning housing.
They come in widths from 8 ft.
Soffit or eave above it.
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Step 1 measure the height of the wall where you want to install your awning.
All of our motorized awnings in the sunsetter series and platinum series are powered by a somfy electric motor that opens and closes at a touch of a remote control.
Sunsetter awnings require a minimum height of 7 feet 6 inches from your deck or patio floor to the bottom of any roof eave or overhang.
What is the difference between your awning models.
For a retractable awning it is best to retract the awning before wind speeds reach the point of causing the awning to sway side to side or up and down if you live in an area where winds come up often you can protect your awning without worrying by installing the optional somfy eolis 3d wind sensor which will automatically detect windy.
The motorized xl model comes in widths from 14 ft.
Keep in mind that a retractable awning weighs in the area of 7 to 10 pounds per foot so you will need to securely install the mounting brackets to support that weight.
The hood will keep the first 6 to 8 inches of fabric clean so when you roll out your awning the fabric looks clean and color consistent.
A hood is recommended if the awning is roof mounted on the roofing surface or mounted on a wall without protection i e.
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