A retractable awning can add extra
cool outdoor living space and enhance
the beauty of your home. It
can also add value to your home
if it is a true retractable awning
that is made well and installed
the right way. And when you
look for value it is important
to look beyond price and to measure
an awning's reliability, ease of
operation, durability, and design.
To see how Sunesta's value compares
to so-called "do it yourself"
awnings.
| Installation
and Service Support |
Factory - trained local
professionals with outstanding
customer service reputations. |
Shared national 800 telephone
number. |
| Factory completion |
3 - 5 workdays |
2 weeks at best |
| Production process |
Each individually made to
order. |
Pre-fabricated to only a
few sizes. |
| Standard Warranty |
Patio awning frame, fabric
and motor guaranteed against
defects for 5 years after installation. |
The fabric is usually not
covered. The frame and parts
are "pro-rated", meaning
that the customer must pay a
portion of the cost of replacement. |
| Additional Warranty
Required |
No additional warranty required |
Additional warranty to cover
the fabric costs between $119
and $159. |
| Mounting fixtures |
All types: wall, ceiling,
easement, roof |
2 types at most: wall and
/ or easement |
| Mounting Bar |
Aluminum and galvanized steel
with MemoryAlloyTM for extra
strength and flexibility. |
Standard 40mm stainless steel. |
| Arms |
Electrostatic ArmorcoatTM |
Aluminum with baked enamel. |
| Cables |
Galvanized, permanently lubricated,
sealed in PVC. |
Exposed to the elements. |
| Projections |
7 ranges up to 13 feet |
2 ranges: 9 feet and 10 feet
2 inches |
| Widths |
Any width up to 26 feet,
and awnings can be easily "coupled"
up to 63 foot widths. |
Pre-cut for a few sizes between
10 feet and 18 feet |
| Fabric Cover |
Solution-dyed woven acrylic
with color locked throughout
each fiber during the weaving
process. |
14 oz. urethane-coated vinyl
over scrim filler. Color applied
only to top and bottom layers. |
| Fabric Cover
Color Choices |
Exclusive Sunesta Designer
Fabric Collection with more
than 160 choices. |
No more than 7 standard colors.
No choice of pattern. |
| Stitching |
All hems and edges ultrasonically
sealed and lock-stitched |
Single stitch on hems and
braid. |
| Hood |
Sturdy seamless extruded
aluminum year round cover that
protects the entire awning whenever
it's retracted. Water and dirt-proof
flexible seal included with
the hood. |
12' vinyl cloth winter cover
that must be manually attached
to the awning with grommets
and cords |
