How to Install a Retractable Awning - Fix it Up
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Thousands of homeowners would like to shade their patio from the sun. But wouldn’t it be nice if they didn’t have to block their view ? With a retractable awning, they don’t have too. Retractable awnings give you sun when you want it and shade when you need it, providing all of the homeowners needs.
The awning we installed was made by Sunesta. The awning is fabric and it’s made of acrylic fiber. The color of the awning is dyed into the fabric and spun into the yarn. The yarn is then woven into fabric. Because of this process, the fabric has a five year guarantee. The company takes these extra steps to prevent fading because fading is the number one concern of homeowners.
Bad weather can also wreak havoc on awnings. That’s why they are retractable, so the homeowner can roll the awning up when the weather gets bad. By the way, there’s a variety of ways for a homeowner to retract the awning. They can choose a manual handle, a motorized switch or a remote control. If the power ever goes out, it also comes with a manual handle so the homeowner never has to worry about not being able to retract the awning. The electric switch is usually attached to the wall outside. It’s not hardwired, but you can call an electrician to hard wire it for you if you desire.
Homeowners can also buy wind sensors that automatically close the motorized awnings if the wind gets too high.
Installers usually hang awnings right on the wall of the house. But they can also be attached to the roof or the soffit, or overhang of the house. Installers say it’s best to attach the awning to the soffit so it can be protected from the elements when it’s rolled up.
The awning weighs 160 pounds so it takes four aluminum brackets to hold it in place. The brackets are always attached to the studs to give the awning extra support. The good thing about the retractable awning is there aren’t any posts to install. The awning has arms that are attached to it and those arms provide all of the extra support for the awning when it’s fully extended.
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Same question "We never got to see it fully extended so we could see how much it bows down toward the ground.
The synchronized drilling at 2:52 was a nice touch! 😄
@adensylas3943
2 жыл бұрын
i realize Im kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online ?
My awning is remote with a high wind detecter. Sometimes a gust of wind makes the awning invert and can also be noisy (rattly). I was thinking if it had several slits top to bottom, the wind could escape easily and stop the rattle noise and the inverting... is this a done thing ?
We never got to see it fully extended so we could see how much it bows down toward the ground.
@Telthecelt
3 жыл бұрын
True. I'm just in the process of putting one together (sadly it arrived as a DIY kit!) but it has some bolts that can be adjusted to alter the angle of drop. It shouldn't be too horizontal in case it puddles rain. An angle of at least 10 degrees down is recommended. Next fine day I will be up ladders with two relatives to drill big holes, fit the support brackets and fasten on the awning to them. It is a daunting prospect! But I am going to KZread it all so others can benefit from my (not too many I hope) mistakes!
I have same 16x12 sized. What's on the video?
This feels like it's from the 90s.
Where can I buy the wall switch, Receiver, and remote you used in this installation
Do you know the model number of the awning you guys installed????
I have an Aristocrat awning. 2 guys installed new arms yesterday. Now the full cassette won't open to receive the arms. Does anybody know how to fix this?
So this awning is hanging off bolts in the wood beams? I would think this would loosen up just there from the bolt lol
The plugin outlet is hilarious.
What brand is recommended for soffit installation.
How much money would we be saving installing ourselves?
How do you stop the awning from running our too far?
@Telthecelt
3 жыл бұрын
I'm just about to fit one (see my comment above). It seems like the extending arms will only let it go so far. I guess the motor detects the end point somehow and cuts out. Or else it is on a timer.
@neilkaufman1809
2 жыл бұрын
torque detection on the motor stops it.
I am considering a retractable awning but I think that i would have to have it professionally installed.
@simplereef4854
Жыл бұрын
You don't need a professional to install it. I just did it over the weekend by myself. It was very easy to install.
What type of screws did they use in soffit to attach brackets??
@mabanaheights
3 ай бұрын
I wondered that same thing. It's always the things you want to see that they don't show. It's like they were hiding the screws
@garylewis327
2 күн бұрын
Lag screws. That's the only possibility when you're screwing into wood (studs) and have no access to the top of the screw for a nut.
$2200 to install 4 brackets?
@obedescobar2302
Жыл бұрын
no, but to install a remote controlled awning lmao like ??
@HarrisaSports
Жыл бұрын
Think the cost of the awning is included in that 2200 that's why he's said "with labor" not 2200 for labor alone. So cost of the awning plus install was 2200
Can this Retractable Awning support hurricane?
@e.rivera4251
3 жыл бұрын
..no...There is not an awning that withstand a hurricane, fabric, aluminum or wood. The advantage of this one is that it can be storage in case of a major storm.
@welovemarbles7191
3 жыл бұрын
If ylthe roof of your house can't support hurricane why would an awning?
@greenearthblueskies8556
3 жыл бұрын
@@welovemarbles7191 😂😂😂
@davepecoraro4767
2 жыл бұрын
I doubt any awning would withstand a hurricane..
@spikeprotein9503
2 жыл бұрын
An awning made of Kryptonite can withstand a tornado
Hi how can I contact you pls help me I bought this didn’t work
for 2200, does the purchaser get a complimentary reach around? 😁
@timm5310
9 ай бұрын
13 foot hand crank new 220 $
I have $350 Dollars invested includes instalation 10x 20 purchased on kijiji want ads
India price
cant believe they wasted all this video and didng show the awning fully extended lol😅😅😅
Over 2k for that? 😂 Was that fully extended? Didn't look like it and makes me wonder why not shown. Hard pass.
Why didnt you extend it all the way? Shady
@normajeanvas9532
3 жыл бұрын
It bows down about 20d. I don’t know if any retractable awnings that extend straight out horizontally.
@welovemarbles7191
3 жыл бұрын
@@normajeanvas9532 yeah well that's not what I asked so thanks anyway
@greenearthblueskies8556
3 жыл бұрын
😂
@welovemarbles7191
3 жыл бұрын
@Second Lite well idont mean to extend it out straight. I just mean all the way. Was that as far as it goes in the video? Cause if it is than I'm not interested. I surely don't expect it to extend out straight
Installation was 2200 dollars???? Wtf
@RD-nc8xt
4 жыл бұрын
What a rip $2200 off...$1500 labor??
@mrmrjims3865
4 жыл бұрын
Cost to buy now is 150$ and installation $1500, total cost $1650
@Telthecelt
3 жыл бұрын
@@mrmrjims3865 Only 150$ for that length of an electric awning? A real bargain. I just bought one online for £120 and it's manual and only 3m long, 2.5m extension. The installation cost is a killer even if it is two tradesmen for a hour or two. I could get four double glazed windows installed for that, units and labour.
@christinemc11
3 жыл бұрын
Yes and he said two hours only
Completely suck in the wind. Any gust of wind it's blown away. Total junk. I would do a pergola with a poly roof.
More like a retractable YAWNING 😴 #iamfunny
The arms are horrible, they bend on the joint and make the awning useless. The fabric will go to the middle and cause your awning retractor "bar" to bend.
Poor video coverage
Do not buy this!! The arm cables rip in half with the slightest wind. Taking one off a house right now
@jeremiah1797
5 ай бұрын
that's what i was worry about, i have strong winds and that will break easy
What that dumb or smart??
These are at Sams club for $250
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