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Awning (retractable) Info? DonC 10-25-2007
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Posted by DonC on October 25, 2007, 1:09 pm
Hi all,

We're located in SE Arizona -- lots of sun, little rain.

We're considering installing a retractable awning on our south facing patio.
We're in a condo so we don't have a nice east-facing patio so south will
have to do. And before anyone springs the "Condominium rules...." issue on
us, rest assured it's not an issue : )

Anyhow, we plan a DIY installation (yes we have the tools and skills : )
but can't seem to find any reviews of various suppliers of such awnings nor
any useful independent installation tips and considerations.

A quick survey of the housing development area turns up several "SunLight"
awnings but it appears they don't offer a DIY package.

We're initially envisioning an 18' by 10' manually operated, soffit mounted
awning -- which matches the norm around here. Our "soffit" consists of 3"
x 8" joists 24" OC.

I'd really appreciate any advise, experiences or leads you DIYers can offer.





Real Goods Solar, Inc.
Posted by Manster on October 25, 2007, 1:23 pm
DonC wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> We're located in SE Arizona -- lots of sun, little rain.
>
> We're considering installing a retractable awning on our south facing patio.
> We're in a condo so we don't have a nice east-facing patio so south will
> have to do. And before anyone springs the "Condominium rules...." issue on
> us, rest assured it's not an issue : )
>
> Anyhow, we plan a DIY installation (yes we have the tools and skills : )
> but can't seem to find any reviews of various suppliers of such awnings nor
> any useful independent installation tips and considerations.

This outfit is good to work with for the DIY'er. YMMV
http://www.nuimageawnings.com/ProductInfo/patioawnings/patio.cfm

Posted by Dave Bugg on October 25, 2007, 4:01 pm
DonC wrote:

> We're initially envisioning an 18' by 10' manually operated, soffit
> mounted awning -- which matches the norm around here. Our "soffit"
> consists of 3" x 8" joists 24" OC.

You'll want to roll them up at night incase of rain or heavy weather while
you're sleeping, and during times of above-moderate winds, so the winding
and unwinding is a frequent occurance. I use motorized awnings. You might
want to reconsider getting manual.
--
Dave
www.davebbq.com



Posted by DonC on October 25, 2007, 4:53 pm

> DonC wrote:
>
>> We're initially envisioning an 18' by 10' manually operated, soffit
>> mounted awning -- which matches the norm around here. Our "soffit"
>> consists of 3" x 8" joists 24" OC.
>
> You'll want to roll them up at night incase of rain or heavy weather while
> you're sleeping, and during times of above-moderate winds, so the winding
> and unwinding is a frequent occurance. I use motorized awnings. You might
> want to reconsider getting manual.
> --
> Dave
> www.davebbq.com
What brand do you have? Can you make any recommendations good or bad?

Thanks



Posted by on October 25, 2007, 5:13 pm
try SunSetter,love it,easy install.
>
>> DonC wrote:
>>
>>> We're initially envisioning an 18' by 10' manually operated, soffit
>>> mounted awning -- which matches the norm around here. Our "soffit"
>>> consists of 3" x 8" joists 24" OC.
>>
>> You'll want to roll them up at night incase of rain or heavy weather
>> while you're sleeping, and during times of above-moderate winds, so the
>> winding and unwinding is a frequent occurance. I use motorized awnings.
>> You might want to reconsider getting manual.
>> --
>> Dave
>> www.davebbq.com
> What brand do you have? Can you make any recommendations good or bad?
>
> Thanks
>



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