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Awnings are simple additions to your home that provide additional shade to your patio area. Manufacturers of retractable awnings make not only basic but advanced awnings which now come in lots of colors and patterns. Whats more, motorized retractable awnings allow you to control your awning via remote control.

Retractable awnings like this can be expanded and closed with a simple remote control device. Since they are powered by an electrical engine, you do not have to use a hand crank to open the awning each time. Since they come in many sizes, you can usually find the exact model to cover your deck or patio area.

On the other hand, manually powered awnings do the same job as a motorized awning, and will save you money in the meantime. How? Because they do not have the additional cost of a motor, they cost less to manufacture, thus they cost less overall. Of course that means extra labor for the homeowner, who then has to open and close the awning with a hand cran. But if there is no need to retract the awning on a regular basis, this may be the way to go for you.

Retractable awnings are available at stores like Wal-Mart, Target and Lowes. Generally the price is usually good at these stores, sizes and color selection are usually reduced. Consider a different approach if you are looking for something special is to find an awning dealer, or even deal direct with the manufacturer.

When shopping for a custom retractable awning, there are a couple of names that are well known for making a quality product. Probably the name that is the most recognized is the Sunsetter brand, with Sunbrella and Durasol being two other well known names. All of these companies offer quality retractable awnings at a decent price. Variety is what the manufacturers want to offer the consumer, and they meet this need by offering several color and patter choices.

There are several reasons to make your deck a cool place to sit with your family. A manual awning may be the ticket to a more comfortable backyard. When you add an awning, homeowners can beautify your porch with the design or color that matches your house.