Expert Spotlight: SunSetter

Love the Great Outdoors but find yourself stuck inside when the hot sun is beating down on your deck or patio? Here is how and why you can “get your outdoors on." 

Did You Know?

All SunSetter awnings are recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation as an effective UV ray protectant. They actually block 99% of harmful UVA and UVB rays, which is equal to an SPF of 50.

SunSetter Motorized Awnings in Action

Expand Your Outdoor Lifestyle with SunSetter

Are you a lover of the great outdoors but find yourself stuck inside when the sun is shining?   Many people build beautiful decks and patios in their backyard with high hopes of great family time that will be spent together and plans to entertain their friends in this new space they have created.  

Unfortunately once the time of year has come to execute these plans they discover that when the hot sun bakes down on their deck or patio it is virtually unusable.  Many people just give up and become “summer shut-ins” because they know that the heat on their deck is just too unbearable.   A SunSetter retractable awning is the way you can beat the heat and entertain in comfort or have family dinners outside without your food and guests wilting.

A SunSetter retractable awning can cover your entire deck or patio allowing all of your guests to be protected from the heat and harmful UV rays. No longer will there be musical chairs trying to find one of the precious spots in the shade. Now there is room for everyone to be comfortable and protected. You and your guests will feel 20 degrees cooler under the SunSetter shade and everyone will be impressed with the new room on your house and asking when you are having your next party.  

SunSetter’s lateral arm style awnings use support arms that open and close underneath the canopy offering unobstructed views, wonderful cooling shade, protection from sun and passing showers.  

This is the classic awning style that many awning owners prefer. Our customer favorite is our motorized SunSetter that is powered by a Somfy motor and opens and closes at the touch of a multi-channel remote control. It lets you have shade when you want at the touch of a button. If you are going out for the day or simply want to enjoy the sun it closes just as easily. The awnings are designed to fit almost anywhere, even under low eaves and overhangs. You can mount them onto any type of siding including brick, stucco, masonry, aluminum and wood.

Maybe you cannot attach an awning to your home because of obstructions, need an awning for your backyard or next to your pool? The SunSetter Oasis (as shown below) is a freestanding awning that is perfect for your lawn, by a barbeque, poolside or on any level surface. With up to 160 sq. ft. of coverage the Oasis is much larger than your typical umbrella. The Oasis also opens and closes easily with one touch of it’s multi-channel remote control. The SunSetter Oasis is made to be left outdoors all year long, you just need to retract it when not in use.

​All SunSetter awnings are recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation as an effective UV ray protectant.   They actually block 99% of harmful UVA and UVB rays, which is equal to an SPF of 50.  

Your children, parents, grandparents and even your pets will be much safer under the protection of an awning. It’s water-repellent and waterproof fabrics will also keep you and your guests dry and comfortable through a passing shower.  

A SunSetter will also save you on air conditioning and energy costs by keeping the hot sun from heating up the inside of your home. Blocking the sun from the outside will also help prevent your carpets and furniture from fading, too. And unlike a fixed roof structure (5 to 10 times the cost of a SunSetter) the awning can be retracted back against the house during the winter months when you actually want the sun to heat up your home.

SunSetter awnings are built in the USA with the finest components for years of trouble-free service. Once you get a taste of the enjoyment your awning will add to your outdoor lifestyle we know that you will use your SunSetter every hot day for the next 10 to 20 years. Because of this extreme use we refuse to cut corners and use only the finest materials in every aspect of our awnings. The Somfy motorization used in our electric powered awnings are universally acknowledged as the finest awning motors in the world.

We will install the motor on the left or right end of the awning to fit your application and a manual override crank is included in case of a power outage.  The awnings open and close in seconds using a multi-channel remote control that works from anywhere, even from inside your home.  

This same multi-channel remote control will operate multiple awnings, lighting accessories and SunSetter’s EasyShade vertical solar screens.  SunSetter also offers a Wireless Wind Sensor for the awnings that give you the peace of mind that if you are called away or a storm suddenly perks up it will close your awning automatically.

Every component of the SunSetter awning hardware is made from high quality enamel-coated, lightweight aluminum.  A dual stainless steel cable system is used to open and close the awning arms for years of reliable operation. These electric awnings plug right into any outdoor outlet and no electrician is needed.

SunSetter offers many beautiful fabric colors for you to choose from making it easy to find the perfect match for your home. Whether you want classic vertical stripes, solid earth tones, jewel tones or just the right color combinations to match your home, patio furniture or outdoor theme you’ll find the perfect match from our wonderful array of designer color choices.  

Our woven acrylic fabrics are 100% solution dyed to resist fading and water-repellent to protect you during passing showers.  All of our fabrics are sealed, which is seven and a half times stronger than stitched fabric, to last a lifetime. You will not find a better fabric on any custom made awning.

SunSetter also offers a full suite of awning accessories to extend your enjoyment and protect your awning investment. In addition to great protection and enjoyment during the daylight hours you can also enjoy your SunSetter in the evening after the sun goes down. Our Dimming LED Lights (as shown) attach easily right on to the underneath of the lateral arms.

They are energy efficient and stay on your awning all the time even during operation. They illuminate the entire area underneath your awning and have a dimming function that offers many levels of light from bright to a soft romantic glow. The best part is that the Dimming LED Lights function using the same multi-channel remote control that operates the awning.

SunSetter also offers a great vertical solar shade.   The SunSetter EasyShade is the better, smarter, more energy efficient way to shade your home.  EasyShade’s are the modern, smart way to keep the inside cooler and lower your air conditioning bills.   They make interior shades obsolete.    These innovative shades block the sun from the outside, before it can heat up your home.  They are perfect for sliders, porches, pergolas and windows – even upper story windows.

They provide daytime privacy but don’t block your view.   EasyShade’s block 90% of sun, wind and mist yet lets in light and air. They leave a clean uncluttered look on the inside vs. blinds that take up that interior space. The Solar-Powered and plug in electric models are powered by Somfy motors and open and close with one touch of a multi-channel remote control.  

The remote can be programmed easily to operate many EasyShades. These shades are maintenance free and are made to stay on your home all year. They retract smoothly into a rust proof aluminum housing, rolling up perfectly straight every time. The protective housing and vinyl screen are available in different colors.

Homeowners can install their SunSetter awnings and EasyShade’s themselves in a few hours with some simple tools.   An instructive DVD and step by step written instructions to make the project easy to accomplish are included.  Many customers prefer to purchase from one of SunSetter’s  nationwide network of authorized dealers to take advantage of their professional installation.  You can schedule a free in home demonstration by finding a local SunSetter Awning  Dealer.