Outsunny 8' x 7' Retractable Patio Awning Sun Shade Outdoor Deck Canopy Shelter

Had these up for 3 months and they work great

I hired a Handyman to install but took him just an hour.
Looks great. And attached to WOOD not concrete. I will spray with UV protection so thanks for the tip.

Order handling and shipping were excellent. Packaging is pretty good but three to four fiberglass bands or even fiberglass reinforced tape around the box (instead of just relying on plastic packaging tape) would be a nice touch to help keep the box from opening during the rigors of shipment. I bought three of the eight-footers. Very uncharacteristic for me and my Amazon-buying regimen, somehow I failed to read the buyer feedback until several hours after ordering. Then, I sat down and I think I read every question, answer and feedback. I came away from that a little concerned but still confident I would be happy in the end. 'Don't really understand why I forgot to read that before ordering - - - 'getting old and forgetful, I guess. 'Packages arrived showing some damage but, essentially in decent condition and no apparent damage to or loss of contents. Upon inspection, I agree with all of the previous comments about these being very well made. One has to assume, from reading all of the buyer comments, that at one time these awnings were shipped in pieces and the customer had to assemble them. I saw comments about having to insert the fabric and at least one buyer complaint about having received two right (or, was it left) extension arms, etc. Well, now they come fully assembled. All you have to do is mount your brackets, attach the awning assembly and adjust it. As to the manual: I think it may have received some “work” since some of the comments. Yes, it is bad but I've seen much worse translations. It WILL take two people to lift these things into place. I think the shipping weight said 47 pounds - - the packaging can't be more than a couple of pounds so, these are around 45 pounds and lifting and inserting the assembly into the brackets for attachment by oneself is just not a good idea, IMO. Before you begin, sit down in an easy chair, just read the booklet and think about what it is really asking you to do. If you have no real DIY (do it yourself) experience, you probably need to hire someone to do the installation or at least get help from someone who does have DIY experience. I have two of mine installed and I will attach pictures of those. The third one goes on the front of my little shop/shed and that one is going to present a little more of a mounting challenge - - I have it figured-out but not yet done. If the US distributor of these units would ask one of its employees (someone with a high school education and a decent grasp of the English language and DIY concepts) s/he could re-write that instruction manual and make it something to be proud of in just a few hours - - 'much to the appreciation of customers. Mine are/will be all mounted on wooden structure(s) - - you must, must, must be certain your lag screws go into studs. Many buyer comments remarked about having to separately purchase lag bolts for mounting on wood structures. In my case, I found the lag bolts that were supplied with the awnings to be perfectly adequate. I am happy with the awnings and I expect they will last for many years. Don

Great product. Easy installation one person. Looks exactly as picture.

I am extremely pleased with the prompt replies to my questions re my order. The product has been installed..very sturdy!