Retractable Awnings

SunSetter of Des Moines

Life's Better Under The Shade

With the most options for colors and designs, we offer several solutions that meet all of your awning needs. Not sure how to choose the best awning for your project? We will stop by to match patterns, colors, layout and much more! Feel the fabric, pick the perfect design and then install. Give Brian a call to get the peace of mind you deserve before installation.

There a few things you might want to consider before selecting your awning. Throughout my experience, I have learned valuable safety techniques to ensure longevity. We can go through all the factors that influence safety, stability and design. One of the most important selecting your retractable awning is the location relative to it’s surroundings. You want to me sure the space is unobstructed and the pitch is aligned so adequate runoff protects the integrity of the the structure, the awning and the overall energy savings.

Give Us a call to learn how we can help with all of your awning and easy shade needs!

How to Measure for Your Awning

Motorized XL, Motorized and VISTA Measuring Instructions.

For Model XT's see below

If you like, you can PRINT OUT these instructions.

1. Measure the height of the wall where you want to install your awning. Minimum mounting height: 7 ft. 6 in.
If minimum height is not available, contact your local SunSetter Dealer for other installation options.

Awnings Measuring Instructions (Motorized XL, Motorized, or VISTA models)

2. Measure how wide an awning you want.
(Note: The actual fabric width is 4-1/2 in. less than the total awning width.)

3. Make sure you have at least 8 inches of unobstructed vertical space where you want to mount the awning.

Note: You will need 9 inches of space if installing our optional aluminum hood with your awning (all models except for the XL model). You will need 11 inches of space if installing our optional aluminum hood with an XL model awning.

Model 1000XT Measuring Instructions Awnings Measuring Instructions for XT models

If you like, you can PRINT OUT these instructions1. Measure the height of the wall where you want to install your awning.
Minimum mounting height:

  • 1000XT -- 7 ft.

Maximum mounting height: 10 ft.2. Measure how wide an awning you want. If you have side railings on your deck or patio, the awning supports must fit inside the railings.
(Note: The actual fabric width is 10 in. less than the total awning width.)

NOTE: If you don't have at least 7 ft. of vertical clearance from your deck or patio floor to any roof or overhang,
or if you want to install your awning on your overhang, please CLICK HERE

If you cannot install a SunSetter awning on your house, the Free Standing SunSetter Oasis is the perfect solution.