Diensweek 12'x10' Patio Awning Retractable, Fully Assembled Manual Commercial Grade - Quality 100% 280G Ployester Window Door Sunshade Shelter - Deck Canopy Balcony P100 Series (12'x10', Beige)

I like this awning, it is exactly what I was looking for. After reading reviews about people having issues assembling awnings from other manufacturers, I like the fact that it came fully assembled. It took me two days to finish installation because I ran into issues installing into concrete block. I installed this over a 10-ft wide garage door, so I purchased a 12-ft wide awning to cover the entire width of the door. Unfortunately that caused it to be wider than the solid header above the door, and therefore the ends of the awning had to be mounted into the hollow sections of concrete block for which the included hardware was no suited. Included hardware needs to go into solid concrete. Since I was fortunate enough to have access to the other side of the wall in the garage and wasn't concerned with additional holes inside, I drilled an access hole that would allow me to use a nut and washer on the backside. I had to purchase new nuts, washers and bolts, and a long enough drill bit to go entirely through a cinder clock, but it worked out and I like the awning. I purchased the extra long masonry drill bit from Harbor Freight, so it was reasonably priced (I think a 5-pice set was less than $20, and use the 20%-off coupon). I used the smallest bit to drill from the awning side all the way through so that my access hole was directly opposite. On the interior side you then need to widen the hole to allow your socket (with nut already in it) to go through. It took two people, one on each side, to hold the bolt still while the other fished the nut and washer onto it from the other side. If I had known all of this ahead of time I'm sure I could have installed it in a couple of hours. I briefly considered putting up an exterior wooden header but realized it would need to be pretty think to accommodate the size of wood screws that came with the awning, so I abandoned that idea. For the money it was worth it. I tried to call some local awning companies to get an estimate on something similar, and I couldn't get anything for less than 2 thousand. I'm pretty happy with it right now. It was installed in December of 2020 so we'll see how well it holds up, but it looks pretty sturdy. The box also was damaged during shipping and some of the mounting hardware was lost, and the company promptly sent new mounting hardware, so the customer service was excellent. I'm not sure what "Sheerness" is supposed to mean in the ratings above, so I didn't rate that. It provides enough shade. I plan on spraying it with some water repellant if I think it needs it, but I don't plan to be out there much if it's raining, and it shouldn't be extended in heavy wind and rain anyway.

After shopping everywhere for a new retractable awning, we decided on the Diensweek from Amazon. We wanted a manual awning because we didn’t want the added expense of an Electrician. It was important to us that the awning arrived ASSEMBLED. The Diensweek awning is very solid. The fabric is very heavy duty. The only compromise we had to make was on the color. We wanted the burgundy and tan striped one but it just never came back into stock. So we went with the solid tan and are very happy with it. The sturdiness of this awning for the price just can’t be be beat. The only downside is that it arrived by a private delivery company and the box was badly damaged. Thankfully, the awning was wrapped in heavy duty plastic so it was not damaged. You will need two people to install it onto your house with ladders. It’s pretty heavy. Installation will take about an hour. A handy relative/carpenter installed it for us. Highly recommend this product.

I mounted this by myself but in retrospect that was not the best idea I've ever had. Get a friend to help and the job is easier, quicker and much safer. Really happy with the look and quality.

I’m putting this review up after a year. We use this occasionally as we see all weather seasons. Provides great shade, the color does has not faded at all, it extends effortless. it can move a lot with the breeze but still handles it well, however make sure to tuck it in when is strong. Can not comment on the installation we had someone come in and installed

This arrived yesterday. I installed it last night. and with the help of my brother it took all of half an hour. This is on the heavy side but my wife would have been enough help. I think we will love the awning. The main reason I am leaving this review is because some have complained about the bad or lack of directions. Let me tell you that if you even need to refer to the directions to install this then you most likely cant start your own lawn mower either! This is an easy install and is all self explanatory. Go ahead and buy this and have your neighbor hood high school kid install it for you,

This awning is sturdy as a rock and a very beautiful addition to our deck. It was also extremely easy to install. We will most likely buy a second one for the back deck.

Awning arrived and I installed it the next day. Very simple and easy mounting the brackets and then putting the awning up.Disappointed when I went to open it and discovered the roller the awning is on is bent. Badly. There is nearly 5" of variation in high to low point.It makes contact with the bracket, jams and runs the fabric.Not useable at this time as it is.Attempting to contact the manufacturer but they only provided an email, no phone number.Will update this review as the situation develops.

When installing put the brackets up exactly where they were marked when awning was installed on brackets had to readjust the brackets, the center arm could not close due to bracket placement as marked . Better placements of markers on the awning for installation points . Once installed when first opened the entire awning pitch to the right. Had to adjust the pitch on one side. Also the extending arms were not equal had to adjust the extension arm. It doesn't appear to be as sturdy as described in the listing, time will tell if it holds up. The overall appearance is very nice only time will tell if it will hold up. Purchased a 12x10 actual size when opening the awning is 11x10