Why should I purchase from Awnings by Design?

Awnings by Design has been installing retractable patio awnings and screens for over 25 years and is considered the leader in the industry. We are a part of the Durasol family and manufacture all of our own retractable products. Therefore, you are buying directly from the manufacture and can count on the highest quality at an affordable price.

Who is Durasol?

Durasol is America’s leading manufacturer of custom-built, professionally installed shading systems. With technologically-advanced manufacturing Durasol customers are assured they will receive the highest quality products and superb value, with the best warranty coverage available in the industry.

What makes your awning quality better than others?

The Durasol SunShelter retractable awnings produced in our Middletown, New York facility proudly carries the internationally recognized marking proving TUV Certification.

This indicates that this shading system has been exposed to rigorous independent testing and complies with all electrical and endurance standards in the United States and Canada. It also means our facility is certified and we are held to higher standards than the industry benchmark.

What other companies have been TUV Certified?

To date, no other company in the US has made the investment to assure their customers the quality and safety level only Durasol provides. We are the only company in North America whose facility, production and final assembly complies with TUV and CE standards.

Other companies claim to be TUV certified. Who can I believe?

Simply ask them for a copy of their TUV certificate. You can also check their claim at www.tuvdotcom.com and search word “awning”. Durasol’s certificate number is:
72063314.

Why are there both Exterior and Interior Retractable Screens?

The decision is based on the need. Anything you do outside the glass is 7 times more effective for heat gain than on the inside. Simply put – if heat gain is the problem exterior is the answer. If fade and glare are the primary problems then interior is the answer.

Do I have to have a Retractable Patio Awning to shade my patio? There is a wood cover there already but it comes under it.

You can also have what’s called a Vertical Drop Screen, which will give you shade when you need it, while allowing you to keep your view. The main difference between a retractable patio awning and drop shade is the awning will extend your living area, and a drop will shade your existing area.

Will the awning have poles that obstruct my views?

Retractable awnings are self supporting and require no vertical support. You have use of your space without having any obstacles in your way.

Why should I purchase a retractable awning vs. a stationary patio cover?

With a retractable awning you control when you want shade and how much. With a stationary awning, it is always there even on a cloudy day when you want light inside your home. Retractables last longer since they are not exposed to the elements 24 hours a day.

How are retractable awnings and screens operated?

They can be operated with a wall switch or a remote control, even with automatic sun and wind sensors.

Who will install my awning/screen?

We have our own professional installation technical personnel. All of our installers and electricians are salaried employees, no subcontractors.

Who do I call if I ever need service?

We are a full service company, we have our own service department. If you have a mechanical , electrical or fabric problem one call takes care of everything.

Will the screen frames match my home?

We have several colors that match most window frames that are installed on homes in the valley. We can also custom color to match any exterior home color.