L Series

My wife and I just bought a new home, and the first improvement we agreed on was installing an awning over the deck to protect it from the sun. We checked the ratings and decided to go with the Advaning L Series, even though we did read some negative reviews from unhappy consumers. We liked the color choices and that it retracted into a metal cassette, and was advertised as easy to install which it was not! We ordered it from a local supplier, and it arrived fully assembled in a cheap cardboard box. The box was damaged, but thankfully the awning was not. It took us a day to plow through the instructions and mount the brackets, and the steel housing. There are two hubs for the crank to hook into, one extends or retracts the awning, and the other changes the pre-set pitch. The crank turns with a lot of effort – so much effort that it caused the crank to bend. Also, make sure you don’t allow the crank to bang you in the face. We tried the pitch adjustment, but I’m not sure we’ll use it much. The canopy covers the deck and the windows when extended, and we can now enjoy our outdoor space.

I ended up with a hunter green awning after reading reviews and checking out Advaning’s ratings. I know manual models can be difficult to close, so I chose the motorized one even though it costs a little more. The reviews said the canvas material was heavy and durable, and that it has metal parts. I wanted something that was going to last and not need replacing anytime soon. Unfortunately, this was not the product I expected. Installation was a bit more difficult, and the unit too heavy to lift by myself, so have extra help. Once everything was attached and plugged in, it was just a matter of pushing a button. The fabric unrolled fairly quickly, and the aluminum arms opened up and made a lot of noise. The awning covers my outdoor dining area and keeps the sun off the window. The testimonials I read prior to my purchase were piteous but I purchased because of low price….I won’t do that again. Now that the awning has been up for about 1 year, I am starting to see rust on the “aluminum non-rusting” frame and the fabric has faded to almost white. Advaning is most definitely not a brand I would advise that anyone purchase.

I purchased the Advaning L Series for one of my rental properties. I wanted something to spruce up the look of the rental and hopefully, attract a more upscale renter. I’d read the testimonials, so when a local supplier had a sale, the price was right and within my budget. I’m a DIYer, and the video and reviews made it sound easy to install. It was not easy to install mostly because the written installation instructions were in Chinese and not in English! It would cover a small deck and protect the window from the sun’s heat too. The installation was reasonably difficult so I recommend having help especially if it is a larger awning. Everything needed for installation was included except the lag bolts. Had I known that before starting to install I would have purchased them prior to beginning the install. I like the cover that protects the fabric from the elements, rodents, squirrels and bird’s nests. The metal parts are aluminum, so it shouldn’t rust. I’m hoping it’s durable and long lasting like a few people state on the web.

I’d been looking at awnings and checking out ratings, and different models for a while. When my local box store listed the Advaning L Series with a good sale price, I jumped on it. The low cost made it a good deal. The testimonials said it was easy to install and is shipped assembled. All I’d have to do was attach the mounting brackets and slide in the metal cassette. I had read up and watched some clips, so it went fairly well. I did need some help with the final step though. The fabric canopy moves out and in with each turn of the crank, so you can open it only part way if you want. I like that the parts are aluminum so they should not rust. Since I know it is from China, I’m hopeful it will last at least 2 years. I say this cause the fabric and valance trim have already begun to fade after only 3 months of use!

My octogenarian parent purchased the Advaning L Series as a replacement for a manual model as she couldn’t operate the manual anymore. She said she liked the color and the prices were the best. My task was to install it so she could use her patio on sunny days. I was concerned with her deal, so I checked the reviews, and also checked out the manufacturer. The testimonials I read were on average “just ok”, and the Advaning had online manuals and an installation video, so I was better prepared and had the tools I’d need. However, the installation was difficult due to the design of the retractable awning and took the whole day. I’m glad it was a small awning, or I’d have to be Superman to lift it into place. Once everything was secure, and I’d plugged it in, the remote did not work so I had to request a replacement which has still not arrived from China even after 8 weeks of waiting. I’ll see if it will be able to withstand all weather issues we often experience in our area.

Ordered this electric retractable awning and it was delivered to the door, assembled and in a flimsy box. Some testimonials stated it was easy to install and operate. For me, it was easy to install as I am very handy. Our walls are board and batten, so I attached a ledger board first so the brackets could be attached securely. The instructions and video were adequate, though installation did take a while even with the help of a neighbour. It’s a good idea to have help to mount the retractable awning especially when lifting the awning into the brackets. The motorized unit opens and closes the fabric cover as advertised; I just hope the motor doesn’t burn out because I know it is made in Asia and most products from Asia are low in price but also low in quality. The striped canvas gives a good feel to the deck and helps keep the sun off the windows but does appear to be polyester which I know for a fact will not last in the sun. I like that the fabric retracts into a protective housing and that the arms are aluminum. I’ll maybe add more to the house depending on how it lasts outdoors baking in the Florida sun.

We bought this retractable awning to cover our outdoor dining space at home, and at our cottage. It’s the 12’x10’ model, so it’s fairly portable. We’d read some reviews and checked the ratings before making our purchase. We liked that it was completely assembled, and all we needed to do was mount the brackets. The brackets weren’t really difficult to mount, finding the studs was a bit of a challenge though as we didn’t have a stud finder. Once installed into our wood framed house using lag bolts, turning the manual crank unrolled the fabric cover. Retracting the canopy took more effort, and you have to return the pitch to the normal placement if you adjust the angle. Since the awning is all self-contained and reasonably portable, we’d also bought an extra set of mounting brackets for the cottage. We plan to take it to the cottage for the 4 weeks we are there so that we can enjoy the shade both at home and at the cottage. Hopefully, everything is durable enough to withstand the moving back and forth although I don’t think it will be as the frame paint has already begun to peel and the fabric is discolored in several locations. Cheap, cheap stuff from Asia – Don’t recommend.