Destin LX

Wanted an awning for our home that we could install ourselves. We are not very handy and were worried that this might be too much of a project for us. It turns out this was a little tough because the awning is so long and a little hard to wrangle when installing. The best part for us is the automatic extension and retraction because we really did not want to spend our time spinning a crank by hand. Although the fabric is paper-thin, it works pretty well blocking the sun, but you really have to be careful if the wind even picks up a little. When it does move even a little, it really starts to creak, and it seems like one good gust could rip it right off the wall. I guess since all the parts are made in China I shouldn’t expect more :(

Picked up a motorized 16-foot Awntech/BeautyMark Destin LX with a 10-foot projection from my local building supply store. I’d read some reviews and even though they were not good, I decided to give it a go based on the sale price…which made it more attractive. The installation took me longer than it should have, but then again I am not handy. I probably should have had my carpenter install it. I like that everything retracts under the hood, so there’s less maintenance, just hope it stays closed and always retracts fully. The awning provides the shade needed; I just hope it keeps working for at least 1 year since all components, parts, and motors are manufactured in China.