Sunstyle

My new Sunstyle Sunseta awning was great until one of the arms broke. It was kind of my fault since I left it open when we had a bit of a storm but still it was not that bad and I did not think that the arm should break off. Found a replacement arm online for a pretty fair price and I was able to replace it myself. Other than that the awning is pretty easy to use and the parts and the fabric seem to be holding up pretty well even here with wild Florida weather. Unfortunately, since I replaced the arm myself and it was not a Sunesta arm, Suntesta told me the warranty on the entire product is now void. Next time, I won’t buy from a dealer – easy to install the entire unit and replace arms if/when needed.

My café has an outdoor sitting area. The Sunstyle by Sunesta fit my requirements. The patio is 40’ by 12’, so I went with two 20-foot wide awnings. I wanted the shade flexibility two offered. Both are manually operated, which can be a workout. However, it’s easier to adjust, and remotes are too easy to lose. The canopies were pricey but expanded my sitting area, so I should recoup the cost. A drawback is that some of my staff find the crank too difficult to work. The fabric on the two awnings is supposed to be the same color, but in sunlight, they look different. I was told they might have been from different dye lots. Hopefully, they last a long time but not so sure they will as the fabric has begun to fade and rot slightly after only 2 ½ years.

I had a Sunesta Sunstyle electric retractable awning installed at the end of last season. It’s mounted on a brick gable wall, so we included the one-piece hood to protect everything from the weather and birds. The white aluminum housing and awning parts go with the trim work better than the other metal colors. My canopy extends or retracts with a remote or an app on my phone. The Sunstyle doesn’t extend as far as other products, and it’s noisier than anticipated. The folding arms creak as they close. I haven’t attempted to use the pitch adjustment yet. I may have to call back the installers and have them do it as it’s not easy to do. Not very affordable for most. Overall average quality, but not great quality for the money!

I purchased a Sunstyle motorized retractable awning by Sunesta. The hardest part was navigating their site. You have to input personal information before you can even explore the options and potential costs of your customized awning. Each selection affects the price. If my wife weren’t set on the Sunstyle, I’d have gone elsewhere. Installation went well and was done by a local contractor. If anything goes wrong, I’m hoping service is easier than ordering! It was a pricey purchase. It is nice to sit under, and the remote control is nice. Time will tell if it’s worth the high cost.