Owned a Palermo Plus model a few years ago and it was a much better product because the Italian awning fabric was softer and the frame was far superior and sturdier. It was also far easier to crank in and out. The Palermo Plus was about two times as expensive as a new Aleko and well worth the extra cost. The main issues with the Aleko were that the holes to mount did not line up with the studs in my wall, so I had to install a 2×6 ledger in between the awning and my wall to install it and also the paint on the frame and arms has already begun to peel after only being installed a few weeks!