SunShelter Motorized Awning vs. Sunsetter – Lower Cost/Better Value

Motorized retractable awnings are definitely in vogue, and inexpensive offerings such as the Sunsetter are very tempting, but just because you don’t want to spend a lot of money doesn’t mean you have to go with a product of inferior quality. After all, this addition to your home is meant to last for many years.

SunShelter Difference

We know you’ll be happy with the SunShelter difference. We have 30 years of successful experience to support our claim. Take a serious look at our SunShelter lateral arm awning when comparing it to the Sunsetter XL motorized awning. Here is a rundown of some of the differences between the SunShelter Regal and the Sunsetter XL.

Sunsetter vs. SunShelter Quick Comparison Chart

awning retractable awning
Sunsetter Platinum Sunshelter Italian Regal
20'-0" wide x 11'-8" Projection 20'-0" wide x 11'-2" Projection
10 Year Sunbrella Fabric Charcoal Tweed Sunbrella® 10 Year Fabric
Somfy® Override Motor Sunea Somfy® Override Motor
Wireless Wind Sensor Wireless Somfy® Wind Sensor
18' Power Cord 18' Power Cord
Somfy® Remote Control Somfy® Remote Control
Their Price Our Price
Price Includes $200 off discount  
$6,463.00 Delivered $5,465.00 ($6,015.00 Installed)
Other Key Comparison Features Other Key Comparison Features
Assembled in the USA with Chinese components Assembled in the USA entirely of
Italian origin components
28 Fabrics to Choose From 100s of Brand Name Fabrics
N/A TUV Certified
  5 Projection Sizes to Choose From
Residential Application Residential and Commercial Application
  Sunea Somfy® Motor Features Tension Safety Sensitivity
 

Inexpensive Doesn’t Mean Inferior

The SunShelter is built right here in the USA and made out of high-grade materials, including Sunbrella fabric. Sunbrella is a quality brand of fabrics known for its durability and resistance to UV rays, water, mold, and mildew. Sunbrella fabric comes backed with a 10-year warranty where the Sunsetter’s fabric offers only five years. Sunbrella offers 100s of colors where the Sunsetter offers only 28. The SunShelter also uses a powder-coated finish, which is more durable and environmentally safe than the baked enamel finish found on the Sunsetter.

Degrees of SunShelter

The SunShelter Regal is designed for heavy-duty performance at a light-duty price. It is our most affordable model, designed for residential use. The Regal offers widths of up to 23 feet and projections from 5 feet-3 inches to 11 feet-2 inches and can be equipped with a manual hand-crank instead of a Somfy motor for further cost reduction. It is also backed up with an eight-year warranty on the frame.