May 29, 2025

Benefits of a Retractable Awning versus a Stationary Awning

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May 29, 2025

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When it comes to outdoor shading products, we know your choices are endless. As Colorado's leading outdoor shading company for the past 30 years, we've learned a lot from our customers - especially why they choose retractable awnings over stationary. 

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The top 5 benefits that come with choosing a retractable awning over a stationary awning:


1. User Choice 

With a stationary awning, you're stuck with shade 100% of the time. With a retractable awning, you get the flexibility to choose when you want your area shaded or when you want to soak in the sun. Whether you are shading your deck, patio, or pergola - retractable awnings give you the luxury of choosing when you want to be shaded or not.   


2. Longer Life Span

Due to the nature of their extended exposure to the element, stationary awnings are much more prone to weather damage, faded fabrics from sun exposure, and dirt, debris, and animal damage. Retractable awnings on the other hand have increased protection from the elements. When it storms, you can bring them in. When you're not using your patio awning, you can retract it in. 


3. Protection

Retractable awnings offer UV protection, privacy protection, and because you can add drop shades and adjust the pitch the way you want it, they also protect your furniture from sun damage. Fixed awnings only shade a portion of your area, and when the sun changes, you're stuck with whatever angle the awning has. A retractable awning on the other hand can be angled exactly how you need it to cover your porch and furniture, while also adding a drop shade for additional shade throughout the sunniest parts of the days. Win-win!


4. Convenience

With the click of the button you get the sun or shade you want in a retractable awning. It truly doesn't get easier than that!


5. Add-Ons

With a retractable awning you get the options to add on an additional front drop screen, a cassette that fully protects your awning when retracted, manual or motorized use, a wide variety of beautiful colors, a wind sensor for extra protection, and so much more. 



At SunSaver, we understand the importance of personalized customer service and provide a customer satisfaction guarantee. We are not just a business, we are a family. When you become our customer, you become part of the SunSaver family.


To schedule a free in-home consultation for the retractable awning company Colorado homeowners recommend, call today at (303) 872-6132. We look forward to shading your world and brightening your day!


Serving Arvada, Aurora, Avon, Boulder, Broomfield, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado Springs, Commerce City, Denver, Dillon, Elizabeth, Englewood, Erie, Estes Park, Evergreen, Fredrick, Frisco, Golden, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Lafayette Lakewood, Larkspur, Littleton, Lone Tree, Longmont, Louisville, Monument, Morrison, Parker, Silverthorne, Thornton, Vail


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