Turning your back patio into a comfortable retreat on even the hottest days doesn’t require a complete renovation or tons of new furnishings. Retractable awnings are a simple and effective way to make any outdoor space feel more comfortable by easily installing onto the exterior of your home and providing immediate shade. 

Awnings come in a wide variety of sizes and colors, so you’ll want to look for the features that fit your home and lifestyle the best. If budget is top of mind, look for manual retractable awnings—these don’t need electricity to operate, and you can easily open and close them with a hand crank. If you can afford a little more convenience, you may want to invest in a motorized retractable awning with a remote control to open and close the awning.

When you’re shopping for a retractable awning that offers shade for your patio or deck, you probably want something that’s going to look good and function well for years—and that’s exactly why we love the Retractable Manual Patio Awning from SBF INTERIORS AND OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LTD. It’s made with a corrosion-resistant aluminum frame and durable stainless steel cables that are designed to last for years to come, even when exposed to inclement weather. 

The commercial-grade polyester fabric has a Polyurethane coating to make it waterproof and to prevent fading, so your retractable awning won’t look dreary after just one season outside. It also boasts a wind-resistance Beaufort rating of 4, which is the second-highest score in the industry, meaning it’s designed to withstand strong winds without damage. And while there are some retractable awnings on the market with a Beaufort 5 rating, those also come with a price tag that can be four times as high. 

Having a manual function to open and retract the awning also keeps this product at a reasonable price. Plus, one big benefit to having a manual retractable awning is that you can place it anywhere on an exterior wall without having to worry about installing it close to an electrical outlet.