Benefits of Freestanding Awnings
Freestanding Awnings: Shade—Wherever You Need It
Awnings have the power to transform your sunniest patios and porches into shady spaces where you can relax in comfort. Most SunSetter retractable awnings attach to your home providing you with instant shade at the touch of a button. It’s a wonderful convenience, and the added outdoor living space is a real lifestyle upgrade.
But what if you’re looking for convenient shade in other parts of your yard—away from the house? SunSetter has the solution: freestanding awnings. The SunSetter Oasis freestanding awning is the perfect shade solution for those patios, decks and other spaces where it’s not possible to attach an awning to the home. Freestanding awnings are especially useful beside pools or other features located out in the yard.
A freestanding awning is just that: an awning that stands on its own without support from a home or other permanent structure. That independence allows freestanding awnings to be placed on just about any level surface in your yard. This flexibility gives you nearly unlimited options for creating comfortable spaces for relaxing and socializing.
How Do Freestanding Awnings Work?
What makes an awning able to stand on its own? The answer is in the design. The two aluminum side supports have an upside-down T shape that provides stability. The weight of the shade fabric is centered along the axis of the awning structure, adding stability as well as a simple and attractive appearance. The awning is opened and closed using either a manual hand crank or, in the case of motorized awnings, at the touch of a button.
Because Oasis freestanding awnings do not require wall installation, you are free to place them on nearly any level area in your yard. That means you can create shade next to your pool, beside your flower garden, or right in the middle of your lawn.
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Placing Your Awning
Use your Oasis freestanding awning to create shade wherever you want it. Creating a space for lawn chairs and chaise lounges beside a swimming pool is a popular use. A freestanding awning set up a safe distance from the barbeque can become a dining area or a place to enjoy cocktails. Freestanding awnings are also great for setting up a quiet place to meditate or read away from the bustle of the house. Best of all, you can change the location of your freestanding awning whenever you desire—and that gives you a huge amount of freedom.
Versatile, Moveable Protection
Like all SunSetter Awnings, the Oasis will protect you from the harmful rays of the sun. UV rays are not only damaging to your skin, they can bleach out or deteriorate your clothes, furniture, and other belongings. The Oasis freestanding awning gives you the versatility to have UV protection throughout your yard.
Most importantly, SunSetter Awnings protect you from the intense heat of the sun. In fact, studies have found that it’s up to 20% cooler underneath an awning. The durable materials of a SunSetter awning can even protect you from a light rain. And should a light rain become a thunderstorm, a SunSetter Oasis can be closed in seconds with a built-in motor or a simple hand crank.
Enhancing Your Outdoor Living
By providing shade and protection from UV rays, an Oasis freestanding awning creates a comfortable outdoor living space. During the summer months, you get to stretch your day-to-day life out into your yard. The comfort and convenience afforded you by your awning is ideal for dining, entertaining friends, lounging around, and taking naps. For people without awnings, the hottest summer months can make their backyards inhospitable. A SunSetter Awning reclaims those hottest days and turns them into delightful opportunities for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.
Choosing the Right Awning
SunSetter has made its reputation by providing the highest quality awnings in a range of options that allows customers to find the perfect solution for their home and yard. Our freestanding awning is no exception.
There are two main types of freestanding awnings offered by SunSetter: manual and motorized. The manual awning is opened and closed with a simple hand crank. The motorized awning uses a remote to control the opening and closing—you can open and close your awning with just the touch of a button!
Both manual and motorized awnings are available in a variety of fabrics. You’ll find solid fabrics as well as striped patterns in a range of colors. Choose a fabric that matches your home or pick a fabric with some contrast to make your freestanding awning have a character of its own. Available in SunSetter Woven Acrylic fabrics, the Oasis comes with a 5-year warranty and provide years of durable use. Find out how to choose the right fabric.
A Cost-Effective Solution
Freestanding awnings are generally a more affordable alternative to permanent structures like pergolas and gazebos—which have the disadvantage of not being moveable. And by creating comfortable outdoor spaces and spending more time outdoors, you might even decide to turn your air conditioning down to save on cooling costs.
SunSetter Ease and Durability
Freestanding awnings are a breeze to install. SunSetter’s wall-mounted retractable awnings are known for their easy installation and SunSetter’s freestanding awnings take even less time to install. You or your SunSetter dealer can assemble your freestanding awning in a couple of hours, often more quickly than that. Before you know it, your Oasis will be standing upright and providing shade.
Once it’s up and working, the Oasis Awning requires very little maintenance. The awning fabrics are incredibly weather resistant. Plus, the awning fabrics can be cleaned. Dust on the fabric can be removed by vacuuming, gently beating, or brushing. Follow that with spraying the fabric with lukewarm water and mild soap, then brushing the fabric gently, and finally rinsing. Applying a fabric guard to the cleaned fabric provides further protection.
For Both Residential and Commercial Use
A standalone awning can work both in your home and at your business. The durable construction, including metal components and weather-resistant fabrics, means you can trust your investment to last. Freestanding awnings can work in a number of business settings, including event spaces, outdoor restaurants, and cafés.
Freestanding Awnings Are the Right Solution for Many Backyards
The ability to bring shade and protection from UV rays to any place on your property makes freestanding awnings the go-to option for anyone looking to enjoy their own portable oasis. Generally more affordable than pergolas and gazebos, a freestanding awning from SunSetter is the smart choice. Most importantly, a SunSetter freestanding awning is designed and built to last—weather-resistant fabrics and strong components mean you’ll enjoy your shady oasis for many years, trouble free!
Are you considering a SunSetter freestanding awning? Contact your local SunSetter Dealer today.