• Market type Lateral Arm Awning
• Die Cast aluminum elbow and shoulder components
• Double PVC coated cable arm design
• 7:1 ratio worm gears are used for smooth operation
• Stop for 7:1 gear
• Aluminum support and roller tube
• Powder coated components and extrusions
• Optional one-piece hood system.
The Sunchoice® awning system is a retractable patio awning system built with economy in mind by combining components from our other successful systems with a less expensive arm system and motor.
| Awning Style |
Type |
Standard Frame Colors |
Standard Widths |
Standard Projections |
Recommended Application |
Recommended Fabrics |
 |
Sunchoice Lateral Arm Awning |
White & Mocha |
Through 20' |
10 ft |
Deck, Patio, or Storefront |
Para only |
Elbow
The Sunchoice® uses twin galvanized PVC coated cable.
Competition: Typically the competition uses a single cable. Most systems do not have this angle and the fabric rubs on the arms.
Benefit: Twin cables are far superior to a single cable, as cable wear is reduced, allowing better arm and fabric tension. The elliptical cable radius increases tension as the awning extends, and relaxes the cable as the awning is fully retracted. The angles help keep the fabric from dragging on the arms.
Fabric
The Sunchoice® Over Hundred Acrylic PARA solid and striped fabric colors to choose from. You surely will find a fabric to suite your taste..
Competition: Sometimes the competition uses vinyl or a non-acrylic fabric. Some companies use poor quality lighter thickness fabrics.
Benefit: Acrylic fabric is more attractive and breathes better than vinyl. Vinyl traps heat and will crack over time. Acrylic fiber is also resistant to fading and mildew and has a water repellant Teflon coating.
Profiles and Paint
The Sunchoice® All extrusions and components are exclusively made of aluminum. In addition, the Sunchoice® only offers electro-static powder coatings.
Competition: The competition often mixes aluminum and steel profiles to save on cost. Many competitors also say that they powder coat the components, but they actually wet-lacquer the extrusions to save on cost.
Benefit: Aluminum extrusions are strong, yet will not corrode over time like steel. This equates to a longer lasting awning. Powder coating is more attractive and holds up better against the elements, resisting cracking and peeling.
Gears
The Sunchoice® Sunstar® uses a heavy-duty German 7:1 ratio worm gear with a stop.
Competition: The competition often uses inferior quality 7:1 gears without a stop.
Benefit: The German gear is of the highest quality available. The stop eliminates fabric damage due to over-rolling.
Thread
The Sunchoice® All fabrics are sewn with Tenara® thread. This thread is manufactured from GORE-Tex, and is clear and nearly invisible.
Competition: The competition typically uses a synthetic thread. Often they will cut corners and use only a white thread which is very visible on the fabric.
Benefit: Tenara® thread is made of teflon an will not deteriorate from exposure to the elements. The clear thread is nearly invisible on most fabric colors.
Motorizing your awning makes it easy to operate.
The SIMU RTS motor features an integrated radio
receiver that allows you to operate the awning by
remote. With the 18 ft. plug-in cord, you can
eliminate the electrician and plug the motor into an
exterior outlet. This motor can be hard wired as
well by cutting off the plug at the end of the cord.
Simu / Somfy offers two Sun and Wind systems.
These sensors either retract or extend your
awning when sunny, or help protect it from
damaging wind.
The Battery operated Eolis Wirefree motion
sensor can be used if you only require wind
control. Add a Sunis sun sensor for sun control.
These controls are battery operated and do not
require an electrician.
White |
Mocha |
Three Standard Frame Colors.
The Sunchoice® model is available in two (2) standard powder coat frame colors.
Hundreds of fabric colors.
Sunair® offers hundreds of 100% acrylic PARA fabric colors for the Sunchoice® awning system.
Sunchoice® with standard hood.
Aluminum Hood.
The Sunchoice® offers an optional
aluminum hood to protect the fabric
when the awning is in retracted
position. Some manufacturers use a
plastic hood, or a simple fabric flap
that is supposed to cover the fabric.
With the aluminum hood, your
awning is always automatically
covered when you retract it. You do
not need to get on a ladder and
reach up to cover the awning as you
do with the fabric flap.
Sunchoice Extended |
Sunchoice Retracted |
Sunchoice Up Close |
