• Robust Lateral Arm Awning
• Die Cast aluminum elbow and shoulder components
• Double cable arm design
• 7:1/14:1 ratio worm gears are used for smooth operation
• Stop for 7:1 gear
• Forged upper arm attachment on 11'6" projection awnings
• Aluminum support and roller tube
• Powder coated components and extrusions
• Optional one-piece hood system.
The Sunstar® Awning system is a retractable patio awning system built with quality components yet economy in mind. You will find the most important features available to retractable awnings in the Sunstar®. Yet the Sunstar® has been awarded the TUV GS certificate for quality assurance.
| Awning Style |
Type |
Standard Frame Colors |
Standard Widths |
Standard Projections |
Recommended Application |
Recommended Fabrics |
 |
Sunstar Lateral Arm Awning |
White, Ivory & Mocha |
Through 24' |
4'2" 5'7" 6'11" 8'7" 10'2" 11'6" |
Deck, Patio, or Storefront |
Para, Sunbrella, & Dickson |
Arms
Sunair®: The upper arm shoulder is made of forged aluminum for all larger 11'6" projection arms. All arms over 8'7" projection use three heavy duty steel springs.
Competition: Typically the competition uses all die-cast or extruded aluminum arm parts. The competition typically uses one or two springs to save on cost.
Benefit: Forged aluminum arm components are stronger than traditional die castings or extrusions resulting in a stronger awning that will hold up to the elements. Two heavy duty steel springs provide better arm tension and longer arm life.
Elbow
Sunair®: The Sunstar® uses twin stainless high quality aircraft cables. The hinge is triple angled with an elliptical cable radius.
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
Sunair®: Hundreds of acrylic solid and striped fabric colors to choose from. You surely will find a fabric to suit 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
Sunair®: All extrusions and components are exclusively made of aluminum. In addition, the Sunstar® 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
Sunair®: 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
Sunair®: 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.
The SOMFY RTS motor features an integrated radio receiver that allows you to operate the awning by remote. With the 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.
Somfy motors are also available as a traditional hardwire system and a normal toggle switch can be installed inside on the wall. With a simple flick of a switch either on the wall or with a remote, the awning will extend or retract automatically.
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.
Three Standard Frame Colors.
The Sunstar® model is available in three (3) standard powder coat frame colors.
Hundreds of fabric colors.
Sunair® offers hundreds of 100% acrylic fabric colors from the leading national fabric weavers like Tempotest by Para, and Sunbrella and Dickson by Glen Raven Mills.
Sunstar® with standard hood.
Aluminum Hood.
The Sunstar® 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.
Sunstar Extended |
Sunstar Retracted |
Sunstar Up Close |
