Tangkula 10 x 8.2 Ft Retractable Awning, Aluminum Patio Sun Shade w/Crank Handle and Water-Resistant Polyester, Outdoor Patio Manual Awning Cover, Beige

So I've had this for more than a year now and the only damage it sustained is the end fraying. Still functions just the way we got it. The box was a little heavy so be careful. Installing this also requires two people of course to make things a little easier. For the amount I paid I'd say yes get this, it's good value for what you get and will last and still look good aside from the fraying ends.

Actually very well made, and excellent quality considering the price point. These retractable awnings can be 10x the price. Yes there are numerous components which need assembling, but everything makes sense once you see how it should work. The fabric is not as high quality as more expensive awnings, but that’s to be expected. This product exceeded my expectations for the price. If you want a decent awning, that looks nice, and don’t want to spend big money, this is a great choice.

It seems well made and has worked well for the first week. However, installation took me about two weeks. The instructions lay out 10 steps in 6 languages. The type is so small I needed a magnifying glass and the drawings so small the meaning was often unclear. The biggest problem for me is that it is designed to mount on a vertical masonry wall, while we needed to mount on the horizontal soffit. I eventually did this by mounting the awning on a 2x6" board using 3/8" carriage bolts inserted from the soffit side. I started with bolts 2 1/2" long to be sure to have enough thread, but then discovered that one of the four positions required a shorter bolt because of interference by the turning mechanism. I used 3 1/2" deck strews to fasten the board (with inserted bolts) to the joists. Then the hard part. Using the order of assembly in the instructions, I found it impractical to attach the assembled awning at both ends simultaneously (even with the help of my wife). What worked for me was to remove the two articulating arms, and then one end bracket can be attached on its own, then insert the roller, and attach the other bracket. One is then faced with the challenge of attaching the two articulating arms, which I was able to do with some maneuvering. One of the more difficult aspects of the design is described in the instructions as "Please move part K to a suitable position". No explanation of what makes a position suitable. I think getting the position right gets the arms folded up neatly, but the design makes it difficult/impossible to change the position with everything assembled. In my case, the arms are not quite symmetrical, but I'm afraid to try making any adjustments. As is the awning seems to function fine. I improved the design by leaving the fringe off.

Excelente calidad

POOR MATERIALS FABRIC DID NOT EVEN LAST ONE YEAR

I've installed 2 of these shades. They work perfectly and have held up very well in windy conditions when I forgot to roll them in. Would by again!

When I received it, it appears to have been returned. It was scratched and had dents, but I had hired a handyman to install it and he discovered it when he opened the box. He said he thought it was just cosmetic and would work, it just had some dings, dents and scratches! So now I guess I will see how sturdy it is but I suggest you thoroughly look at it before installing!

Would be nice to include hardware to install on a wood frame building. Also, just drilling and threading both end caps would permit the user to put the cranking system on either end.Directions for assembly are terrible, I had to build and disassemble this many times because I thought I had it right then the next part doesn't fit etc. Found YouTube videos that are filmed from miles away and don't show enough details.Aside from assembly and installation, it's very nice and works great. I like that the angle can be easily adjusted.