Sunsetter Awnings Accessories

SunSetter awnings are compatible with a variety of accessories that can increase their durability and usefulness, such as screens, weather covers, lights, extra supports and cleaning kits. The official SunSetter website has a complete list of accessories available for each awning model, and also offers online ordering.

Types

Accessories are available for SunSetter motorized awnings, VISTA lateral arm awnings and the manually operated awning models. The motorized awnings and manually operated VISTA models use the same accessories, and the manual models 900XT and 1000XT use another type of accessories. Some accessories, such as the patio lights and awning cover, are available for all models, and some accessories only work with one model type or the other. The SunSetter website lists accessories according to the type of awning model.

Function

Most SunSetter awning accessories serve to make the awning area more comfortable and user-friendly. However, some accessories provide extra support for the awning, or help owners protect and maintain the awning. The 900XT and 1000XT models offer a center brace to help keep the awning taut and fully extended, de-flappers which help prevent the awning from being blown by the wind, and rainway arches to keep the awning from sagging when it gets wet. All models are compatible with an accessory cover that protects the awning when it is not being used, and a cleaning kit accessory which includes a brush, cleaning solution, touch-up paint and fabric repair patch. Owners of motorized awnings can purchase a remote control accessory that allows them to adjust the awning from inside the house.

Features

Accessories that can make the awning area more comfortable include side and front covers, and floor mats. The manual awnings are compatible with fiberglass screens that hang down from the sides of the awning to create a screened-in porch area and keep out insects. Owners can also add an optional floor accessory to the screened in area to make it totally enclosed. All types of awnings work with weatherbreaker accessories, which are vinyl screens that hang down from the awning to protect the area from sun, wind and light rain. All models also offer floor mats that cover rough areas of the deck or patio, and protect it from furniture. Both manual and motorized models also offer patio light accessories, which can owners can string along the edges of the awning to light up the area for evening use.

Size

Since SunSetter awnings come in different widths, ranging from 7 to 20 feet, it's important for owners to choose accessories that are the right size for their awning. Customers who go to the SunSetter website, linked below, can click the How to Order button and choose Awning Accessories from the drop-down menu. On the page that appears, customers can choose the type of awning model they have, then select the width of the awning they have. The website will then display a list of available accessories for that model and size, as well as prices for that particular size.

Considerations

Customers may be able to save money on awning accessories by ordering a SunSetter accessory package deal, which includes several different accessories grouped according to type. For example, all models offer a sun package that includes one front and one side weather breaker at about a 17 percent discount compared to buying these pieces separately. The manual models also offer a protection package that includes the center brace, de-flappers, awning cover and a cleaning kit. The wind and rain package includes rainway arches, de-flappers, awning cover and a choice of a front or side weatherbreaker. The add-a-room package includes screens, patio lights and basic support and cleaning accessories, for about 25 percent less than buying each accessory individually.

Resources

• SunSetter.com has accessories for motorized and VISTA awnings.
• SunSetter.com has accessories for manual awnings.
• SunSetter.com offers accessory packages at a discount.