Searching 'SunSetter awning' usually means you want a motorized, folding-arm retractable awning for a patio or deck, often bought online or through a local retailer. We design, supply and install our own folding-arm awnings in Ontario, measured on site, mounted to your actual wall, with a 5-year warranty in writing.
SunSetter awning alternative in Ontario
Most people typing 'SunSetter awning' into a search bar are not loyal to that brand name specifically – they are looking for a motorized, folding-arm retractable awning that pulls out over a patio or deck for shade and tucks away when it rains or gets windy. That category of product is sold a few different ways: packaged kits ordered online and self-installed, or custom units measured and fitted by a local installer. The search term has become shorthand for the product type more than any one company.
We install folding-arm retractable awnings in both configurations: boxed, where the fabric and arms sit inside an enclosed cassette that protects them when retracted, and open, where the arms and roller bar are exposed, which keeps the cost lower and the look simpler. Either can run manual, with a hand crank, or motorized, with a wall switch or remote, and we can add a wind or sun sensor that retracts the awning automatically in a gust. Every frame we install is aluminum, finished to match your home's trim or siding.
We do not sell a boxed kit sized to the nearest foot. A technician measures your wall, header height, and the clearance you actually have, then we build the awning to those dimensions and bring it back to mount. Mounting means anchoring into the wall framing or fascia – not just the siding – because a loaded awning arm puts real lateral pull on the bracket in wind. If the wall needs reinforcement before it can take that load, we say so before we quote, not after.
What it solves
Shade without losing the whole yard
A retractable awning gives you shade over a dining table or seating area on demand, then opens the sky back up when you want sun or a clear view. That flexibility is the main reason people move away from a fixed canopy or umbrella toward a retractable system.
Protection that gets out of the way of weather
Fabric left extended in heavy wind or snow load can tear or bend the arms. A manual crank or motorized retraction, especially paired with a wind sensor, means the awning is only out when conditions are safe for it.
One-button control
A motorized awning extends and retracts from a wall switch or remote, which matters if the awning is wide, mounted high, or used daily. It also removes the step of fighting a crank handle every time the weather changes.
A frame that matches the house
Because we build to your wall and your colour choice rather than picking from a boxed kit's stock finishes, the awning reads as part of the house rather than an add-on bolted to the siding.
What it costs
Supplied and installed, a single screen has ranged from $2,900 to $21,900 on real jobs since 2022.
Every project is unique. The final figure depends on the size and number of openings, the options you choose and the site itself, and we put it in writing after a free on-site measure.
What moves the number:
- the projection and width of the awning – a deeper reach over a larger patio needs a stronger arm system
- motorised versus manual, hand-crank operation
- whether wind or sun sensors are added
- the fabric grade and pattern selected, since acrylic and solution-dyed fabrics carry different costs
- whether the mounting wall or fascia needs reinforcement before the bracket can go up
- access and height of the install on the building
- the frame colour or finish chosen to match the home, and whether lighting or heating is built into the housing
Jobs we've done
Retractable awning over a glass-railed pool deck
Wall-mounted retractable awning over a patio
Retractable awning over a rear balcony
Retractable awning on a restaurant storefront, Toronto
If you want the full breakdown of retractable awning types, dimensions and the install process before you request a quote, see our retractable awnings page.
How the ROLLerUP® Process Works
Consultation
We begin with a free consultation to understand your needs and space. Our experts will help you select the perfect shading solution.
Custom Design & Quote
We provide a custom design based on your space and preferences, along with a clear, no-hidden-cost quote.
Professional Installation
Our team installs your new shading system quickly and professionally, ensuring a seamless fit and finish.
Post-Installation Support
After installation, we offer maintenance tips and ongoing support to ensure you’re fully satisfied.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where we install this
Ontario's wind gusts and sudden spring storms are the main reason we push people toward motorized operation with a wind sensor rather than a manual crank left extended by mistake. Wall construction also varies a lot here, from older brick to newer siding over OSB, which is why we check framing before we quote a bracket. We've completed 23 installs in Toronto and 3 installs in Newmarket since 2022, along with jobs across the GTA and surrounding towns, and the wall-reinforcement conversation comes up on a meaningful share of them.
More about retractable awnings
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We'll measure your wall, walk through boxed versus open and manual versus motorized, and give you a written quote before anything is ordered.