AECOJOY8.2'×6.5' Patio Awning Retractable Sun Shade Awning Cover Outdoor Patio Canopy Sunsetter Deck Awnings with Manual Crank Handle, Beige

This is the second awning we've purchased from this company. Several years ago we bought the 8' wide awning and have been pleased with it. The awning held up well. We'd made some adjustments to the patio, and wanted a second awning to supplement the one we already had. Of course I went back to the same company. It arrived in record time. Again, the materials used are high quality. And while not entirely easy to assemble, we were able to put it together in a couple of hours. However, there were some issues. 1) one of the mounting bars (which on this model have to be put together as they're in two pieces and would be too long to ship in a single piece) was the wrong one. The company had shipped us two RIGHT hand bars instead of a right and left bar. We were able to make it work, but it required drilling additional holes in the other end to be able to attach the screws. 2) one of the adjustment bolts was cross-threaded. Again, we were able to make it work by tapering the end of the bolt, thereby grinding off the ruined threads. And 3) the two nylon washers that keep the moving arms separated were missing, requiring a trip to the hardware store to find 2 nylon washers that would fit (about $0.59 cents for both - but a nuisance nonetheless). It's up now. It's functional and serves its intended purpose. A little tighening up on the distribution side of things and this would be a 5-star review.

We are very satisfied with these awnings. We bought 4, 8 ft tan awnings. Assembly was done by one person (me) and a child as my assistant.The videos helped and I Referred to the paper copy included and the videos to counter check and be sure I was doing things right. It took some patience but came together pretty well. For hanging the awning you will need two people and two ladders and need know a little something about proper fastening. Such as securing it properly so that it won’t be hazard.These are easy to roll out and rolling in takes just a tad bit of effort but is pretty easy also.The one problem I had was with the T bolt that connects the side arm bar to the front of the awning and allows it to be pushed in and out. We had two bolts shear off. One before we assembled the whole thing and hung it, and another one after we had it assembled and hung. The company was great the first time it happened and sent out the replacement part quickly stating that they had strengthened this part and it shouldn’t happen again. I recently messaged them about the second part that broke and requested a new part for every awning to be sure it doesn’t happen again. If they don’t send the parts I will update but as of now I am a satisfied customer and despite the hassle of the bolts shearing off I would still order these awnings again. They are great.

THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET SO BAD, IF DON'T SAY STUPID . GIVE ME VERY HARD TIME TO FIND OUT HOW IT SHOULD BE

Because it has video guidance for assembly/installation. I got right, however, it did not show how to adjust to a perfect level.It is said it can stand up to 20 miles/h wind, but I am not sure. I closed it even >10 miles/h wind.I don't know what is its lifespan.I have an updated one. I bought AECOJOY 10'×8' Patio Awning from Amazon on 6/21/2022, and today is 8/6/2022, less than 2 months, and it was broken. A bolt that attaches to the fabric is broken and the fabric is free fall on one side (see the picture). Today wind is only 9 miles per hour. I have been worried about its quality.

The media could not be loaded. Excellent quality and very well done, I love it, hopefully it will less a long time 🙏🏽

Took awhile to install, other than that it works perfect and looks great! I don't have a covered deck and would like to sit outside if it rains or to get shade. Priced very affordable considering some of the others I looked at! I love the fact that I can have it all the way out or partially!

The price is great. The final product appears to be good. But the assmbly and installation is challenging. The arms are spring loaded with a single elbow to keep the awning tight when extended and rolled up. At one point in the assembly instructions, you cut the straps restraining the arms. Be careful, when I cut the straps, the arms got bent. I had to put everything back into place and raise the angle quite a bit on one side to make it even. If you are not mechanical, you will need a mechanically minded friend. Otherwise, this might be a risky purchase.

Be sure to wait on the new and improved arm link bolts which arrive in a separate delivery. One of the bolts broke when I was assembling them and it appears the company had a lot of complaints and now just sends new bolts when you place an order. If you are attaching the awning to a wooden structure I found installing a 2x6 the best way to go. It's too difficult to find studs in the exact location where you need them. All in all a very decent product for a good price, very satisfied.