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Retractable Awnings are much more versatile than you may imagine

Discover The Versatility of Retractable Awnings South Florida homes sometimes exhibit some tough situations to gain shade and sun protection. Almost as if the designers and architects were purposeful in planning for the sun to come straight into the house and beam down right over the patio or deck making it feel like hell. Awning […]

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Can Adding A Retractable Awning to your Home or Business really increase it’s value?

The answer is yes, and here is why. The features and benefits of a retractable awning add so much comfort and savings that the true cost of ownership is very low compared to the initial purchase price. This is not only great for the business owner or homeowner, but for the real estate investor as […]

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Retractable Awning Maintenance, why should I bother?

You’ve invested in a quality shade product for your home or business. Just as your car needs maintenance and your home or business needs maintenance, your retractable awning needs maintenance and cleaning as well. The heat, humidity, dryness cycles, and salt air in South Florida can really test the workings and longevity of any outdoor […]

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RECOVER OR RE-FAB A RETRACTABLE AWNING – (WHAT TO EXPECT)?

Recovering Your Retractable Awning—What To Know Awning Stars specializes in recovering retractable awnings. We often get calls for customers with old tired-out fabrics that would like to get them changed to add “new life” to their awning. That is a great idea because it is about 1/2 the cost of a new awning to replace […]

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Did you know your Somfy® Wind Sensor has batteries?

Awning Stars has come across many customers over the years through service calls that are having issues with their awning retracting in on their own for no apparent reason. 90% of the time it is a wind/motion sensor* issue. And, Here’s why? Somfy motors and controls communicate with each other. Somfy Motors and Somfy wind/motion […]

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