VEVOR Retractable Side Awning, 71″ x 236″ Patio Retractable Side Screen with 180 g/m² Polyester Fabric, Waterproof Sunshade Outdoor Privacy Screen Room Divider for Garden, Balcony, Pools, Deck, Gray

Retractable Side Awning with 180 g/m² PU-Coated Polyester for UV30+ Sun Protection

An 180 g/m² polyester fabric with a PU coating makes up the VEVOR retractable side awning. It blocks most of the harmful UV radiation from low-angle sunlight entering through the sides rather than the tops of patios, decks, and balconies. This side-angle coverage addresses the problem that overhead canopies and pergolas have: they block the sun from the top down, but they do not protect you from the sun’s rays when it is low in the sky in the morning or late afternoon.

In moderate wind conditions, the 180 g/m² cloth weight provides sufficient transparency and structural stability to keep the screen surface taut and flat across the 19.68-foot deployed length, helping maintain the fabric’s tautness during normal outdoor use. As a general rule, the awning should be retracted during heavy rain or strong winds to keep the fabric in good shape and the frame strong over time.

Spring Steel Retraction Mechanism and Aluminum Roller Tube for Smooth Side-Pull Operation

The awning’s retracting system consists of an aluminum alloy roller tube and a steel spring mechanism that keeps the fabric taut across its entire width when extended or retracted. For even tension across the roller width, the fabric retracts equally into the roller housing without bunching, uneven rolling, or slack sections appearing on one side of the screen.

With the side-pull design, you can move the fabric in and out by pulling the free edge of the screen horizontally, rather than using a crank handle or a motorized drive system. It is easy to feel how tight the fabric is when you pull it out, and you can stop and secure the screen at any point between fully retracted and fully extended. This gives you the freedom to adjust the coverage width to match the sun’s position or the area where you need privacy at any given time.

Powder-Coated Iron Frame with 2° Tilt Design to Reduce Fabric Sagging

The main frame, flexible pole, and support post are all made of iron and powder-coated to protect them from rust and other outdoor damage. The iron construction gives the awning frame the rigidity it needs to remain stable under the lateral tension from the spring-steel retract mechanism and the fabric load across the 19.68-foot span. This keeps the frame from deflecting and the posts from leaning.

The frame has a 2° forward tilt in the support post design, creating a slight angle that helps maintain fabric tension. This shape makes it less likely that the cloth will sag towards the wall at the top edge when it is being set up. This keeps the screen surface straight and taut across its entire height.

5.91×19.68 ft Coverage Area for Patio, Deck, Balcony, and Poolside Privacy

When the screen is up, it is 5.91 feet (1800 mm) tall and 19.68 feet (6000 mm) wide, making a big side panel that can cover most patio and deck edges in a single installation. The 5.91-foot height is sufficient to block the view of both seated and standing people, as well as the low-angle sun at the height of most residential outdoor furniture. The 19.68-foot width covers large outdoor areas, such as long pool surrounds, multi-section deck railings, and open garden boundaries, without requiring multiple units for continuous coverage.

There should be two people working on the initial mounting and frame assembly of the 39.7-pound (18-kilogram) retractable side awning, as it is a large piece of equipment. However, once the frame is in place, one person can easily extend or retract the awning.

Retractable Side Awning with Multi-Surface Mounting Hardware for Flexible Installation

Supports installation on concrete walls, brick walls, and wood decks; these are the three most common types of structural substrates found outside homes, so you do not need any extra fixings or surface-specific kits. In addition to a drill and wrench for surface anchoring, the hardware set includes the wall bracket, post base fixings, and screws needed to complete the installation.

You can change the installation height and wall-to-post distance with the telescopic pole. This lets you set the frame geometry right for the outdoor space without having to make any custom parts or trim the posts. You can install the retractable side awning in a variety of site conditions, including different wall heights, deck rail positions, and post anchor distances, with just one set of hardware rather than custom brackets.

Suitable as a Privacy Screen, Room Divider, Wind Screen, and Sun Shade

The 5.91 x 19.68-foot panel does more than just block the sun. It also works well as an outdoor privacy screen, blocking views from nearby properties, street level, and higher elevations across its entire width. You cannot see who is in the screened area due to the opacity of the 180 g/m² PU-coated fabric panel. However, light can still pass through at a low level, keeping the outdoor space bright rather than making it feel closed off and dark, as solid fencing would.

As a wind screen, the fabric panel slows down the crosswind speed across the protected outdoor area. This makes it more comfortable to eat outside, relax by the pool, and have parties in the garden when it is windy. Because it is movable, the panel can be fully pulled back in minutes if the wind speed is too high for safe operation. This leaves the space open again without having to take anything apart.