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Retractable Patio
Awnings —Motorized,
Custom Made
Premium motorized retractable awnings
featuring built-in LED lights, Sunbrella®
fabric and a 10-year non-prorated
transferable warranty.
10-Year Warranty
Non-prorated & transferable
Premium Quality
Sunbrella® fabric & LED lighting
Fast & Reliable
Nationwide shipping
4.9 Star Reviews
127+ Reviews
motorized comfort
Open or close with
the touch of a button.
Smart, quiet and
effortless.
built to withstand
the elements
Sunbrella® fabric
resists fading, mold,
mildew and harsh
weather.
Built for comfort. made for life.
Retractable Patio
Awnings —Motorized,
Custom Made
Premium motorized retractable awnings
featuring built-in LED lights, Sunbrella®
fabric and a 10-year non-prorated
transferable warranty.
10-YEAR WARRANTY
Non-prorated & transferable
PREMIUM QUALITY
Sunbrella® fabric & LED lighting
Fast & Reliable
Nationwide shipping
4.9 Star Reviews
127+ Reviews
motorized comfort
Open or close with
the touch of a button.
Smart, quiet and
effortless.
built to withstand
the elements
Sunbrella® fabric
resists fading, mold,
mildew and harsh
weather.
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Create a cool, shaded space
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smart automation
Motorized operation with remote
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High-quality materials and craftsmanship
that stand the test of time.
Retractable Patio Awnings — Motorized, Custom Made & Installed on Long Island
Custom motorized retractable patio awnings — featuring Shade Sense Outdoor’s premium system with built-in dimmable LED lights and Sunbrella® fabric, backed by a 10-year non-prorated transferable warranty.
Available through Curtain Avenue, your authorized Shade Sense Outdoor dealer on Long Island.
4.9★ · 127 Reviews | Authorized Shade Sense Outdoor Dealer | Free Consultation | Long Island Showroom | Free Samples | Nationwide Delivery
Shade Sense Outdoor Motorized Retractable Awning
The Shade Sense Outdoor motorized retractable patio awning is one of the few awning systems that includes premium features as standard — not as expensive upgrades. Every unit ships with built-in dimmable LED lighting, Sunbrella® fabric, semi-cassette housing, smart home integration and a 10-year non-prorated transferable warranty. It’s the retractable patio awning that installs once and lasts for a decade.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Standard width range | 10 feet to 40 feet — custom to your exact measurement |
| Cross-arm width range | From 8 feet — for balconies, narrow spaces and deep projections |
| Projection options | 8 feet, 10 feet or 12 feet |
| Fabric | Sunbrella® acrylic — fade, UV and stain resistant for the product life |
| LED lighting | Built-in dimmable LED — standard, no upgrade needed |
| Housing | Semi-cassette — fabric and motor protected when retracted |
| Frame | Premium anti-corrosion aluminum — salt-air rated |
| Warranty | 10-year non-prorated, transferable warranty |
| Smart home | Remote · App · Alexa · Google Home compatible |
Why Choose a Motorized Patio Awning?
A motorized patio awning changes how you use your outdoor space because it actually gets used. Manual cranks are a barrier — the awning stays retracted because operating it is effort. A motorized patio awning extends in seconds with one button press, so it becomes part of daily outdoor life rather than a seasonal installation you rarely touch.
- Remote control — open and close from anywhere on your patio
- App control — operate from your phone, even when away from home
- Voice control — fully compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home
- Automated schedules — extend at 2pm when the sun hits your deck, retract at sunset automatically
- Wind sensor integration — automatically retracts in high winds to protect the awning
Patio Awning With Lights — A Feature That Changes Everything
Ask anyone who’s installed a patio awning with lights built in: it transforms the outdoor space from a daytime feature into an evening one. The Shade Sense Outdoor system includes dimmable LED lighting in the cassette housing as standard. Dim to a warm glow for a dinner party. Full brightness for a family gathering. No additional lighting fixtures, no extra wiring — the LEDs are integrated into the awning structure and work independently of the retraction motor.
This is genuinely rare at this market level. Most competing retractable patio awnings either don’t offer integrated lighting at all, or charge $300–600 as an add-on. At Shade Sense Outdoor, it comes with every unit.
Great for entertaining: Order your awning in a neutral Sunbrella® tone — Stone, Canvas Natural, Dove Grey or Classic Champagne — then use the dimmable LED lighting to set the mood. Neutral fabric plus warm LED gives a consistent, beautiful outdoor atmosphere across all seasons and times of day.
For vertical sun protection, check out our outdoor solar shades or consider our motorized outdoor screens for full coverage.
Sunbrella® Fabric — Why It Matters
Sunbrella® is the outdoor fabric specification used on superyacht decks, luxury hotel terraces and premium restaurant outdoor dining areas. Solution-dyed acrylic fibres — colour runs through every fibre, not just coated on the surface — resist UV fading for the entire product life. Water-repellent, stain-resistant, breathable and mould-proof. Available in hundreds of colours and patterns.
The Sunbrella® fabric is precisely why Shade Sense Outdoor can offer a 10-year non-prorated warranty. It genuinely lasts. ‘Non-prorated’ means the full warranty value applies throughout all 10 years — not a sliding scale that leaves you with 20% coverage in year 9. ‘Transferable’ means it moves to the new owner if you sell your home — an actual selling point when the time comes.
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Retractable Awning Long Island — Dealer, Measurement & Installation
Curtain Avenue is the only authorized Shade Sense Outdoor dealer with a showroom on Long Island. We don’t just supply — we measure your patio or deck precisely, recommend the right awning width and projection, handle the custom order and professionally install the complete system. One team, from consultation to commission.
Our service area covers all of Long Island — Huntington Station, Nassau County, Suffolk County, North Shore, South Shore — and all five boroughs of New York City. If you’re searching for a motorized awning on Long Island, a retractable awning in Nassau County or a premium awning installation anywhere in the New York metro area, book a free in-home consultation and we’ll come to you.
Long Island installation note: Coastal Long Island presents specific considerations for retractable awning installation — salt air exposure, coastal winds and high summer UV. We specify anti-corrosion aluminum hardware, salt-air-rated motors and Sunbrella® fabric as standard for all Long Island awning installations. These aren’t upgrades here — they’re necessities.
See the Shade Sense Outdoor Awning in Our Long Island Showroom
Visit 470 Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station, NY · Call: 631-364-0360 · Book a free in-home consultation online
→ Free Sunbrella® samples delivered · Free measurement · Professional installation · 10-year warranty
How to Order Your Retractable Patio Awning
Step 1 — Consultation: Visit our showroom, call 631-364-0360, or book a free in-home consultation. We’ll discuss your space, sun exposure, usage and which awning width and projection works best.
Step 2 — Measurement: We measure your patio, deck or pergola to the millimetre. Awnings are built to exact widths — precision here determines how the finished awning looks and performs.
Step 3 — Sunbrella® Selection: Choose your Sunbrella® fabric from hundreds of options. We bring samples to your in-home consultation so you can see colours in your actual outdoor lighting conditions.
Step 4 — Order & Build: Your awning is custom-built to your specifications. Lead time: 3–5 weeks from order confirmation. Free delivery to Long Island and all of New York.
Step 5 — Professional Installation: Full installation by our Long Island team. All fixings, wiring and smart home pairing handled. Full demonstration before we leave. 10-year non-prorated warranty registered.
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Retractable Patio Awning FAQ
A retractable patio awning is a motorized or manual fabric awning mounted above a patio, deck or pergola that extends outward to create shade and retracts neatly into a housing when not in use. Motorized versions use a quiet electric motor — operated by remote, app or voice — to extend and retract. The Shade Sense Outdoor awning extends up to 12 feet from the wall to provide overhead shade coverage.
Custom motorized retractable patio awning pricing varies by width, projection, fabric choice and motor specification. Shade Sense Outdoor awnings come with Sunbrella® fabric and integrated LED lighting as standard — features competitors charge extra for. Book a free consultation at curtainavenue.com/window-treatment-consultation/ or call 631-364-0360 for a personalised quote.
Three things: 1) Sunbrella® fabric as standard — the gold standard outdoor fabric that resists UV fading for the product life. 2) Built-in dimmable LED lighting included — not as an upgrade. 3) 10-year non-prorated transferable warranty — the full warranty applies for all 10 years and transfers to a new homeowner. These are genuine differentiators, not marketing claims.
Shade Sense Outdoor awnings are rated for normal outdoor conditions. In high winds (above 25mph), we recommend retracting the awning to protect the fabric and arms — this can be automated with an optional wind sensor that triggers automatic retraction. For light rain, the awning can remain extended as the fabric sheds water. Retract and allow to dry fully before storage to prevent mildew.
Yes — Curtain Avenue is the authorized Shade Sense Outdoor dealer on Long Island. We service all of Nassau County, Suffolk County and New York City. Our team handles full installation including fixings, motor wiring and smart home pairing. Book a free in-home consultation at curtainavenue.com or call 631-364-0360.
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