Show the installation area
Send wall photos, the proposed mounting position and nearby doors, windows or roof edges. The fixing arrangement needs review for the actual building.
Retractable patio shade
Awnings for patios and outdoor seating
Looking for shade that can retract when you want more daylight? Discuss retractable and cassette awning options with JY Home Shade, starting with your wall, patio layout and intended use.
Plan your shade
Start with the space and mounting position
Available configurations and suitability are confirmed for the project before quotation.
Mark the shade you need
Provide approximate width and projection, seating positions and the times you want shade. Include your city and site exposure.
Confirm the configuration
Discuss cassette style, fabric, operation and controls. Ask for the quoted system's dimensions, use limits, delivery scope and installation requirements.
Choosing an awning
What is the difference between a retractable and a cassette awning?
Retractable describes the ability to extend and retract the shade. Cassette describes the housing around the retracted assembly. An awning can be both retractable and cassette-style; confirm what the proposed housing encloses.
Should I choose an awning or a pergola?
Consider an awning when retractable fabric shade suits the patio and mounting conditions. Consider a pergola when you want a defined frame and roof system with project-specific side options. Compare your layout and use before choosing a product.
Can an awning stay extended in all weather?
Do not assume that it can. Wind and rain use limits depend on the quoted system and installation. Obtain the applicable operating instructions and confirm when the awning must be retracted.
What should I include in an enquiry?
Send photos, approximate width and projection, mounting height, location, quantity and preferred operation. Product specifications, fabric choices, pricing and delivery arrangements are confirmed for the selected configuration.
Is a full-cassette awning worth choosing over a semi-cassette?
Consider a full cassette when protecting the retracted fabric and mechanism is a priority. A semi-cassette provides partial enclosure. Compare the actual closed housing, mounting location, cleaning access and quoted cost. Cassette type alone does not establish wind resistance or permission to use the awning in rain.
Does awning projection equal the shaded area?
No. Projection describes how far the awning extends; the shadow also depends on sun direction, time of day, mounting height and fabric angle. Mark your seating area and when you use it, then review the proposed shade position before confirming width and projection.
Before choosing a configuration, compare an awning with a pergola or prepare awning width and projection measurements.
Send your patio photos and dimensions
Tell us where you need shade and how you plan to use the space.