Looks great!

Does the job by keeping us out of the sun and looks fantastic! Fast delivery. Takes 2 to install.

Very flimsy and fully extended without posts is too much for it to hold and sags. Not with the price

Great product. Fairly easy to install. Looks great!!

Great looking addition to the deck

The shipping was fast, it shipped the next day, everything complete. The assembly was straight forward (I did look at u-tube video before I bought it). Inserting the spline into the fabric is easy if you line up everything in a straight line. I put it together by myself but had help putting it up. (it is 13 ft. long)

Great product for that price.

Lowe’s will not install

I initially bought this product to install myself. I felt it was a little more than I can do so I called Lowe’s and they tell me they don’t install retractable awnings, yet they advertise they can install their products. Probably not he most difficult thing in the world but more than so can do, I will likely return this item.

I like it an it matches the color of my house

I'm rating my 12 foot Aleko manual crank awning in dark gray with five stars because the value is amazing. It functions as desired so I'm very happy. Since mine is new, I do not know how well it with endure over many seasons of use, however I will take mine down and store it over the winters. My only caution is with the instructions. They should be more detailed regarding the placement of the mounts relative to the arms which need clearance for tilt adjustment.

Retractable awning

Looks good and works great. Followed instructions and easy to assemble. Mounted to concrete block home with supplied mounting hardware, but included anchoring epoxy for secure mounting.

Retractable Patio Awning - 12x10 Feet - Ivory

The roller guide made it impossible to fit the square metal holder to get fitted into the middle u anchor. It also made it very difficult to get it into the 2 side u anchors.

Retractable White Frame Patio Awning - 13 x 10 Feet - Gray and White Striped

Did not work in our space. It costs as much in shipping to return as the cost of the awning.

Horrible installation instructions

Parts were missing in the original shipment.

Doesn't close properly.

Several of the pre-drilled holes did not line up and had to be redrilled. I'm an experienced person used to complicated instructions and complex parts installation. While for the most part the instructions and drawings were reasonably clear, a few were simply wrong. Operated the awning twice. The 3rd attempt it would not roll straight. You could get it almost all the way closed with force but only with it bunched up and skewed to one side. Chinese product. Poor operation if operates at all is to be expected.

Have been using a ez up for a cook station. They would last one or two sessions. Decided to give the 12ft Aleko a try. So far the option of quick open an roll up is far better. For the cost and ease of operation it’s a much better option. Assembly was straight forward with a lot of on line video tips available. Do be aware if you order Trough HD it comes in two packages tracking only followed one of the two I my case requiring two trips to the store. Only down side might be with the fabric used. It is a sun shade and states such as not made to use in the rain nor would it support the weight. I use support posts in my situation and as fabric starts to get older will look into a more durable fabric.

not roof mount as misleading picture shows

I think the awning itself is ok. Picture showed is mounted on the roof. I assumed that was correct. It was the reason we bought two of these. When the installer came, we were told it was not roof mount without brackets. Called Aleko and was lectured on doing my consumer due diligence. I read everything on the description. No where did it say roof mount sold seperately. Had to order 4 ceiling mounts @ $29. each. Installer came again and we were told there are 3 Brackets on each awning. Had to order 2 more, 6 total at $29each. When I receive the last 2, that will make 3 trips from installer to finish this job. Customer service needs to do their due diligence and take the misleading ad off the websites they advertise on.

No I was not able to get approved from the HOA because of the material so I returned it unopened

Good product

For a low budget awning it works very well . Fabric is maybe a little heavier than your bbq grill cover. I'd say you probably get 5 years out of it with alot of sun exposure. They do sell replacement fabrics. There are alot of reviews about trouble with installation or hanging improperly or low. This awning will adjust perfectly. You need some common sense and pretty decent mechanical abilities. If you are unsure in the least bit do yourself a favor and hire a professional. I own a CONTRACTING company and was able to do it by myself. However I dont reccomend this. You really need 2 people.

Required two people to assemble. Unsure of how it'll withstand...

Required two people to assemble. Unsure of how it'll withstand high winds or rain because we keep it rolled up when not in use.

Good shade , feels cooler , pretty...

Good shade , feels cooler , pretty

Let manufacturer assemble one themselves before shipping. Then modify instructions.

Instructions are almost impossible to understand. Needs more clarification and better pictures.