Retractable awning recommendations or advice?

We are thinking of putting in one of those retractable motorized awnings over the backyard. It gets a lot of sun and is really too hot for the kid to play for most of the day. We tried a sun umbrella but it just covers too little space.
Anyone have one of these awnings and have a good recommendation to share or advice to offer?
Thanks!

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NeoGrec | 9 years ago

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Neighbors on the other side of our donut hole have one. Their deck is south facing and they seem to use it a lot. It looks like it’s from SunSetter — I get their brochures in the mail. Design-wise, it’s not super chic but pretty neutral in appearance.