The Awntech Destin is a standard motorized patio retractable awning that includes a pre-installed white powder-coated aluminum protective hood. The awning is heavy-duty, fully assembled, DIY, and hand-crafted. Its left motor operation includes a remote control, a pre-installed motor with a 12 ft long black chord (110V outlet), a manual override loop, and a 5 ft long crank handle / rocker arm to extend and retract the awning manually. The beautiful framework is made out of rust resistant, powder coated, commercial-grade, steel and aluminum. The awnings' lateral arms are multi-chambered with dual stainless steel cables . The protective hood shields the top and sides of the awning when fully retracted. The mounting brackets are powder-coated aluminum and the hardware is stainless steel, providing additional support to the durable frame. The awning fabric cover and valance are woven out of the Beauty-Mark branded 100% acrylic fabric and has resistant coatings to help (1) maintain its rich color while being exposed to harsh UV rays, (2) prevent mildew and soil buildup, and (3) maintain a water resistant barrier allowing for rain to roll off of the awning and not soak through the fabric. It is recommended that the awnings are used only during sunny weather and to avoid the use of the awning during poor weather conditions such as rain, snow, high winds, etc. The performance of the awning is durable and can withstand high winds up to 35mph. Awntech guarantees quality and ensures that these retractable awnings have a long-lasting design and structure.