About Our Awnings: At Dutchess Awnings we offer a full line of awning products. For the homeowner interested in creating shade and protection from the elements around your home, our residential products will be of interest to you. A Dutchess Awning professional installer will visit your home and advise you as to the awning that best suits your needs. He will precisely measure, guaranteeing you a perfect fit. A retractable awning from Dutchess Awnings allows you to enjoy sun when you want it and shade when you need it. We offer a lifetime manufacturer's warranty - the best in the business. The feature that allows our frame to stand out above all others is the unique spring loaded shoulder joint tension system which absorbs the shock of wind loads and rain, deflecting the pressure from wall brackets. You won't experience the wear and tear on the frame you may experience with other types of frames. Our motorized units all use Somfy motors, an excellent motor carrying a 10 year warranty. If your home is better suited to a stationary frame awning, we will design, measure and custom manufacture an awning for your patio or deck using quality components. We assemble the frame with one inch galvanized steel and mount the frame on your patio or deck. The fabric is tied to the frame and can be left out all season long. The fabric is removed from the frame in the Fall and reinstalled each Spring. We can also provide you with custom made fixed frame window and door awnings. We assemble our frames in our shop using aluminum tubing and this means no rusting and will always look "new". The frame is made to your exact specifications, assuring you of an awning to perfectly fit your needs. For our commercial customers, we offer a full range of attractive awnings which will protect your customers from sun and rain. As with all our products, we will measure and install an awning which will precisely suit your needs. We use Sunbrella fabric for all our awnings because it is fade resistant, mold and mildew resistant and carries a 10 year warranty. Originally engineered for a marine application, it is perfect for use on an awning and will give you years of enjoyment and protection from UV and UB rays. Somfy Electronic Awning Sensor Accessories Maximize the use of your motorized retractable awning or solar screen with wire-free electronic accessories. These awning sensors work in conjunction with your motorized awning to increase your units’ efficiency while adding a level of protection from changing weather conditions.