Brasilia Athena Awning
Traditional Retractable ShadeCreate shade, protection, and comfort anytime with the Brasilia Athena retractable awning. This classic—style patio awning with a European flair offers exceptional value and performance. With a 5-year warranty and a range of size and style options, there is an awning suited for any space or taste.
The Athena awning includes an adjustable pitch angle to maximize shade protection efficiently. Combine it with the optional solar mesh screen to protect from the setting sun. It is available in 26 beautiful acrylic fabrics, 10 to 20 feet widths, and manual or motorized operation.
Prefer something more rigid? Check out our fixed aluminum patio covers.
Choose from the already wide range of widths and projections that are offered as standard. Have a width that doesn't quite fit one of the standard sizes? No problem! Just pick the next largest model and just let us know the actual dimension. We'll have your unit custom sized to the nearest inch.
Does the sun make your deck uncomfortable in late afternoon and evening? This optional drop shade adds additional protection and drops down from the end of your awning to provide added protection. 5% openness, 5' high when open.
Whether you choose manual operation or motorized with the included wind sensor, the Brasilia Athena delivers unrivalled value. Cost effective yet still with premium components, modern design and exceptional service and support.
With premium components and built in North America to handle our climates, this awning will provide years of stylish shade. All backed by an exceptional 5 year warranty on the frame, motor and components and 10 years on the fabric.
HOW TO ORDER
Traditional Awning
The best value in its category, our classic, the Athena is our high quality take on the traditional retractable awning. Your awning will be delivered within a 3 to 5 weeks. Limited 5 year warranty on structure and 10 year warranty on fabric. European Designed, Assembled in North America.
Check out our comparison page for a summary of key features and benefits of all retractables
Benefits
Increase Home Value
Add value to your home in multiple ways.
Block the Sun
Protect your family, friends and furniture from harmful rays.
Stop Water Damage
+ stay dry by keeping the rain off your porch or patio.
Reduce Heat
Awnings can reduce solar heat gain by up to 77%.
Add Value
The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) estimates awnings can save as much as $200 a year by reducing the time the air conditioner runs. The association says the energy performance of an awning is usually affected by its style, fabric color and orientation. Realtors say that awnings make their job easier because awnings are "like jewellery on a house." that adds value in four ways:
An undressed window on the inside of your house cries out for draperies, blinds or shades. Dressing exterior windows is just as important because unadorned windows can make your home appear cold and unwelcoming. Awnings add curb appeal to your house in the same way that window dressings on the inside of your home add warmth and decorative value. When a visitor approaches your home, the awnings communicate that you care enough about your house to add curb appeal and aesthetic value.
You spend more money to keep your house cool in the summer months when the sun beats down on your windows all day. Awnings add shade and block the sun, reducing heat build up. When your home is cooler, your air conditioner won't have to work as hard or run as often. You save money while you live there and you pass these savings onto the next owner, which adds value to the sale of your home.
Add a patio awning to your house to make your outdoor space more comfortable. When you can sit outside in the shade, instead of in the blazing hot sun, it will seem as if you added outdoor living space to your home. You and your guests will enjoy being outside and won't have to constantly raise, lower and adjust a patio umbrella. This is a nice convenience for you and a value you pass onto a home buyer.
Awnings are optional accessories that show you are a homeowner who cares about your property. Installing awnings indicates to potential buyers that you probably maintain other aspects of your home, such as the heating and air conditioning systems and the plumbing. Buyers are more likely to purchase a house that has been maintained than a rundown house.
Specifications
Fully Extruded Aluminum Frame
Whether you select the manual or motorized awning, this fully extruded aluminum frame can be installed on a wall or under the soffit. The marine weave acrylic fabric is available in various colours to perfectly match your decor.
Ships in 6-8 business days. Arrives in 3-5 weeks depending on location and season.
Completely assembled and ready to install
Mounts 'almost' flush to the house wall by using a mounting bar which runs the full width of the awning
Fabric is a high quality marine weave acrylic line of fabrics | 320 gram weight, treated for water repellency.
Prorated 10 year fabric and 5 year frame motor warrany - Click here for warranty details.
Built in Flex-Pitch option. Allows you to change the angle of your awning at will, ranging from zero degrees to 35 degrees off of horizontal for maximum shade control.
No pulling or lifting of extra support arms required. Awning opens and closes with a simple turn of a handle on the side of your choice.
Compatible with soft covers and hood covers (sold separately).
The motorized Brasilia Athena comes with a wireless remote and wind sensor.
All motorized Brasilia Athena awnings include manual override and a 15' plug-in cord with remote control.
Enjoy your deck without the worry of support arms or poles.
Frame Colors
The Brasilia Athena has three frame color options.
Fabric Colours
Choose from 26 fabric color options (scroll to see them all). Some fabrics may be out of stock for the season and will not be available during checkout. Can't decide on a color? Contact us, and we'll send you up to 5 samples to help you decide.
Optional Accessories
Soft Awning Cover
A soft cover for traditional awnings. This gray-colored vinyl cover protects your Athena awning when it’s not in use, install it for winter or a long term leave. This item can be purchased with the Athena or on its own.
Easy installation with bungees and eyelets
Gray-colored to fade in the decor
Rolls up for storage
Available for all awning sizes
Fits most types of traditional awnings
Thick, sturdy vinyl
1 low price for all sizes
Aluminum Hood Cover
To improve the longevity of your Brasilia Athena awning. This item can be purchased with the athena or on its own.
For Wall mounted Brasilia Athena awnings only
Needs 9 inches of vertical space to install both the awning and hood cover
Choice of colors to match your awning
Protects your awning all year long
Solar Drop Shade
An optional upgrade for the Brasilia Athena and Brasilia Europa, the solar curtain drops from the front of the awning to protect against the setting sun. It increases comfort in late afternoon and evenings and extends the use of your deck or patio.
Easy installation
Dedicated handle to lower screen on demand
Rolls up for storage
Available for all awning sizes
5% openness, 5' high when open
How to Measure for Your Awning
Brasilia Athena Measuring & Install
Your wall needs to be free of any obstructions (doors, windows, vents, light fixtures) over the whole width of the awning over, by an area 9.5” inches high.
Measure the wall where you want to install your awning. You need at least 96 inches from the ground to any roof, eaves or overhang.
Awnings have from 3 to 6 brackets, depending on length. It is easier to install on a wall than under the soffit if you have the choice.
If your wall is made of masonry, you will need to have at least 4 rows of bricks over the top of the bracket for a safe installation. The weight of the rows above prevents the awning from pulling the bricks loose.
Whether you are installing on siding, masonry or other types of wall, the outer corner of the walls have a few inches without structural parts. Consider this if you have limited space to install the brackets (because of a narrow wall or windows close to the corners.)
If you don’t have free space on your wall, open the soffit and look inside your eaves. You need to see if your trusses or rafters are level or slanted and if they are strong enough to support the awning.
Full measument specifics and installation requirements can be found in the manual by clicking the link below.
Configure & Order Online
The Brasilia Athena Retractable Awning is available in 8', 10' and 12' projections and widths of 10 to 20 feet (some restrictions apply). There are 25 different fabric colors to choose from, and it can all be configured and ordered online and shipped anywhere in the USA in 3-5 weeks.
The Brasilia Athena starts at $1,559.99.
