A SunSetter Awning lets you outsmart the weather, save energy, and cut energy costs. It transforms your deck or patio into a beautiful semi-permanent "outdoor room", a shady retreat where you'll love to spend time. It keeps your family and patio furniture cool and protected from hot sun, passing showers, and harmful UV rays far better than a tippy umbrella or other shade device. It can be as much as 20 degrees cooler under your awning.