After all the years of suffering the heat on a west facing deck I saw that Kohler had an awning that would work with a ranch so I checked it out. I was kind of surprised at the price but (note to previous reviewer) I was there at the time of the Home Show and there was a Home Show discount.
Installation was quick and it made a big difference in my kitchen the minute they dropped the awning onto the frame. I anticipate being able to sit at my kitchen table and be able to keep the blinds open on the sliding door for a change.
I don't know if I will pay for the winter take down and storage as it seemed awfully high for me. I will study how its up there and have some friends help take it down.
Very happy with the purchase. This is my first year so can't say much about durability, etc.. But the fact that they developed an awning for a ranch is terrific in my book!
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