The ECONO-LUX Awning is a "Ready-Made" product that is the ideal solution for those with a need for a quality exterior shading system that is nonetheless economical. The ECONO-LUX is offered in pre-manufactured frame sizes and in four standard fabric colors. This standardization lowers production costs and these savings are then passed along to you without having to sacrifice on quality.
The ECONO-LUX Awning system for your home or office will lower incoming radiant heat by as much as 23% (California Energy Report). With electricity costs being what they are today, the ECONO-LUX by Accent Awnings can pay for itself in a very few short years.
The ECONO-LUX Awning System will assure years of trouble free service at a price that is sure to please even the most cost conscious consumer.
Available Fabric Colors

Features & Specifications
Fabric:
- Solution dyed acrylic - Five (5) popular solid colors (Blue. Green. Black. Burgundy & Bone)
- Marine/Awning grade
- Water Repellant - Fade & Stain Resistant
Thread:- SolarFix PTFE
- THREE TIMES more durable than bonded polyester
Hardware Finish:- Electro-statically applied powder coated finish Oven baked for superior durability
Hardware Colors:
Arm Construction:- Two-part spring loaded folding arm
- The arm consists of a thick-walled tubular aluminum extrusion with dual cable connected to individual inner tension springs
- Arm joints are high quality cast aluminum, tumble-polished, then powdercoated
- Cables and springs are TEFLON coated
Arm Projections:
Pitch Adjustment:- Slope adjustment ranging from 5-85 degrees
Widths:- Three (3) specific widths only
- 8'1" wide ~ 12'0" wide ~ 15'10" wide
Mounting Bar:- 40mm x 40mm powdercoated 6063-T5 aluminum extrusion
Front Bar:- Custom extruded 6063-T5 aluminum powdercoated profile
Roller Tube:- 70mm and 78mm diameter galvanized steel
Operation:- Manually - Worm gear and crank handle
- Motorized - SOMFY tubular motors housed inside the fabric roller tube
Nuts & Bolts- Aircraft quality stainless steel nuts and bolts utilized throughout construction and installation
Retractable Awning Comparison Chart
|
ELITE |
ELITE CASSETTE |
UNI-LUX |
ECONO-LUX |
| Width Range |
6' to 80' |
6' to 19'8" |
6' to 18' |
8'1", 12' & 15'10" |
| Projection Ranges |
5, 6.5, 8, 10, 11, 13 |
5, 6.5, 8, 10 |
5, 6.5, 8, 10 |
6.5, 8, 10 |
| Hardware Color-White |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Hardware Color-Cream |
√ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Hardware Color-Brown |
√ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Fabric available |
150+ Solids & Stripes |
150+ Solids & Stripes |
16 Solids & Stripes |
5 Stock Solids |
| Nuts & Bolts |
316 Stainless Steel |
316 Stainless Steel |
316 Stainless Steel |
316 Stainless Steel |
| Fabric Roller Tube |
72 mm Aluminum |
72 mm Aluminum |
70/78 mm Galvanized |
70/78 mm Galvanized |
| Mounting Support Bar |
Powder Coated Alum 40mm Square Bar |
Powder Coated Alum 40mm Square Bar |
Powder Coated Alum 40mm Square Bar |
Powder Coated Alum 40mm Square Bar |
| Vertical Drop Valance |
Optional up to 19'8" Wide |
Optional up to 19'8" Wide |
N/A |
N/A |
| Arm Type |
Double Cable Double Spring |
Double Cable Double Spring |
Double Cable Single Spring |
Double Cable Single Spring |
| Front Bar |
Powder Coated Aluminum |
Powder Coated Aluminum |
Powder Coated Aluminum |
Powder Coated Aluminum |
| Cross Arm Option |
Yes (up to 10’Proj) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Roof Mount Available |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Aluminum Hood |
Optional |
N/A |
Optional |
Optional |
| Manual Operation |
√ |
√ |
√ |
√ |
| Motor Control Options (SOMFY) |
Interior Switch Remote Transmitter Plug-In |
Interior Switch Remote Transmitter Plug-In |
Interior Switch Remote Transmitter Plug-In |
Interior Switch Remote Transmitter Plug-In |
| Wind, Sun & Wind, Remotes & Timers |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| Manual Override |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
N/A |
| Thread Type |
SolarFix PTFE |
SolarFix PTFE |
SolarFix PTFE |
SolarFix PTFE |
| Thread Warranty |
10 Year |
10 Year |
10 Year |
10 Year |
| Motor & Electronics Warranty |
5 Year |
5 Year |
5 Year |
5 Year |
| Fabric Warranty |
*10 Year |
*10 Year |
*10 Year |
5 Year |
| Arm Warranty |
20 Year |
20 Year |
7 Year |
5 Year |
*2009 Update: New Generation Sunbrella has a New Pro-Rated Limited Warranty of 10 Years