--- product_id: 54731055 title: "tectake® Aluminium Side Awning, 160 x 300cm, Extendable & Automatic Retractable Privacy Screen, Easy Installation, Opaque Sunshade Canopy with UV and Wind Protection for Balcony, Patio, Garden - Black" brand: "tectake" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/54731055-tectake-aluminium-side-awning-160-x-300cm-extendable-and-automatic store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # 3m retractable length UV & rain resistant Easy 10-min install tectake® Aluminium Side Awning, 160 x 300cm, Extendable & Automatic Retractable Privacy Screen, Easy Installation, Opaque Sunshade Canopy with UV and Wind Protection for Balcony, Patio, Garden - Black **Brand:** tectake **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Privacy, Shade & Style—Retract Your Way to Outdoor Bliss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** tectake® Aluminium Side Awning, 160 x 300cm, Extendable & Automatic Retractable Privacy Screen, Easy Installation, Opaque Sunshade Canopy with UV and Wind Protection for Balcony, Patio, Garden - Black by tectake - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/54731055-tectake-aluminium-side-awning-160-x-300cm-extendable-and-automatic) ## Best For - tectake enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tectake brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Weatherproof & Durable:** Powder-coated aluminium frame and water-repellent polyester fabric ensure year-round protection from sun, rain, and wind. - • **Modern Minimalist Design:** Clean black finish and compact casing blend seamlessly with contemporary outdoor aesthetics, elevating your space’s vibe. - • **Quick & Hassle-Free Setup:** All mounting hardware included for a straightforward wall installation—no pro needed, just your tools and 10 minutes. - • **Effortless Outdoor Upgrade:** Transform your balcony or garden into a private, stylish sanctuary with a sleek retractable awning. - • **Smooth Automatic Retraction:** Convenient tension spring mechanism lets you extend or retract the canopy with minimal effort—privacy and shade on demand. ## Overview The tectake® Aluminium Side Awning is a 160x300cm retractable privacy screen crafted from rust-resistant aluminium and water-repellent polyester. Designed for easy wall mounting, it offers smooth automatic retraction with a tension spring, providing reliable UV, wind, and rain protection. Its modern black finish and compact design make it a versatile addition to balconies, patios, or gardens, delivering privacy and shade with effortless style. ## Description Great prices on your favourite Gardening brands, and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Quality of the product and good customer service - I purchased two different sized units - 180x300 + 200x 300. Most of the external unit is aluminium powder coated so should last a long time. Handles are sturdy and strong and again should last many years . The ground posts are light weight but with the coach screws and good solid ground to fix into, it holds the roller handle well. The wall brackets i believe are power coated but possibly steel, and once set up level and in line with the main roller body simply allows the main body to slot in and the Allen keyed locking bolts hold the body firmly , and with a few turns of an Allen key are as easily to release . The180 X 300 is a little more powerful to pull out for some reason and the entire sheet looks taught whereas the 200x300 is not a powerful and has a slight sag along the top edge, although this may be rectified with some minor adjustment either by a slight tilt on the post or adjustment of the main body brackets. The action of pulling the handle to draw out the sheet is best done maintaining a 90 degrees angle ( so you are actually pulling it in directly in line ) and keeping the same height or elevation, rather than drawing it out ethier upwards or downwards. When nearing the post within the last 10cm then gently lift up and then latch the handle into the post at the top and the aluminium front edged sheet onto the small hub at its base. To return the sheet to the main body simply do the reverse but remember to allow it in gently at an even pace and at a level height and it should wind itself in evenly and easily slots nicely into its base. If you do find you have not kept it at a level height when winding it back in as the material will tend to ride up or down then simply pull it out again and allow it to re wind itself in by guiding it , so as to remove any uneeven rolling and it should simply slide back into its holding position in the main body. As well as the product i found the customer service second to none which is getting very rare these days. So overall , the product looks and feels sturdy and has a good finish, keeps out the rain and will keep out the sun ( although this is written in the winter) easily fitted once all holes drilled and easily removed if required. Review: Fantastic! - We bought the 3m x 1.6m for the side of our pergola to stop the wind, and it is absolutely fantastic! Not only does it look amazing, bit it was so easy to fit..literally 10 mins. The material is thick and waterproof, and does it's job brilliantly, remarkably well made and sturdy for the price. It would be great for sun protection but that's not what we needed it for. Well worth the price, i would certainly buy more. Just one comment...the tension is great and keeps taught, even in strong winds, but if you struggle with arm strength, it could be difficult to put out to it's full length. Even so, the tension can be adjusted to make this easier. 5☆ Amazing! ## Features - DISCOVER OUTDOOR TRANQUILITY: Elevate your outdoor living with our versatile awning! Designed to blend seamlessly as a gazebo, patio canopy, or a garden shelter, it offers an idyllic oasis right in your backyard. The opaque material not only ensures privacy but also transforms into a chic sun shade, a snug rain canopy, or a stylish garden windbreak. - EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE MEETS FUNCTIONALITY: Introducing the epitome of convenience – our retractable awning. Whether it's a sunlit veranda, a cosy porch awning, or a patio privacy screen you're after, this multifaceted wonder retracts smoothly, making it a breeze to use. It's not just an side awning, it's a retractable canopy, a patio windbreak, and an outdoor screen rolled into one. - STURDY & DURABLE MATERIALS: Ready to brave the elements, this outdoor canopy stands as a testament to durability. Constructed with a robust aluminium housing and PU-coated polyester fabric, the garden awning canopy ensures a sturdy setup, keeping the fabric evently taut. Ideal as a garden and patio windbreak for outdoor peace. - A BREEZE TO SET UP: Transform your outdoor space with our user-friendly, wall-mounted patio awning. Ideal as a balcony sun shade or a retractable sun shade for your garden, it's the pinnacle of simplicity in installation. With mounting materials included, setup is straightforward and allows you to install the side awning in your desired spot, ideal for turning your space into a shade-rich, private sanctuary without the fuss. - MODERN AESTHETICS FOR EVERY SETTING: Embellish your outdoor area with this sleek, contemporary shelter canopy. A perfect blend of form and function, it serves as a retractable privacy screen, a stylish balcony awning, and even a chic manual awning for smaller spaces. It's more than just a garden divider screen or a patio privacy screen. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01GCI6YJO | | Best Sellers Rank | 124,054 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 151 in Garden Awnings | | Brand | tectake | | Brand Name | tectake | | Colour | black | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,440 Reviews | | Fabric Type | Polyester | | Is Assembly Required? | Yes | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11D x 160W x 10H centimetres | | Item Weight | 7 Kilograms | | Item weight | 7 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | tectake | | Manufacturer Part Number | 401525-2 | | Material | aluminium , steel , PU-coated polyester, plastic | | Material Type | aluminium, steel, PU-coated polyester, plastic | | Minimum Clearance | 8 Centimeters | | Model Number | 401525-2 | | Operation Mode | Automatic | | Pattern | Solid | | Product dimensions | 11D x 160W x 10H centimetres | | Projection Distance | 300 Centimeters | | Size | 160 x 300 cm | | Style Name | Modern | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** tectake - **Colour:** black - **Item weight:** 7 Kilograms - **Material:** Aluminium, Polyester - **Size:** 160 x 300 cm ## Images ![tectake® Aluminium Side Awning, 160 x 300cm, Extendable & Automatic Retractable Privacy Screen, Easy Installation, Opaque Sunshade Canopy with UV and Wind Protection for Balcony, Patio, Garden - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51OTBl8c5vL.jpg) ![tectake® Aluminium Side Awning, 160 x 300cm, Extendable & Automatic Retractable Privacy Screen, Easy Installation, Opaque Sunshade Canopy with UV and Wind Protection for Balcony, Patio, Garden - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uGfG15y9L.jpg) ![tectake® Aluminium Side Awning, 160 x 300cm, Extendable & Automatic Retractable Privacy Screen, Easy Installation, Opaque Sunshade Canopy with UV and Wind Protection for Balcony, Patio, Garden - Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714EFNTORBL.jpg) ![tectake® Aluminium Side Awning, 160 x 300cm, Extendable & Automatic Retractable Privacy Screen, Easy Installation, Opaque Sunshade Canopy with UV and Wind Protection for Balcony, Patio, Garden - Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+OpQHXd7L.jpg) ![tectake® Aluminium Side Awning, 160 x 300cm, Extendable & Automatic Retractable Privacy Screen, Easy Installation, Opaque Sunshade Canopy with UV and Wind Protection for Balcony, Patio, Garden - Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717vYNMITAL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do you deliver to N.Ireland..?** A: Unfortunately it is not possible at the moment **Q: Can I bolt the short post on to block paving** A: Thank you for your interest in the product. The most important is to bolt it to the stable ground so the block paving will be suitable. **Q: Hi, is this waterproof?** A: Yes it is waterproof..Im very pleased I have two of them **Q: The tension on the spring seems very strong.I have looked at the instruction manual, and have removed the end Panal and screws but nothing happens?** A: If you remove the other end you will find it trying to rotate... have something in place to prevent it from rotating freely before you remove the last screw. Though it was easier than I ecpected, to hold it, with a stout flat headed screw driver. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality of the product and good customer service *by D***A on 28 December 2018* I purchased two different sized units - 180x300 + 200x 300. Most of the external unit is aluminium powder coated so should last a long time. Handles are sturdy and strong and again should last many years . The ground posts are light weight but with the coach screws and good solid ground to fix into, it holds the roller handle well. The wall brackets i believe are power coated but possibly steel, and once set up level and in line with the main roller body simply allows the main body to slot in and the Allen keyed locking bolts hold the body firmly , and with a few turns of an Allen key are as easily to release . The180 X 300 is a little more powerful to pull out for some reason and the entire sheet looks taught whereas the 200x300 is not a powerful and has a slight sag along the top edge, although this may be rectified with some minor adjustment either by a slight tilt on the post or adjustment of the main body brackets. The action of pulling the handle to draw out the sheet is best done maintaining a 90 degrees angle ( so you are actually pulling it in directly in line ) and keeping the same height or elevation, rather than drawing it out ethier upwards or downwards. When nearing the post within the last 10cm then gently lift up and then latch the handle into the post at the top and the aluminium front edged sheet onto the small hub at its base. To return the sheet to the main body simply do the reverse but remember to allow it in gently at an even pace and at a level height and it should wind itself in evenly and easily slots nicely into its base. If you do find you have not kept it at a level height when winding it back in as the material will tend to ride up or down then simply pull it out again and allow it to re wind itself in by guiding it , so as to remove any uneeven rolling and it should simply slide back into its holding position in the main body. As well as the product i found the customer service second to none which is getting very rare these days. So overall , the product looks and feels sturdy and has a good finish, keeps out the rain and will keep out the sun ( although this is written in the winter) easily fitted once all holes drilled and easily removed if required. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic! *by S***Y on 9 September 2024* We bought the 3m x 1.6m for the side of our pergola to stop the wind, and it is absolutely fantastic! Not only does it look amazing, bit it was so easy to fit..literally 10 mins. The material is thick and waterproof, and does it's job brilliantly, remarkably well made and sturdy for the price. It would be great for sun protection but that's not what we needed it for. Well worth the price, i would certainly buy more. Just one comment...the tension is great and keeps taught, even in strong winds, but if you struggle with arm strength, it could be difficult to put out to it's full length. Even so, the tension can be adjusted to make this easier. 5☆ Amazing! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good piece of kit for for keeping out the wind and for privacy when sunbathing *by B***S on 20 July 2025* A good and well made product. Aluminium construction looks robust as does the powder coating. The slightly asymmetric top keeps the screen looking taught. The spring is strong and recoils the fabric well. My only concern is that you cannot lock the screen in position. When the wind blow, the fabric billows a little and then the spring pulls it back into the casing. I fear this will eventually wear the fabric on the roll. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/54731055-tectake-aluminium-side-awning-160-x-300cm-extendable-and-automatic](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/54731055-tectake-aluminium-side-awning-160-x-300cm-extendable-and-automatic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-09-04*