Sunesta Awnings & Sentry Screens for Mission, KS
Mission yards are tighter than the rest of Johnson County. That means smaller awnings, smarter placement, and zero tolerance for crew sloppiness — there's nowhere to stage materials. We bring a one-truck job to Mission and we leave nothing in your driveway overnight.
Compact patios and the Sunstyle 16
A 16-foot Sunstyle with 11'6" projection covers a typical 12x14 Mission patio with margin to spare on either end. The Sunstyle's slim arms and frame fit unobtrusively under most existing soffits without the visual mass of the larger Sunesta. For most Mission homes this is the model — bigger spec is wasted, smaller spec gives up too much projection.
Same-day electrical: how we coordinate
Awning crew arrives at 7:30 a.m. Electrician arrives at 11. Awning is up and motor-tested by 12:30. Electrician finishes the 120V drop, switches power on, we pair the remote, you sign off by 3 p.m. One day, two trades, one POC. We pull the electrical permit through Mission's online portal and have the inspector scheduled before we start.
The Sentry as a wind block, not just a sun screen
Mission lots are wind-funnels — tight homes channel breezes between buildings. A Sentry vertical screen on the open side of a deck breaks the wind without blocking the view. The 3% open-weave fabric drops perceived wind speed by about 70% inside the protected zone. Pair it with an awning and your useable patio season extends from May through October.
More about installations in Mission
Why the Sunesta model is over-engineered for most Mission homes. The Sunesta has dual-cable arms rated to 40-foot spans. On a 14-foot Mission patio, you're paying for cable redundancy you'll never load. The Sunstyle uses single-cable arms that handle the same projection at half the structural mass — lighter on the wall, lower price, and visually appropriate. I push the Sunstyle on every Mission quote unless the client specifically asks for the heavier frame.
Narrow side-yard install logistics. Several Mission homes have 4-foot side yards between the house and the property line. Our standard 12-foot install ladder doesn't fit. For these we use an articulating Little Giant on the deck side and a 6-foot stepladder on the side-yard side, paired with a temporary aluminum jack-and-beam to hold the awning rail in position while we mount. Adds 40 minutes to the install but avoids any conflict with neighbor property.
Deck height versus awning drop. Most Mission decks are 18-30 inches off grade. With an 8-foot ceiling under a typical awning bracket, the front bar at full extension sits at about 7'2" — clears anyone walking under but creates a low headroom feel for tall guests. We can pitch the awning steeper (drops the front bar 4-6") to shed more sun while keeping the rear bracket high, or use a SmartHood instead which integrates flat with the soffit. Both options on the table at quote.
What about painted aluminum versus powder-coated. Stock Sunesta colors are powder-coated — electrostatically applied dry pigment baked at 400°F. It's not paint. Won't chip from a thrown lawn-chair leg, won't peel from sun. Custom colors from the manufacturer are also powder-coat. If anyone offers you a 'painted' aluminum awning frame, it's not a Sunesta and you're being upsold a different product.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Sunesta works on a small Mission patio?
The Sunstyle 16-foot model with 11'6" projection. It covers a standard 12x14 patio with margin. Bigger isn't better here — larger frames look out-of-scale on a smaller home.
Do you handle the electrical permit?
Yes. We pull the permit through Mission's online portal and schedule the inspector before we begin. Same-day inspection on most jobs.
Can a Sentry screen reduce wind on my deck?
Yes. The 3%-open Sentry fabric drops perceived wind inside the protected zone by about 70%. It's not a wall, but it makes a meaningful difference on a typical breezy Mission afternoon.