This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 5, 2023. Total project cost: $6,384.
Real March 2023 outdoor living installation estimate from a verified contractor serving Wyoming, Michigan. Total cost came to $6,384 across 4 units.
Michigan's climate — lake-effect humidity, cold winters, and a short but intense outdoor season — drives different outdoor shade priorities than the national average. The local UV (moderate) pushes fabric selection toward solution-dyed acrylic or PVDF-coated mesh, and the wind exposure (moderate to high near the lakes) pushes hardware specs toward heavier-gauge cassettes and motorized retraction. Estimating in the spring of 2023 is typical for Michigan — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Wyoming, Michigan |
| Date | March 5, 2023 |
| Total Price | $6,384 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 4 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' x 12' retractable awning | — | 1 | $6,400 | $6,400 |
| Wind Sensor | — | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Installation | — | 1 | $400 | $400 |
| Discount | — | 1 | $-1,100 | $-1,100 |