This is a real outdoor living project with actual pricing data from a professional installer. Estimated March 1, 2024. Total project cost: $3,700.
This $3,700 outdoor living installation project was estimated in March 2024 for a homeowner in Howard City, Michigan, covering 1 unit.
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 2024 is typical for Michigan — most outdoor shade installations book during peak season, when lead times stretch 6–10 weeks.
| Product Type | Outdoor Living |
| Location | Howard City, Michigan |
| Date | March 1, 2024 |
| Total Price | $3,700 |
| Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Description | Product Type | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 x 12’ motorized Retractable Awning | — | 1 | $3,700 | $3,700 |