Limited Lifetime Workmanship Warranty to Protect Your Retractable Awnings & Screens

Retractable awnings and screens make outdoor living more comfortable and usable, shielding patios from sun, wind, and rain. To keep them performing year after year, it helps to understand how our workmanship and manufacturer warranties work. In this article, we outline the coverage options available to homeowners across Northeast Florida, explain how these extend product life, and highlight why preventive care matters for protecting your investment.

Warranty Coverage

At Cheetah Screens, we don’t rely on the manufacturer's warranties as your only safeguard. When you choose us for your retractable awnings and motorized screen installation, you enjoy a limited lifetime workmanship warranty. Our expert installation process is tried and true, so we back it up. Best of all, if something is going wrong with your screens or awnings, there are no hoops to jump through. Just give us a call, and we’ll get it straightened out right away.

Manufacturer warranties for retractable awnings and screens are built to give homeowners confidence. Most manufacturer-backed warranties cover critical parts such as motors, fabric, and the frame. Many brands also offer transferable lifetime coverage on select components, which can make a property more attractive to future buyers. Installations are commonly covered by a limited lifetime workmanship warranty, so you’re protected if something goes wrong during setup. Our team provides you with your warranty documentation upon installation. 

Manufacturers vary in how they structure warranties—especially around transferability—so it’s important to read the fine print to know what stays covered and for how long.

What Coverage Do Retractable Screen and Motorized Awning Warranties Provide?

Warranties for retractable screens and motorized awnings cover vital components—motors, fabrics, and structural parts—often for many years. Some manufacturers extend transferable lifetime protection for select items, but exclusions and limitations apply. Always review the warranty document our team provides to understand what’s included and any conditions you must meet.

How Long Do Warranty Periods Typically Last?

Warranty lengths vary by manufacturer and product. Many components carry multi-year guarantees, and some carry transferable lifetime coverage. The specific duration depends on the part and the warranty terms, so check your paperwork for exact timelines.

What Are the Advantages of Expert Installation for the Warranty?

Preserving warranty coverage is crucial to fully leveraging the guarantees each manufacturer offers. Many manufacturers require that an awning or screen be installed “correctly” to avoid voiding the warranty. When you choose Cheetah Screens for your installation, you can rest assured that our experts follow a time-tested process so that the manufacturer’s warranties remain intact and are honored should the time come to use them.

How Does Cheetah Screens Ensure Hassle-Free Support?

Cheetah Screens makes the process easy: we offer free consultations, expert installations by trained technicians, and products backed by a workmanship warranty and manufacturer warranties. If you have any issues with your systems, you can call us directly, and we’ll take care of you.

Your Trusted Source For Retractable Awnings And Screens Is Cheetah Screens

Protect your outdoor investment with coverage built for Northeast Florida’s sun, salt, and storms. Contact Cheetah Screens today to schedule your free consultation for your retractable awnings and automatic screens.

Get started today by calling us at (904) 754-7826 or email us at sales@cheetahscreens.com.


Kent Taylor

Managing Partner, Cheetah Screens

Kent Taylor is the Managing Partner of Cheetah Screens in Jacksonville, FL, helping homeowners upgrade patios, porches, and outdoor living spaces with custom motorized retractable screens and awnings. With over a decade in home improvement, including multiple years as Director of Operations for Superior Fence & Rail of North Florida, Kent has overseen thousands of projects ranging from custom fencing to advanced outdoor screen systems. He works directly with homeowners and business owners to design outdoor solutions that stand up to North Florida’s intense sun, humidity, and seasonal weather while adding comfort, shade, privacy, and insect protection.

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Professional Snapshot

Kent Taylor is the Managing Partner of Cheetah Screens, serving homeowners across the Jacksonville, Florida area with high-quality motorized retractable screens and awnings. Before launching Cheetah Screens, Kent spent several years as Director of Operations for Superior Fence & Rail in North Florida, where he led day-to-day operations, scheduling, and quality control for one of the company’s busiest markets. In total, he brings more than 12 years of experience in the home improvement and home services space, having personally overseen thousands of fencing and outdoor living projects from estimate to final walkthrough.

Local Expertise

Kent and his team serve Jacksonville and surrounding communities, from suburban neighborhoods to coastal and riverfront properties where sun, wind, and insects are everyday considerations. He specializes in custom motorized retractable screens and awnings that provide instant shade, UV protection, and added privacy, while helping protect outdoor furniture and interiors. Drawing on his fencing and exterior construction background, Kent ensures each project is engineered for Florida’s climate, including strong sunlight, coastal conditions, and frequent use.

Why I Do This

I enjoy helping homeowners get more use out of the space they already have. My fencing and operations background showed me how the right outdoor upgrade can completely change how families live at home, and I like being the person who makes that happen.

Community & Service

As a local home services provider, Kent focuses on clear communication, accurate expectations, and reliable follow-through for Jacksonville-area homeowners. His work centers on adding everyday value—cooler outdoor spaces, better protection for furniture and interiors, and easy, push-button comfort so families can enjoy Florida weather instead of hiding from it.

Real Experience

Across his time at Superior Fence & Rail and Cheetah Screens, Kent has managed a wide range of projects, including residential fences, HOA-compliant installations, and custom outdoor screen and awning systems for patios, lanais, pool decks, and outdoor kitchens. He and his team handle everything from initial consultation and measurement to installation and system walkthrough, making sure each fence, screen, or awning is built to spec, installed correctly, and operates smoothly for long-term use.

Ready to upgrade your outdoor space?

Contact Kent and the Cheetah Screens team in Jacksonville today to schedule a consultation for motorized retractable screens or awnings for your home.

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