The points to check before selecting a motorised system: 1. Are the walls of your house in good enough condition to be able to support a solidly attached motorised system? 2. To extend the life of your fabric and protect it against bad weather, Somfy recommends you select an awning with a cassette. 3. Consider checking the frame strength. The frame’s arms should move in a fluid motion without twisting. 4. Make sure to get a quality fabric that is UV and weather resistant, and easy to maintain. 5. Consider installing weather sensors for your patio that automatically open and close your awnings.