The awning comes as a kit. Just securing the deployment rod in a fabric-fold is an evil fumbling. Four hands are required. And a keen eye to restore the small sheet metal screws when another attempt failed tighten the fabric at plate tube. If you have done this hurdle is the rest a no brainer. The thread and an additional height adjustment with screening ensure that they really can be clamped between the balcony floor and ceiling, the clamping bars. The clamping force is excellent. The operation via crank works great and easy. One can so the balcony's needs also protect against the sun is low or nosy neighbors. A Velcro for fixing the crank is mandatory. The included rubber band for this purpose a bad joke. Functionally, the awning is completely satisfactory. Price - line right. You can also drill safety dowels through the clamping surfaces. Holes are provided. (Safety in a storm on the 8th floor; o)).