We had some concerns about how to install the awning because my house is covered in shakes which create an uneven profile. My carpenter finally solved the problem by making and painting small wooden shims. We were also concerned about high wind, so we used anchors. He also used several beads of silicone to plug the small gap between the awning and the house. The rain drains off the front now away from the door's threshold, which was rotting from the rain. I purchased the awning to prevent continued dry rot, so I'm pleased it's solved. Esthetically, the awning blends and is very inconspicuous compared with an opaque awning. In fact, from the door's window inside, the view is not blocked. I can see trees and sky, just like through a window. I really like the new awning.