The best replacement for awnings is canopies.

The best alternatives to awnings are rated as following:
★★★★★  canopies
★★★★  patio covers
★★★  tents
★  window tinting
★  sunsetter
★  carports
★  sunsetter awnings
★  covers
★  tinting
★  window film
  door canopies
  gazebos
  canopy

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Speaking about awnings, one probably shouldn't forget about screen house.

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