All Things Retractable
Ever wanted to control the sun, rain, snow, or wind, but not the view? It may sound crazy, but with retractable awnings, purchased factory/distributor direct, you have the power to do
just that. With the help of an awning supplier like
RetractableAwnings.com®, you can decide when to sit in the shade,
or when to soak up the rays. It’s that simple.
With retractable awnings for decks and patios, you simply extend
the fabric cover to get instant shade the moment you want it. You can decide when to sit in the shade, or when to soak up the
rays. It’s that simple. With our wide range of styles and colors, our made-to-measure pergolas, screens, and awnings allow you to maximize the use of your outdoor space at home or at
the office.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between all of the retractable patio cover
and deck pergola system models you offer?
- Most models vary in appearance regarding placement of the front
beam and the number of guides from front to back – either one or
two.
- All models are water PROOF except for the Perugia, Naples and Milan
models. These 3 models are for sun protection and not rain
protection.
- Models vary in terms of the maximum projection available
- Models vary in terms of construction – either aluminum or wood
framed (excluding the Perugia model)
Where is the motor located and does it add any additional width to
the retractable patio and deck pergola cover system?
- The motor on roman fold models that are motorized is always in the
rear of the unit and usually located in the middle of the unit on a
3 span unit and on either the left or right side on a 2 span unit.
On the Bioclimatique rotating louver roof model, the motor/actuator
is either on the left or right side of the frame. For the Naples
and Milan models the motors are located inside posts and are not
visible. The Perugia model cannot be motorized at the present time.
Which retractable patio deck pergola cover system model is right
for me?
- That depends on what type of weather you plan to have the product
extended or partially extended in, where you would like to install
the retractable patio deck pergola cover system, amount of wind you
need the unit to handle when extended or partially extended, the
size you need or want (the area you want to cover), whether you
want it for sun protection only or sun and heavy rain or sun, heavy
rain, hail and snow and of course your budget.
Can I use or leave my retractable patio deck pergola cover system
extended during the rain or during the snow season?
- All retractable patio deck pergola cover systems from
Retractableawnings.com can be used for and are designed for HEAVY
rain, even hail . HEAVY rainfall is considered more than .30”
(7.6mm) per hour per the American Meteorological Society. The only
model that is designed for heavy rain, hail, hurricanes and snow load is our Bioclimatique louver roof system.
Can I install your retractable patio deck pergola cover system on
vinyl or aluminum siding, stucco, or on masonry (common materials
used for masonry are brick, concrete block, granite, glass block,
marble, travertine, cast stone, limestone and cob) or a mobile
home?
- All models offered by Retractableawnings.com can be installed in to
any of the above. What is most important, is to use the correct
type and size of fastener depending on what substrate the
retractable patio deck pergola cover system is being installed in
to. Retractableawnings.com provides everything needed for the
product except for the fasteners. The decision on fastener type and
length used is to be made locally based on the substrate being
installed in to along with weather conditions and any building code
requirements (if any).
Can I mount your retractable patio deck pergola cover system to my
wall OR soffit / eave / overhang OR roof OR side of the rafter OR
to a beam?
- Models offered by Retractableawnings.com can be attached to one or
more of the following: wall, wall to wall, post to post, soffit /
eave / overhang, roof, inside a pergola and side of rafter or beam.
To determine the type of mounts available with a specific model, we
suggest checking that particular model’s web page.