Tim Murphy
Trendy wood exterior home photo in Denver with a shed roof

Outdoor TV area protected by a retractable awning
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard patio design in Portland with a fire pit and an awning

Ron Ruscio
Example of a 1950s concrete patio design in Denver with an awning

Amy A. Alper, Architect Landscape Design by Merge Studio Photos by John Merkl
Farmhouse tile back porch photo in San Francisco with an awning

A three-car side entry garage is situated to allow unobstructed views of the exterior and opens to the rear patio as well. A side door leads directly into the mudroom/laundry room for convenience.

Large trendy rooftop rooftop deck photo in New York with an awning

Elite Home Images
Patio - large rustic backyard concrete patio idea in Kansas City with a fire pit and an awning

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The client requested a large (19 foot wide by 15 foot projection) two-span retractable waterproof patio cover system to provide heavy rain, hail, heat, sun, glare and UV protection. This would allow our client to sit outside and enjoy their garden throughout the year, extending their outdoor entertainment space. For functionality they requested that water drain from the rear of the system into the front beam and down inside the right end post, exiting at the bottom from a tiny hole and draining into the flower beds thus preventing rain water from simply dropping off the front of the unit. The entire system used one continuous piece of fabric and one motor. The uprights and guides meet together at a smooth L-shaped angle, flush at the top for a perfectly smooth profile. The system has a Beaufort wind load rating Scale 10 (up to 63 mph) with the fabric fully extended and in use. A grey hood was also used to prevent rain water, debris and snow from collecting in the folds of fabric when not in use. A running profile from end to end in the rear of the unit was used to attach the Somfy RTS motor which is installed inside a motor safety box. Circular concrete footers were installed in the grassy area in front of the unit for mounting the 3 posts. To allow for a flat vertical mounting surface, a ledger board using pressure-treated wood was mounted the full 19-foot wall width, as the client’s house was made of uneven, thick stone. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT: The client’s intention was for installation of a retractable waterproof patio cover system to provide heavy rain, hail, heat, sun, glare and UV protection for their backyard patio area. What is unique or complex about the project? This project was difficult for two main reasons: 1. Very large installation fasteners needed to be used to install through the above referenced ledger board and deep in to the stone structure of the house. 2. The motor cable needed to be placed through deeply drilled holes as the stone wall house wall is 15” thick. Drilling through en-even stone was definitely a challenge. PROJECT RESULTS The client was delighted with the results. The retractable patio cover system now makes it possible for the client to use a very large area in the rear of their house 24/7, 365 with the exclusion of snow. Since the client was very happy, they will be covering the ends, front and sides with our motorized vertical drop zippered awnings. Gable ends will also be covered with fixed fabric panels. Enclosing the entire area will allow the customer to heat the space in the winter and air condition the space in the summer.

Example of a mid-sized trendy detached two-car carport design in Portland

Kerri Lindley
Inspiration for a timeless porch remodel in Other

Example of an island style balcony design in Miami with an awning

Elliott Johnson
Inspiration for a farmhouse patio remodel in San Luis Obispo with no cover

Example of a large minimalist backyard stone patio kitchen design in San Francisco with an awning

Retractable awnings help extend this outdoor living space
Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard patio photo in Portland with a fire pit and an awning

Example of a mid-sized classic sunroom design in Philadelphia

These Retractable Awnings are motorized and operated via remote control.
Patio - mid-sized backyard patio idea in Boston with decking and an awning

Custom designed and fabricated "standing seam" metal awning gives this home a modern look.
Patio - small traditional backyard patio idea in Jacksonville with an awning

Eclipse Awning Systems
Inspiration for a large exterior home remodel in Chicago

Retractable Awning Over Entrance, San Jose
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