Trex Pergola Vision brings outdoor living to new heights and provides the framework for your outdoor room. Offered in 16 standard sizes with custom sizes available you can make any space your own. This versatile Trex Pergola provides the perfect framework for your outdoor retreat. Vision allows you to select from a completely open structure, partially enclosed frames, stainless steel cables, tensioned canopy or retractable canopy. With five different in-fills, five decorative end designs and 17 ColorLast finishes, you can create a one-of-a-kind low-maintenance shade structure to be enjoyed year-round. Vision provides customization like no other and ensures your structure will be unique to your project.

Trex Pergola Vision brings outdoor living to new heights and provides the framework for your outdoor room. Offered in 16 standard sizes with custom sizes available you can make any space your own. This versatile Trex Pergola provides the perfect framework for your outdoor retreat. Vision allows you to select from a completely open structure, partially enclosed frames, stainless steel cables, tensioned canopy or retractable canopy. With five different in-fills, five decorative end designs and 17 ColorLast finishes, you can create a one-of-a-kind low-maintenance shade structure to be enjoyed year-round. Vision provides customization like no other and ensures your structure will be unique to your project.

Two modern pergolas required custom retractable canopies to be flange-mounted onto the structures. Complementing the architectural style and color of the home, the Harbor Time Onyx fabrics are operated using black ropes and fitted with black end caps.

Two modern pergolas required custom retractable canopies to be flange-mounted onto the structures. Complementing the architectural style and color of the home, the Harbor Time Onyx fabrics are operated using black ropes and fitted with black end caps.

Two modern pergolas required custom retractable canopies to be flange-mounted onto the structures. Complementing the architectural style and color of the home, the Harbor Time Onyx fabrics are operated using black ropes and fitted with black end caps.

Two modern pergolas required custom retractable canopies to be flange-mounted onto the structures. Complementing the architectural style and color of the home, the Harbor Time Onyx fabrics are operated using black ropes and fitted with black end caps.

Two modern pergolas required custom retractable canopies to be flange-mounted onto the structures. Complementing the architectural style and color of the home, the Harbor Time Onyx fabrics are operated using black ropes and fitted with black end caps.

Two modern pergolas required custom retractable canopies to be flange-mounted onto the structures. Complementing the architectural style and color of the home, the Harbor Time Onyx fabrics are operated using black ropes and fitted with black end caps.

ShadeFX customized a 12’ x 10’ manual retractable shade. With simple instructions, the homeowner easily installed the Harbor-Time canopy creating a more enjoyable space.

Two modern pergolas required custom retractable canopies to be flange-mounted onto the structures. Complementing the architectural style and color of the home, the Harbor Time Onyx fabrics are operated using black ropes and fitted with black end caps.

Samcore Ltd. specified and installed two motorized canopies in this Mississauga backyard. Covering two very different spaces, a 16’x16’ retractable shade was added to the poolside pergola, while a corner cut 16’x12’ retractable shade was outfitted on the raised deck.

ShadeFX customized and installed three 20’ x 8’ retractable roofs for a pergola in Novi, Michigan. A roof is installed on each side of the chimney and one directly in front to accommodate the stone fireplace.

A small balcony in Chicago, Illinois makes good use of a 10’x16′ retractable canopy with a reduced canopy drop. Manufactured in a Ferrari Terracotta fabric, the homeowners flange mounted the canopy system between the wall and their rustic structure.

A small balcony in Chicago, Illinois makes good use of a 10’x16′ retractable canopy with a reduced canopy drop. Manufactured in a Ferrari Terracotta fabric, the homeowners flange mounted the canopy system between the wall and their rustic structure.

A small balcony in Chicago, Illinois makes good use of a 10’x16′ retractable canopy with a reduced canopy drop. Manufactured in a Ferrari Terracotta fabric, the homeowners flange mounted the canopy system between the wall and their rustic structure.

A small balcony in Chicago, Illinois makes good use of a 10’x16′ retractable canopy with a reduced canopy drop. Manufactured in a Ferrari Terracotta fabric, the homeowners flange mounted the canopy system between the wall and their rustic structure.

A small balcony in Chicago, Illinois makes good use of a 10’x16′ retractable canopy with a reduced canopy drop. Manufactured in a Ferrari Terracotta fabric, the homeowners flange mounted the canopy system between the wall and their rustic structure.

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.

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