Retractable awnings
Discuss coverage, mounting, and operation for terraces and outdoor gathering areas.
Awnings & Retractable Shades
More comfort, with room to adapt. Retractable shade and motorized screens help shape an outdoor space around the light and the moment.
Follow the sun before choosing the shade.
Sun exposure, mounting conditions, dimensions, and wind limitations all matter. We review the selected product’s operating guidance and how it should be used and stored in changing weather.
Exterior shade fabrics, screen systems, support structures, and motorized controls.
Three things to work through.
Overhead shade or a side screen?
An awning extends shade out from a building. A vertical screen can help address low-angle sun on the side of a covered terrace. The position of the sun and the area you use determine which is useful.
How open should it feel?
Fabric and screen selections change the balance of shade, view and privacy. Compare samples against the actual background, both from inside the space and from the garden.
What does everyday operation involve?
Review the selected product’s controls and instructions for wind, rain, cleaning and retraction. Power and mounting requirements should be part of the installation plan.
Bring a little context.
You do not need a finished brief. These details help us understand where to begin.
- Photos of the mounting wall or existing structure
- Approximate opening width and the sun exposure you want to address
- Your preference for manual or motorized operation
Tell us where the sun comes in.
Bring photos and a sense of when the space gets uncomfortable. We can use them to discuss the type of shade that belongs there.