Company:
Retractableawnings.com Inc. Miami Gardens, FL

Project Details

Fabric 1

Acrylic Canvas
Producer: Dickson Constant
Supplier: Dickson Constant


Design Name
Simar Jiha

Design Company
Signature Home Designs

Fabrication Name
Retractableawnings.com Inc.

Fabrication Company
Retractableawnings.com Inc.

Installation Name
Simar Jiha

Installation Company
Signature Home Designs


Please describe the project specifications

Project specifications include Dickson solution dyed acrylic. All extrusions including the guides and posts were 6063 non rusting aluminum. The motorized retractable canopy system used one continuous piece of fabric for the entire width. The frame was custom color powder coated Bronze. 12 foot posts (higher than normal) were used to prevent the customer from feeling claustrophobic and 3 posts were used instead of 2 posts due to the 12 foot post height. A Somfy RTS motor was installed in the rear of the retractable sun canopy.


What was the purpose of this project? What did the client request?

The purpose of the project according to our client an Exterior/Interior designer was an attached retractable product for sun, UV and glare protection only – no rain protection was necessary as the client would not use the product during rain (either light or heavy). The client specifically requested one continuous piece of fabric for the entire width. Also requested was solution dyed acrylic fabric due to the location (Haiti) and a product that was resistant to moderate winds due to the location being in the mountains.


What is unique or complex about the project?

The actual project itself was not difficult. What was difficult for the client is that the client needed to wait approximately 12 weeks for delivery as the frame components were extruded and custom powder coated in Europe and then shipped to Mexico for fabrication.


What were the results of the project?

The client and homeowner were very happy with the outcome as the retractable fabric sun canopy is exactly what was desired. The retractable canopy system now makes it possible for the homeowner to use the space during hot Haiti spring and summer days!


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