Company:
Kolorful Kanvas Ltd Christchurch,

Project Details

Fabric 1

Soltis 86
Producer: Serge Ferrari North America Inc.
Supplier: W Wiggins Ltd



Please describe the project specifications

To meet the clients requested of providing an option to cover their outdoor area so they could be sheltered from the sun and have rain protection when required, an OzTech retratable roof system was installed.
A curved roof structure was decided upon to give extra height.
Small LED lights were fitted to the retracting fabric, which gave the structure an intimate indoor feel at sundown when the roof was closed.


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

Our client requested some options to cover their large outdoor area at their private residence in suburban Christchurch. They wanted to be able to enjoy the outdoors while being sheltered from the sun and have rain protection when necessary, but still be able to open the roof so they could enjoy the warm Canterbury evenings and view the stars.


What is unique or complex about the project?

Offering a retractable roof was the solution we offered our clients. The client’s requested an inconspicuous roof when not in use. In order to meet this request, we manufactured specialized roof mounting brackets to support the structure that were fitted to the roof of the house, meaning we needed to get through the roof to secure to structural beams, by fitting to the roof allowed the fabric to withdraw virtually out of sight.
To give the client more height, a curved structure was opted for, still ensuring we met the clients brief of providing them with not only a functional but visually appealing structure that would fit in nicely with their outdoor design.
Small LED lights were fitted to the retracting fabric, which gave the structure an intimate indoor feel at sundown when closed.


What were the results of the project?

Thrilled clients who could not praise the work of our company enough, commenting that we had exceeded their expectations. They have offered us the opportunity to use this job to show to any of our potential clients who may be looking at something similar.


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