Need shady space sometimes and sunny space during other times? Or simply need shade but don’t want to have the hassle of extra columns and frame work to block foot traffic?  You need a retractable awning.

If you are a retail/restaurant space that wants a 4 foot awning in the winter time to let all the sun in but wants a full 14 feet of awning in the late spring and summer to accommodate café tables and a small coffee bar then a retractable awning is perfect.  Partially extend it during cooler months to add color and softness to the front of your building then extend it all the way to create useful shaded space.

Retractables also work especially well in seasonal areas.  Extend them during business hours during the season then keep them closed all winter long to increase the life of the awning with no maintenance hassles.  Retractables are also good investments for a business because they can be put on timers to open and close at specific times OR can be moved to different locations as needs change.

A local Mercedes Dealer needed additional areas outside of his wash bay to detail  cars during busy periods but did not want to install a stationary canopy with columns that would block a major portion of his drive area.  The answer was 2 large retractables that create shaded and protected detail areas whenever he needs them.

Worried about damage to the retractables when forgetful employees leave them out during quickly approaching thunderstorms?  Don’t fear, commercial models come with sophisticated motion sensors on the end of the awning that sense vibrations and movement as the wind picks up and automatically retract the awning.

Want to know more about how a retractable would work in your business, call Capitol Awning and we will do the rest.