Awning and canopy combine to enhance building

January 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Projects

[Sunmaster of Naples Inc.] Naples, Fla., U.S.A. Sunmaster constructed this awning/canopy to showcase the company’s ability to fabricate complicated and eye-catching canvas building façade enhancements. The project marries an elongated bullnose-style awning with an arched, flat-front ent…
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Retractable awnings complement setting

January 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Projects

[Special Protection Inc.] Eagle, Colo., U.S.A. This home in the Roaring Fork Valley needed retractable awnings to provide cooling protection from the strong Colorado sun while complementing the mountain setting. The Solairette Maxi retractable window awnings achieved this goal while protecting inter…
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Durasol makes wishes come true

January 1, 2009  |  Awnings & Canopies, Industry News

A strong dealer network and commitment to community motivated Durasol Systems LLC, Middletown, N.Y., a manufacturer of custom retractable awnings and solar screens, to donate a portion of company profits to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Durasol president and CEO Richard LeMond pledged to share co…
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Replacing limit switch on old retractable awning

December 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Resources

Compiled by Juli Case I’ve been contacted by the owners of a historic mansion who are looking to replace the limit switch on the motor of a very old retractable awning. The original awning was installed sometime between the 1940s and the 1960s; and at 45 inches, the awning is pretty large. I&r…
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Favorini awning systems not distributed in United States

December 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Resources

Compiled by Juli Case We’ve had an architect specify a Favorini awning system. Where can we get one? Favorini is a retractable awning manufacturer located in Italy. We contacted them and were told that they do not have a distributor in the United States, so if your client truly has his heart s…
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Transmitter allows for complete control of sun sensors

December 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

The Telis 4 Soliris RTS Patio transmitter offers the benefits of a 4-channel remote, allowing customers to control their sun sensors at the touch of a button. Users may turn the sun sensor’s automatic function on and off, while controlling up to four different RTS motors, controls or other acc…
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Retractable awnings provide enhanced projection power

December 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

Problem: Customers want Solair® retractable awnings that project out further than existing engineering limits allow (the awning width minus 16 inches). Solution: Solair’s manufacturers, Astrup Company and John Boyle & Co., extended their reach by adding two new brackets to select units…
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Recasens introduces flexible, eco-friendly fabric

November 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products

Two new fabrics from Recasens U.S.A. highlight design flexibility, aesthetics and environmental appeal: Solrec® mesh permits greater air flow and UV protection for use in awnings and window shades. It comes 118 inches wide in 32-yard lengths to minimize waste and reduce seaming. Nine colors are …
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Welder allows for easy tent and awning repair

November 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Products, Tents

Problem: Incomplete hot air welds split, damaging tents and awnings. Solution: The seven-pound JTE Ultrasonic Hand Held Welder welds any thermoplastic, including PE and PP, and uses only single-phase 110-volt power and no air. The generator is less than six pounds. Its light weight and ease of handl…
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Armijos connects with clients

November 1, 2008  |  Awnings & Canopies, Fabric Structures, Features, Management, Marketing, Perspective

Sam Armijos creates connections with clients—in person, in cyberspace and in the pages of a book. By Sigrid Tornquist “There is no alternative to meeting face-to-face. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter whether I showed potential clients something I designed or not. It is whether they fe…
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