Retractableawnings.com, Inc.

Owner:

Private residence

Architect:

David Goetsch Architects, LLC

General Contractor:

Installed by Retractableawnings.com Inc.

Client:

David Goetsch - Owner/Architect

(203) 329-9203

David Goetsch Architects, LLC

Scope Of Work

Project specifications

The customer requested an architecturally unique pool-side retreat using a one span, 4 post free standing waterproof retractable patio cover system 16 foot wide x 16 foot projection. The plan was to have rain water drain through the internal invisible downspouts (in the posts) and exit through two small holes on one side of the unit (right side inclination on the fabric). The system frame and guides are made of non-rusting aluminum which is powder coated using the Qualicoat® powder coating process. Frame color chosen was a custom color RAL 9006 White Aluminum. The stainless steel components used were Inox (470LI and 316) that are of the highest quality and have an extremely high corrosion resistance (unit is close to the Long Island Sound). Fabric specified was Ferrari 302 Precontraint Bianco P8100, a PVC fabric that is self-extinguishing (fire retardant) and totally water-proof (not water-resistant). This retracting patio cover system has a Beaufort wind load rating Scale 10 (up to 63mph) with the fabric fully extended and in use. This Beaufort wind load requirement was important due to high winds coming off Long Island Sound. A built in hood was also used to prevent snow, rainwater, leaves and debris from collecting in the folds of fabric when not in use. In addition, architect specifications required 4 vertical drop awnings to be attached to the sides of the unit to provide mosquito, sun, glare and UV protection from the sides of the retractable patio cover system.

What was the purpose of this project? What did the client request?
The purpose of the project was to design and cover a free-standing space adjacent to the architect client’s swimming pool, that can now be used 24/7/365 for breakfast, lunch, dinner, parties, entertainment and more. The architect request was for a “retractable poolside cabana that would provide shade, protection from UV rays, glare, heavy rain and most importantly would be waterproof and also have the sides covered for mosquito, sun, glare and UV protection.”

What is unique or complex about the project?
The installation of the products (retractable free standing cover system and 4 vertical drop awnings/screens/curtains) was not complicated as we have installed these before. The main challenge was that the vertical drop awnings were made at the same time as the retractable patio cover system so they had to be made to exact sizes since they needed to fit between the posts as there was no room for error. Another challenge was the fact that as the product was being manufactured, the concrete footers for the 4 posts were being poured so it was critical that the footers were poured in precise locations to accommodate the posts.

What were the results of the project?
The architect and the architect’s client were overjoyed with the results of the free standing retractable patio cover system and vertical drop awnings/screens/curtains. The retractable patio cover now makes it possible for the architects client and guests to use the area adjacent to their swimming pool as the area is now protected from sun, UV, glare, heat, heavy rains and even hail. In fact, the client was and is so happy with this install that he hired us to install 3 full cassette lateral arm awnings that were attached to his house (entered in a different category). All customer requirements and goals were achieved within budget and on time.