View photos of 444 North Capitol retractable awning project
The owner of 444 North Capitol, an upscale event space in vibrant Washington, D.C., chose to bring adaptability to the building’s rooftop terrace by incorporating an En-Fold® retractable awning.
With a simple, wireless remote control, here the En-Fold is deployed across the terrace and is tensioned using a patent-pending belt drive system. Strong architectural fabric panels shield the area below from inclement weather or harsh sunlight. The En-Fold® system can withstand 50 mile per hour winds when fully tensioned, and is installed at a slight incline to shed rainwater and prevent water from pooling on the fabric panels.
With the addition of the awning, event planners can take advantage of rooftop views looking out over iconic D.C. landmarks, while assuring that guests will enjoy a consistently comfortable environment—all with the push of a button.
Project Information
Surface Area: 2096 sq ft
Extension: 34’-9”
Width: 60’-4”
Number of Support Beams: 3
Fabric: Serge Ferrari Precontraint® 1002 S2
Fabric Pretension: 10 lbs. per inch
Surface Area: 430 sq ft
Extension: 40’
Width: 10’
Number of Support Beams: 2
Fabric: Serge Ferrari Precontraint® 1002 S2
Fabric Pretension: 10 lbs. per inch