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2018

Private Residence - Pleasanton, California

Model: Perugia Slide On Wire
Location: Pleasanton, California
Type: Retractable slide on wire guide wire canopy
Frame material: Stainless steel aircraft cable and aluminum bars
Fabric: Para Tempotest
Special installation: Not applicable
Designer: Eric M. Scop
Notable: International Achievement Awards 2018 - Industrial Fabrics Association International

Retractable pergola canopy cover sun system project specifications

Provide a high-quality guide wire / slide on wire residential canopy system for shade, UV, sun, glare, and heat protection. Customer requested all components used in manufacturing the product be stainless steel and/or aluminum to avoid corrosion issues. The customer did not want a motorized product or a cord pulley option. The homeowner stated up front he was very handy and would complete the installation himself.

Retractable pergola canopy cover sun system project purpose

Customer, who built his own wood pergola, wanted a simple, non-motorized canopy for sun protection. Rain protection was not an issue as he stated his family would not use the pergola when it was raining.

Retractable pergola canopy cover sun system project uniqueness

Quite honestly, nothing was unique as it was a simple, rectangular area to be measured and installed.

Retractable pergola canopy cover sun system project results

The customer was very happy based on his comment below:

Eric,
"My wife and I wanted to let you know that the Perugia canopy is installed and looking great. It is providing excellent shade and just the look we wanted. I’ve attached several photos. Thanks for recommending Para Tempotest fabric - it's outstanding".

 

 

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