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Retractable Canopies for Schools and Businesses
Discover versatile outdoor shelters for your schools, hospitality business, or healthcare site with retractable canopies from A&S Landscape. Whether you need shade for an outdoor classroom, want to create an alfresco dining area, or want to provide a flexible walkway, our full range of retractable roof canopies is the ideal solution.
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Embrace Flexibility in all Weathers by Investing in a Retractable Roof Canopy
Together, we’ll get to work on transforming your outdoor space. Whether you’re after school canopies, hospitality canopies, or a canopy for a park, our retractable canopies give you flexibility and let you enjoy the great outdoors without worrying about the unpredictable weather. Here’s what else you can expect from our reliable range:
- Weather-proof design – Make use of your outdoor space, even under heavy wind and rain!
- Electric retractable function – Experience flexible shade solutions for ultimate convenience.
- Durable structures – You can rely on strong, practical outdoor canopies that are suitable for year-round use.
- Attractive aesthetics – Add instant style to a feature space with our innovative designs.
- Ultimate UV protection – Keep pupils and customers safe from harmful UV rays and direct sunlight.
- Fast installation – Your canopy will be up and running in no time. Our installation team works around you to suit your needs.
- Industry-leading guarantees – Get the outdoor cover that you need with confidence and trust our team of experts.
An innovative and cost-effective solution for many businesses and educational settings, retractable canopies offer a fresh, vibrant environment that leaves a lasting impression. If you opt for a retractable waterproof canopy, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, breathing life and inspiration into a previously dull and lacklustre area.
Keen to find out more? Get in touch with our team today or request a free brochure and see how you can benefit from a retractable canopy.
Just How Do Retractable Roof Canopies Work?
A retractable canopy offers a versatile solution for safeguarding outdoor spaces from harsh weather conditions or harmful UV rays. They encompass a wide range of structures that offer adaptable roof coverings or shelters, and their retractable nature allows you to adjust their positioning based on your preferences.
One of the most beautiful things about a retractable roof canopy is its adaptability and flexibility. On a gorgeous sunny day, retract the roof to bask in the sunshine. As the day heats up, extend the canopy back to provide maximum protection from the heat and bright sunlight. And, if you’re cursed with an unexpected downpour, shut the roof fully so that you remain dry and warm.
- Incorporate heating and lighting fixture
- Fully utilise your space all year round
- Our bespoke Maxima retractable canopies have been designed with a focus on functionality and durability
Who Can Benefit From a Commercial Retractable Canopy?
A commercial canopy can offer a wide and attractive range of applications for all kinds of businesses, including:
- Garden centres – A versatile and retractable canopy creates a functional solution to create shaded areas for outdoor plant displays, providing extra protection from the sun.
- Healthcare sites – By opting for an extendable canopy, healthcare sites can offer patients, visitors, and staff shaded outdoor spaces that help to promote relaxation and comfort.
- Restaurants – A canopy is a great way to extend their dining spaces outdoors, providing guests with a comfortable and shaded environment to enjoy al fresco dining even when it’s windy and rainy!
- Nurseries – A nursery canopy offers shaded play areas for children, ensuring a safe and enjoyable outdoor environment where they can engage and play.
- Schools – As above, a flexible canopy for primary schools or senior schools allow children to play, learn, and socialise, promoting outdoor education and providing protection from the sun and rain.
- Colleges and universities – A retractable canopy enables colleges and universities to design inspiring outdoor study areas, collaborative spaces, or event venues, providing students with comfortable and shaded environments.
How retractable canopies can boost profitability for your hospitality company
Entrepreneurs recognise the importance of the long-term profitability and sustainability of any business. It is the ultimate goal that every asset or resource should give added value to the business.
At A&S Landscape, we use long-lasting designs built with the latest modern technology to suit your requirements. It is not just the hospitality business that can benefit greatly, retractable roof canopies are commonly used for many other applications.
Whether you are looking for commercial awnings and canopies, a beer garden canopy or covered space on your hotel grounds – retractable canopies for hospitality businesses can help transform your space into one that takes your business to the next level.
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Incredible Benefits of a Retractable Sun Canopy
Purchasing a retractable pergola canopy is, of course, an investment in your business – one which could let you reap serious rewards when done correctly.
Here is just a taster of the benefits these clever solutions provide:
Comfort for Guests
“Customer comfort is our priority” is a common slogan for any consumer-driven business. Retractable canopies keep your guests comfortable while they enjoy your services and amenities. It offers shade and shelter when needed but maintains the ability to open up the area when the weather allows.
Increased Foot Traffic
Foot traffic is one important business metric to gauge the profitability of any business operation but with pubs, hotels, restaurants and cafés it’s about the number of clients who you can seat comfortably at once and in a way in which they enjoy.
Enhanced Privacy
A retractable canopy or roof system will allow you to space out your tables giving your clients more space. Eateries in urban areas with overlooking windows or even balconies can also enhance the privacy of their areas with a canopy structure. Restaurant canopies that offer fine dining ambience may have their retractable roof adjusted to enhance the indoor atmosphere.
Protection from UV Rays
As much as we love sunshine, UV rays can be damaging in large doses. Retractable canopy systems block UV rays and reduce glare to make your space more functional even during midday. This not only protects the health of your guests but also helps reduce energy usage.
Reduce Energy Costs
The scorching heat of the sun increases the need for air conditioning of the interiors. Retractable canopies block those heat-inducing rays, while still allowing natural light indoors. This is an effective passive cooling solution that can result in significant energy cost savings, therefore increased energy efficiency.
Beauty and Aesthetics
With high-quality materials, commercial-grade retractable canopy systems add style and luxury to your property at the same time promoting the open-air ambience. A retractable canopy can quickly add upmarket appeal to an otherwise unexciting building.
Protects Fixtures and Furnishings
Your furniture and other business assets need to be protected. Canopies are a great way to protect your outdoor furniture, as well as the furniture indoors. Soft and diffused light helps reduce the fading and wear that may otherwise result from constant exposure to the environmental elements.
Long-Term Durability
Unlike residential grades, commercial-grade retractable structures are built to last. From the motor to the canopy’s fabric, quality materials, warranties and after-sales support from our team help ensure your guests will enjoy the benefits of your retractable roof canopies for years to come.
Add Iconic Brand Identity to Your Business
With the wide assortment of design structures, coupled with attractive colour combinations that are made available on the market today, exterior branding of your business became a focal point. Foremost examples of these are in the hospitality industry and luxury restaurants where aesthetics and functionality are held at a premium for brand image.
Make the Most of Your Surroundings
If you are lucky enough to have a canal side, seafront, or country setting then you can make the most of the views all year round with a covered seating area.
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Why Choose A&S Landscape for Your Canopy Project?
We’re a significant industry leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of high-quality canopies in the UK market. And, our canopy range doesn’t just stop at retractable roofs. You can shop our full canopy range by design, canopies by use, and canopies by sector, and find a solution that you’ll love.
Having been in business for almost 50 years, we’ve made a well-established name for ourselves. And, we have the accreditations to show for it, including a huge range of industry associations, local authorities, architects, schools, builders, and property managers.
Quality is at the heart of what we do, with many of our traditional canopy designs boasting galvanised and PPC steelwork, unbreakable polycarbonate roofing, aluminium rainwater goods, and more! Backed by our extensive history and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, you can rely on us to get your new canopy project underway.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team – we’d be more than happy to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A lot of industry literature, websites and product pages, magazines and other marketing use various names to refer to retractable canopies.
To mention a few – retractable canopy for pergola, retractable awnings, retractable roof systems, retractable roof canopy, retractable awning roof, commercial canopy, commercial retractable canopy, commercial retractable roof system, commercial roof canopy, retractable awnings, retractable canopy awning, sunshades, outdoor shades, adjustable roof systems.
When in doubt, all these product terminologies basically discuss, and refer to, retractable canopies.
Yes, all structures require concrete foundations and fixings to ensure they meet building requirements. But don’t worry, we’re experts at identifying and assessing the specific foundation requirements for each unique project.
The answer to this is likely yes – but we will need to look at the size of the canopy and the sizes of any existing support structure.
Yes, depending on design specifications, retractable canopies can be intended for an internal space with doors, walls and windows closures. LED lighting options and heating systems can likewise be installed. All these specifications should be discussed during the design stage of the project.
Many factors should be taken into account before deciding whether your retractable canopy should be attached to a building or freestanding. Decide on the main purpose of your canopy, how it will be used in the future, and other personal preferences, including material, size, and design!
Once these decisions have been made, we will assess and make our suggestions to ensure that you are 100% satisfied at the completion of the project. We will also suggest the type, shape, design, size, and placement of your new canopy.
This depends on the size of your canopy. There are also a lot of other options when it comes to fitting these to the exteriors of buildings. The best way to find out what you need for your project is to get in touch with our friendly team, who will be perfectly positioned to answer your questions.
For waterproof fabric canopies, use mild detergent and water with a light pressure washer or brush. Retractable canopies tend to require much less maintenance than fixed units, which may become dirtier faster because they are exposed to exterior elements. Retractable canopies should be cleaned on a seasonal basis, as over time, they collect dirt and dust.
Something to be wary of is that water can collect in crevices of fabric canopies, which can lead to mould and dew growth. Make sure you’re keeping the metal parts of the canopy free of debris to keep it functioning properly. Discover more of our tips for cleaning a canopy in every season here.
Salt laden air is extremely corrosive, so certain care and extra maintenance are required when installed where salt air is present.
To keep your canopy looking good and lasting long, monthly washing of the frame and fabric with a suitable cleaner is recommended.
Thoroughly rinse the frame and fabric with clean water and allow the fabric to fully dry before retracting the structure. Also, lubricate the moving joints with a penetrating lubricant at least twice a year.
Retractable canopies and fixed-type canopies have completely different underlying structures and fittings and are not readily convertible. Any attempt to do this would be misguided. For more guidance and information, get in touch with a member of our team.
As with any long-lasting solution designed to be installed and used outside, we create our to handle most weather conditions. However, it’s generally accepted that these structures can handle light to moderate wind of up to 20pm – although they aren’t designed to be used as a wind break!
A retractable awning is a covering attached to the exterior wall of a fixed structure. Typically, it’s made from a sheet of woven canvas in acrylic or polyester fabric on a roller system that extends out when the folding aluminium arms are extended. Other differences between the two include whether it’s wall-fixed or independent, the type of fabric used, the size, and the cost.
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