Record rainfall in Florida last summer caused many Restaurateurs to start contemplating a new way to cover their outdoor dining areas. Outdoor seating is huge in Europe and places like South Beach, Miami, and many businesses are choosing retractable roof pergolas as a stylish alternative to a conventional, enclosed construction for patio areas.
One such option is the GENNIUS retractable pergola. Due to its modular design, as one single fabric structure, the GENNIUS can span as much as 42” wide by a 26'-3" foot projection, but the GENNIUS can be customized to fit almost any size application by adjoining multiple units.
Using our GENNIUS Return On Investment calculator, restaurateurs can demonstrate for themselves that the ROI for this product can be captured within one rainy season.
When combining SOMFY® powered exterior screens and clear vinyl windows, the GENNIUS ends up being a fully functional and enclosed outdoor space with unique features that are much lower in cost than that of conventional construction.
The GENNIUS retractable pergola is a new innovation from the traditional retractable awning and canopy world. Designed as a waterproof retractable roof, it improves the quality and functionality of outdoor spaces and expands usable outdoor dining areas. Complete with SOMFY motorization and rain management features, this retractable fabric shade structure combines the beauty of a pergola with the flexibility of a retractable awning; yet is durable enough to withstand inclement weather.
With its modern design and array of fabric colors and frame choices, including Norwegian spruced wood, the GENNIUS retractable roof is versatile and can be used to cover everything from a small residential patio to an expansive 400 seat restaurant veranda.
The GENNIUS retractable roof can be shipped nationwide and we can mobilize installation anywhere through our membership affiliation in the IFAI.
There are 5 different GENNIUS models, all which allow for different installation applications, projections and pitches, including a cantilever model that projects 13'-6" without column support.
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