Retractable Awning at 444 North Capitol

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.