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Exterior shade in Colorado
High UV, hail and snow load: rotating louvers that close, fabric that retracts, and posts designed for freeze-thaw — Denver decks are not Phoenix decks.
Climate
Semi-arid high plains and alpine. Intense UV at elevation; hail is a fabric risk if left extended.
Wind
Chinooks and thunderstorm outflow. Retract Nimbus; close Helio within snow-load rating.
Codes & permits
IRC with snow load by elevation. Many Front Range cities want stamped post bases on freestanding roofs.
Products that belong here
- Retractable & Rotating Louvered RoofsAluminium blades that rotate and slide open.
- Retractable Fabric PergolasFree-standing and wall-mounted structures with a retracting roof.
- Retractable AwningsLateral-arm shade that disappears when you don't need it.
- Retractable ScreensZip-track screens for wind, insects and glare.
Full catalog still lists 9 families. Configure after a house/building photo at the design center.
Questions in Colorado
- Hail and acrylic?
- Retract. Cassette housing is the reason Solaris cassette exists. Open arms are a value span, not a hail bunker.
- Snow on Helio?
- Closed blades: see the 45 psf spec. Retract Nimbus packs before snowfall.
Certified installer near Colorado
Same ZIP network as the homepage. If no partner is listed yet, dispatch still quotes.