Rose City Awning & Flag · Portland, Oregon
Custom awnings, made in Portland since 1954
We design, sew, weld and install awnings for Portland homes and businesses: retractable awnings for the deck, motorized screens for rainy-season patios, storefront awnings with your name on them, and the flagpole out front.
- 4.9 Google rating · 74 reviews
- Licensed, bonded & insuredOR CCB #202531 WA ROSECCA866PB
- Shop & showroom2728 NW Nela St, Portland
- (503) 226-2761Call the shop, Mon–Thu
What we make
Awnings, screens and canopies for Portland homes and businesses
Start with the kind of project you have in mind. Not sure what it’s called? Describe it on the phone or send a photo. That’s how most of our projects begin.
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Retractable awnings
Shade you can roll out and put away, for decks and patios, built on SummerSpace systems, motorized or manual.
HomesRestaurants
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Motorized screens & enclosures
Drop screens that cut sun, wind, rain and bugs, so a covered patio stays usable after summer ends.
HomesRestaurantsVenues
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Window & door awnings
Welded-frame and pipe-frame fabric awnings for doors, windows and porches, plus bolt-on metal awnings.
HomesStorefronts
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Storefront awnings & graphics
Commercial awnings built to your façade, with lettering and logos applied in our shop.
BusinessesProperty managers
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Patio covers & canopies
Walkway, patio, BBQ and dock canopies and covers, built around how you use the space.
HomesBusinesses
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Flags & flagpoles
U.S., Oregon, state and military flags, indoor and outdoor, plus aluminum, steel and fiberglass flagpoles.
In the shopOnline
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Repair & Recover
New fabric for an existing frame, motor and hardware repairs, and adjustments to awnings you already own, ours or not.
HomesBusinesses
Have something unusual in mind? Cabanas, industrial curtains, tarps and other specialty fabric work are part of the job too.
Browse finished projects
See an awning on your own home
Our free Awning Studio puts a Tempotest awning on a photo of your house in under a minute. Send the preview to the shop for an estimate.
- 1Upload a photo
- 2Pick a style & fabric
- 3Compare before & after
Fabric Studio
Try it with a photo of your home
Start with a photo of the wall you want to shade. Pick a style and a Tempotest fabric, and see it on your building in under a minute.
Your photo will appear here.
Add a photo of your building
- Stand back and shoot straight on.
- Get the whole wall in the frame, roofline to ground.
- Daylight works best. Skip the flash.
Your photo is used only to create this preview and is deleted after 30 days unless you request an estimate.
Choose an awning style
Show us where it goes
Drag a box on your photo where the awning should hang. Drag the corners to size it. On a phone, pinch to zoom.
Choose a Tempotest fabric
Pick a fabric. You can see the real sample in our showroom.
Saved to compare
Here's your awning
Visualization only. Fabric colors on screen are approximate. See and handle real samples in our NW Nela St showroom before you choose.
Your saved previews
We install
Ian M.
“Now it is a living space we can use anytime and not a hot oven in the summer.”
Retractable awnings · Portland decks
Retractable awnings for decks and patios
A retractable awning gives you shade when you want it and open sky when you don’t. We install SummerSpace retractable systems with Sunbrella or Tempotest fabric, sized to your deck and your house, and run by a Somfy motor or by hand.
- Wind sensors
- A sensor retracts a motorized awning when gusts pick up, so a stormy afternoon doesn’t turn into a repair.
- Stainless steel chain drive
- SummerSpace awnings extend on stainless chain, not glued rubber belts that stretch and slip through our wet and dry cycles. Why we chose chain drive
- Motorized or manual
- A Somfy motor and remote, or manual operation. We’ll tell you which fits how you’ll actually use it.
For businesses & property managers
Commercial awnings and storefront graphics
From a single café door to a full retail façade, we design the frame, sew the cover and apply your graphics in-house, then keep the specs on file so a future recover is quick.
In-house lettering and logos
Graphics are cut and applied in our shop with 3M Scotchcal film, matched to your brand and placed where they read from the street.
Welded and bolt-on frames
Custom welded frames, pipe-frame awnings, or bolt-on metal awning systems for a clean architectural line.
Permit guidance
Portland’s awning standards for structure, clearance and upkeep are set in City Code Chapter 32.52. We’ll tell you what your storefront needs before you order.
Specs kept on file
We keep your awning’s specs on file, so a future recover is quick.
Selected commercial work
| Client | Work |
|---|---|
| Providence Park | Motorized screens |
| Stormbreakers | Motorized patio screens |
| Grand Central Bakery, Multnomah Village | Awnings for rain cover |
| Papa Haydn | Restaurant awnings |
| Sephora | Storefront awning |
| Kitchen Kaboodle | Awning with graphics |
| Oregon Maritime Museum | Entrance canopy |
Also in our
project gallery
- Zara
- Ulta
- Burgerville
- Backsmith
- Henry’s Tavern
- Mississippi Studios
- Baldwin’s Wine
- Pedego
Our story · 2728 NW Nela St
A Portland awning shop since 1954
Rose City Awning & Flag has made awnings in Portland since 1954. Owner Steve Marcy runs the shop today with a crew of sewers, fabricators and installers at 2728 NW Nela Street, where the showroom keeps fabric samples you can see and handle before you choose.
A lot of our work comes from people who already know us. One customer came back to replace their first awning nearly 30 years after we installed it; another wrote that we’ve looked after their awnings for 30 years.
Steve was featured in the first episode of the Oregon Made Today podcast, talking about what it means to make things here.
- 1954Making awnings in Portland
- NW Nela StShop and showroom
- In-houseCut, sewn and welded here
From the archive
Three logos, one shop
From Rose City Awning Co. to Rose City Awning & Flag: the same Portland shop.
- 1954Rose City Awning Co.
- Mid-1970sFlags & flagpoles join the name
- 2014Rose City Awning & Flag
Systems and materials we work with
The names inside every awning we build
We sew with proven fabrics, run awnings on proven motors, and install the retractable and screen systems we’d put on our own homes.
- Retractable awnings & screenssummerspace.com (opens in a new tab)
Motors & controlssomfysystems.com (opens in a new tab)
Awning fabricsunbrella.com (opens in a new tab)
Awning fabrictempotestusa.com (opens in a new tab)
Vivista motorized screensfutureguard.net (opens in a new tab)
Awning frame componentsawnexinc.com (opens in a new tab)
Flagpolesbolanderflagpole.com (opens in a new tab)- See them in personFabric samples in our showroom2728 NW Nela St
How an awning project works
Six steps, from the first phone call to the service visit years later.
Start with a photoCall or send photos
Tell us about the space. A few photos and rough measurements are often enough for a ballpark price before anyone visits.
Site visit and measure
We measure, check the mounting surface and talk through sun, wind exposure and how you plan to use the space.
Choose fabric and design
Compare fabric samples in the showroom and settle the frame, color and any lettering.
Fabrication
Covers are cut and sewn, frames welded and graphics applied in our shop. Retractable systems are built to your size.
Installation
Our crew installs, sets the limit switches and walks you through how everything works.
Service for the long run
If we built it, we likely have its specs on file, so repairs and recovers start with what we already know.
Motorized drop screens
Made for the Pacific Northwest
Awnings and screens built for Portland weather
Shade is only half the job here. We choose screens, enclosures and awning controls for rain, gusts and long grey shoulder seasons.
- Rain
Can a retractable awning stay out in the rain?
In light rain, yes. The fabric is water-resistant and the awning is pitched to shed water. Retract it in heavy rain or wind. If you want cover all year, a fixed awning, canopy or screened enclosure is the better tool, and we’ll help you choose.
Best fitPatio covers & canopies - Wind
What happens when the wind picks up?
With a wind sensor, a motorized awning retracts on its own when gusts pick up. On exposed sites we design the awning around the wind from the start.
Best fitAwnings with wind sensors - Shoulder seasons
Can a patio still be useful in October?
Motorized drop screens close the sides of a covered patio against wind-driven rain, low sun and bugs, then roll back up when the weather turns. Restaurants use them to keep seating open; homeowners use them to stretch the season into fall and winter.
Best fitMotorized drop screens
“We had a challenging situation: high elevation and lots of wind while trying to protect our view… designed an awning that did the job.”
Mark J., Google review
Free adviceNot sure which fits your space? Send a photo and we’ll tell you.
Flags sincethe mid-1970s
The “& Flag” in our name
Flags and flagpoles in Portland
Flags have been part of the business since at least the 1970s, when they joined our name. Stop by the shop on NW Nela or order online.
Flags
- U.S. and Oregon flags
- State and military flags
- Indoor and outdoor flags
Flagpoles
- Aluminum, steel and fiberglass flagpoles
- Bolander flagpoles
- In the showroom and online
From the journal
Flag etiquette: U.S. Flag Code rules for homes and businesses The Oregon state flag: history and why it has two sidesVisit the shop2728 NW Nela StMon–Thu 7:00–5:30Fri–Sat by appointment
Reviews from Portland homeowners and businesses
“We’ve trusted Rose City for 45 years. They put awnings on our home shortly after it was built and have taken care of us ever since.”
Ready to talk about your project?
Straight answers from the shop
Awning questions, answered
The questions we hear most. If yours isn’t here, call the shop and ask.
How much does an awning cost in Portland?
It depends on size, projection, frame, fabric, motorization and how the awning mounts to your building, so we quote each project individually. Send photos and rough measurements and we can often give you a ballpark before a site visit.
Which areas do you serve?
Rose City Awning & Flag is based at 2728 NW Nela St in Northwest Portland and works on homes and businesses around the Portland area. Call (503) 226-2761 to check whether we cover your address.
Do I need a permit for an awning in Portland?
Storefront awnings often do. Portland’s City Code Chapter 32.52 covers structure, clearance and upkeep for awnings, and anything attached to a building has to meet the building code. We’ll tell you what applies before you order.
Can you put new fabric on my existing awning?
Yes. A recover replaces worn fabric on a sound frame and often makes an awning look new. If we built it, we likely have its dimensions and fabric specs on file, which speeds things up. We can add a logo or a valance at the same time.
Can you repair an awning another company installed?
Often, yes. We repair and re-install awnings and motorized shades from other makers, including motors, limit switches and hardware. Send photos and the brand if you know it.
What brands do you use?
Rose City Awning & Flag installs SummerSpace retractable awnings, the only retractable line we carry, plus SummerSpace FlexShade and Futureguard Vivista screens. We sew with Sunbrella and Tempotest fabrics, motorize with Somfy motors and controls, frame with Awnex components, and sell Bolander flagpoles.
How long does a retractable awning last?
Many years, with regular cleaning and the occasional adjustment, and the fabric can be replaced when it wears. We install SummerSpace awnings partly because their stainless steel chain drive avoids the glued rubber belts that commonly fail in budget awnings. In our experience they run 15 to 20+ years in Portland’s climate.
See all awning FAQs Still stuck? Call the shop at (503) 226-2761.
Free consultations · Since 1954
Request an estimate
Tell us what you want to shade, where it is and how you’ll use it. Photos help: they often let us give you a ballpark before a site visit.
Visit the showroom
2728 NW Nela St
Portland, OR 97210
- Call
- (503) 226-2761
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:00 am–5:30 pmFri–Sat by appointment · Sun closed
What happens next
- We look at your detailsPhotos and rough measurements are usually enough for a ballpark before anyone visits.
- Free consultationAt the showroom table with fabric samples, or at your home or business.
- Written quoteOnce we’ve measured, you get a written quote, and we’ll tell you whether a permit applies.
- Made here, installed by our crewSewn and welded in our shop, then installed by our own crew.
Free consultation · From the shop on NW Nela St
Tell us about your project
Four short steps. Anything marked optional can be skipped.