Restaurants, wineries & patios · Portland, Oregon
Commercial retractable awnings for Portland patios
Large retractable awnings that put shade over a restaurant patio, a tasting terrace or an office deck at the push of a button, then roll back into a hood when the sun goes. SummerSpace systems, Somfy controls, measured and installed by our own crew.
- Up to 26 ftWide, per unit
- Up to 14′ 6″Projection from the wall
- 20-yearFrame warranty, Performance Series
Commercial retractables, explained
What is a commercial retractable awning?
A commercial retractable awning is a large lateral-arm awning built for daily use at a business: folding arms push the fabric out over a patio and pull it back into a protective hood. Rose City Awning & Flag installs SummerSpace systems that reach up to 26 feet wide per unit and as far as 14 feet 6 inches out, motorized with Somfy controls and an optional wind sensor.
By the numbers
Built for a patio that works every day
A home awning opens on weekends. A restaurant awning opens every lunch and every happy hour, so commercial work calls for SummerSpace’s heavier lines.
- 26ftWidest single unit: Performance 250 and 150, and Pro 97 and 98SummerSpace spec
- 14′6″Deepest projection on the Performance 250 and 150SummerSpace spec
- 20yrFrame warranty on Performance Series awnings (10-year fabric, 5-year motor)SummerSpace spec
- 100+Tempotest solids, stripes and textures to match the buildingSummerSpace spec
Figures are SummerSpace’s published specifications for each model. We confirm sizing, mounting and fabric for your building at a free consultation.
The lineup
SummerSpace models built for commercial patios
All three run on a SummerSpace chain-tension system and take Somfy controls, a wind sensor and an optional motorized front-bar drop screen.
Our commercial pickSemi-cassette
Performance 250 (opens in a new tab)
Commercial-grade, with drop-forged arms, articulating shoulders for pitch control and a hood that wraps the back of the roll.
- Width
- 11–26 ft
- Projection
- Up to 14′ 6″
- Mounts
- Wall, soffit, roof
- Frame warranty
- 20 years
Classic lookTraditional
Performance 150 (opens in a new tab)
Commercial strength in a traditional open-roll style, with a fabric-wrapped front bar and a contemporary valance.
- Width
- 11–26 ft
- Projection
- Up to 14′ 6″
- Mounts
- Wall, soffit, roof
- Frame warranty
- 20 years
Covered rollSemi-cassette
Pro Series 97 (opens in a new tab)
Built for residential and commercial use. A rounded hood covers the top, sides and back of the fabric when it’s in.
- Width
- 9–26 ft
- Projection
- Up to 13′ 2″
- Mounts
- Wall, soffit, roof
- Frame warranty
- 15 years
Specs from SummerSpace’s product pages. Photos: SummerSpace (manufacturer photos). Need a cleaner line on a modern building? The full-cassette Series K300 closes into a 6-inch cassette.
Large retractable awnings
Covering a patio wider than 26 feet
One SummerSpace unit tops out at 26 feet. Longer frontages get two or more awnings mounted side by side, each with its own arms and motor, so you can open one bay for a few tables or the whole run for a full house.
- Matched fabric and frame color across every unit, so the run reads as one awning.
- One remote or one wall switch can run the group, or each bay on its own.
- Roof or soffit brackets when the wall can’t take the load or the mounting height is short.
- Zip screens on the open sides close the space in when the wind comes up. See zip screens.
Where they go
Patios, terraces and sidewalk seating
Our photos come from Portland jobs; manufacturer photos are marked. When the season turns, many owners pair the awning with screens or a fixed cover.
Restaurant patioRetractable over outdoor tables Winery terraceSummerSpace · manufacturer photo Pool terracePerformance 250 · manufacturer photo 
Restaurant patioMotorized screens close the sides 
Sidewalk seatingPapa Haydn, fixed fabric awnings
Choosing
Retractable or fixed for a business?
Retractables win on flexibility and light. Fixed awnings win on rain cover and signage. Plenty of restaurants run both.
| Feature | RetractableFlexible shade | FixedAlways up |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Sun on some days, open sky on others | Cover every day, rain included |
| In wind | Retract it; a wind sensor can do it for you | Stays up year-round |
| In rain | Light rain only; retract before water pools | Sheds rain; the usual pick for a dry entry |
| Branding | Fabric color and stripe to match the building | Logos and lettering applied in our shop |
| Controls | Somfy motor and remote, or a hand crank | None needed |
| Permits | Often, for storefront work in Portland | Often, for storefront work in Portland |
| Learn more | Retractable awnings | Fixed awnings |
Portland City Code Chapter 32.52 sets standards for awnings over public space. We’ll tell you what the city is likely to ask for on your frontage.
How it works
From photos to a working awning
The same four steps for a single bay or a full frontage.
- 01
Send photos
A shot of the wall, the patio and a rough width. We can often give a ballpark from that.
- 02
Site visit
We measure, check the wall and mounting height, and talk through model, fabric and controls.
- 03
Written quote
One number for the awning, motor, sensors and installation, plus any permit work.
- 04
Install
Our own crew mounts it, sets the pitch and limits, and shows your staff the controls.
What customers say
In their words
“They did a great job of educating us to the pros and cons of retractable awnings, gave us a great price, and the delivery and installation went like clock work.”
“We had a challenging situation: high elevation and lots of wind while trying to protect our view… designed an awning that did the job.”
“Rose City Awning installed awnings at our Multnomah Village location to protect customers from rain. The work was excellent and the workers were very professional.”
Commercial retractable awning questions
What is the best retractable awning for a restaurant patio?
For daily commercial use we usually spec the SummerSpace Performance 250. It’s commercial-grade, runs up to 26 feet wide and 14 feet 6 inches out, mounts to a wall, soffit or roof, and carries a 20-year frame warranty. The Performance 150 suits a traditional look.
How wide can a commercial retractable awning be?
A single SummerSpace unit runs up to 26 feet wide on the Performance 250 and 150 and the Pro 97 and 98. Longer patios get two or more units side by side, run together or one bay at a time.
Can a retractable awning stay out in rain or wind?
Light rain is fine as long as water doesn’t pool on the fabric. In wind it should come in; a motorized awning can take a SummerSpace wind sensor that retracts it automatically when gusts pass a safe level.
Do I need a permit for a commercial awning in Portland?
Often, especially when the awning projects over a sidewalk or public space. Portland City Code Chapter 32.52 sets the standards. We’ll tell you what to expect for your frontage at the site visit.
How much does a commercial retractable awning cost?
It depends on width, projection, model, motor and sensors, mounting and fabric, so Rose City Awning & Flag quotes each one after a free consultation. Photos and a rough width usually get you a ballpark first. What sets the price.
Do you service commercial awnings you didn’t install?
Yes. We repair motors, switches, arms and hardware on other companies’ awnings, and put new fabric on a sound frame. Repair & Recover.
Get a commercial retractable awning bid
Send photos of the wall and the patio, a rough width and how far out you want shade. We’ll come back with a model and a ballpark.
- Call
- (503) 226-2761
- Showroom
- 2728 NW Nela St, Portland
Send us your project
Photos and rough measurements are often enough for a ballpark.
