MENU You are here Home » En-Fold The En-Fold® Retractable Awnings Roof Weather Protection Ultimate Outdoor Protection from Whatever Nature Has in Store The En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning is the perfect synthesis of beauty and brawn. Owing to its exclusive tensile architectural design and engineering, En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning outclasses its nearest competitor in every weather-related performance category. Wind - En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning can safely remain fully deployed in winds up to 90 mph (115 mph ultimate wind speed in accordance with the 2015 IBC). Higher wind speeds can also be accommodated if necessary. Snow - En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning can support roof design snow loads of 30 psf (pounds per square foot). En-Fold® retractable awning can also be designed to accommodate larger snow loads if necessary. Sun - En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning create a beautiful experience of diffused museum-quality lighting, while blocking up to 100% of damaging UV rays. Rain - From light drizzles to tropical downpours, no amount of rain is too much for En-Fold® stadium-grade retractable awning to handle. ROI: Return on Investment For bar, restaurant, and event providers, having usable, elegant, comfortable, and reliable outdoor space can be a big money maker. En-Fold® generates positive cash flow savings and frequently has a documented payback period as short as just 24 months. And in the long run, it is not uncommon to realize a ROI in excess of 1,000% over the expected life of the system. To determine the returns, Uni-Systems employs a sophisticated ROI calculator that takes into consideration the expected revenue generated from your space, as well as the historical weather conditions where your facility is located. Contact Uni-Systems today to learn just how fast En-Fold® can pay for itself. We are readily available to assist you and your building team to develop creative solutions for your En-Fold® application that can influence those returns. Floor Area Ratio Did you know that some building authorities categorize En-Fold® as a temporary structure because of its retractable nature? This means it may not contribute you your facility’s Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculation. With En-Fold®, you can dramatically increase available square footage and provide the optimal experience for building occupants or patrons. Ask us how we can help you maximize the value of your property. Custom and Standard Configuration Options En-Fold® offers optimal customer solutions through our customized designs and more affordable Standard Unit Configuration options. All of our options offer En-Fold’s industry-leading weather protection, durability, long life-span, and technology. The designers and engineers at En-Fold and Uni-Systems are always pushing the envelope of possibilities to create new configurations, finish options, fabric choices, and control system features to meet clients' needs. Custom Configurations We create Customized Configurations for shading systems for even the most complex spaces such as an irregular shaped historic courtyard or a location with many levels and entries. Standard Unit Configuration System En-Fold’s cost-saving Standard Unit Configuration System offers an array of modular standard sizes and configurations at great savings in base cost and installation when compared to more custom applications. The Standard Unit System makes En-Fold’s quality available for small and medium size businesses to improve their customers' experience with the same premium product found in our design for high-end hotels, restaurants, and outdoor venues around the world. Quote Your Retractable Awning Standard Unit Configuration System Size and Extension Options With the Standard Unit System, the extension options range from 20’ - 40’ with 5’ increments and the width choices range from 20’ – 80’ in 10’ increments. We offer design guidance and great flexibility to meet your programmatic needs. As shown below, the Standard Unit System offers over 35 most popular configuration options +/- 2’ in extension and +/- 5’ in width. Area of Coverage WIDTH (FT) 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Drive Beam Length (FT) 20 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 25 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 30 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 35 700 1050 1400 1750 2100 2450 2800 40 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 Standard Unit Configuration System Fabrics and Finishes With the modular standard unit configurations seen in the matrix below, the finish option is clear anodized. Fabric choices are the standard grade PVC/PVDF. Standard Unit Configuration System Controls and Security The control system options are our standard push button remote, auto-retract on signal from the fire panel, and mGuard secure Cloud connectivity. Comparing Standard Unit Configuration System and Customized Application-Specific Unit Options Features Modular Standard Units Application Specific Units Infinite Sizes (within system limitations) ☑ Limited Sizes (see size matrix) ☑ Complete set of stamped and signed application specific Shop Drawings ☑ Limited set of stamped and signed standard Shop Drawings with application specific cover sheet ☑ Complete set of stamped and signed application specific calculations ☑ Limited set of stamped and signed standard calculations ☑ Clear anodized aluminum finish ☑ ☑ Bronze series anodize finish ☑ Standard En-Fold white marine grade paint finish ☑ Custom color marine grade paint finish ☑ Sefar Tenara ePTFE fabrics ☑ Serge Ferrari Precontraint PVC fabrics ☑ ☑ Seamans PVC fabrics ☑ Other fabric alternatives (must meet system capabilities) ☑ Standard wall mount connection brackets ☑ ☑ Standard column mount connection brackets ☑ ☑ Custom connection brackets ☑ Custom steel support structure ☑ Standard steel support columns ☑ ☑ Standard thickness aluminum top plate ☑ ☑ HSS steel strong backs ☑ Custom strong backs ☑ En-Fold aluminum side channels for spans up to 60’ ☑ Application specific edge overhang ☑ Edge overhang specified in “Edge Overhang” matrix ☑ Biaxial tension Dynema® edge ropes ☑ ☑ Standard En-Fold fabric beam end caps ☑ ☑ En-Fold Multi-Position system ☑ En-Fold Curved End extension ☑ 1:12 pitch ☑ ☑ 1:24 pitch ☑ ☑ Custom pitch ☑ Standard Mono-Slope Configuration ☑ ☑ Transverse Mono-Slope Configuration ☑ Gable Multi-slope configuration ☑ Saw Tooth Multi-Slope configuration ☑ “Flat” configuration ☑ Auto-retract on signal from Anemometer ☑ Auto-retract on signal from Fire panel ☑ ☑ Auto-extend on signal from rain sensor ☑ Building management system tie-in ☑ Standard 4-button remote ☑ ☑ Extended 6 – 10 button remote ☑ mGuard Secure Cloud remote connectivity ☑ ☑ Commercial Gutters & Flashing ☑ Weather seals ☑ En-Fold fabric garage ☑ Side walls/curtains ☑ Quote your retractable awning Leasing & Financing Options Uni-Systems is pleased to offer a variety of leasing and financing options for your En-Fold® system through KLC Financial. Program Features: 100% Financing Leasing & Financing Options Up to 60 month term Optional Seasonal Payments Options for all credits All Equipment + Soft Costs Rates will vary due to dollar size of transaction, time in business and credit history. KLC Financial, Inc. and Uni-Systems Partnership KLC Financial has successfully funded equipment purchases for the restaurant and retail industries for more than 30 years. KLC understands the industry: its cash flow, historical success and growth potential, benefits, and lifespan of the equipment. KLC pays according to Uni-Systems’ terms to do its part in making sure customers receive their equipment within the agreed upon timeframe. This is why KLC is a great fit for financing the En-Fold® system. Advantages of leasing equipment include a lower initial expense out-of-pocket, tax-deductible monthly lease payments, more flexible terms than a bank loan, and each monthly payment is considered to be an operating expense, rather than a debt. Contact Spencer Thomas, President, KLC Financial via email at spencer@klcfinancial.com or phone at 952.224.4303. Visit www.klcfinancial.com for more information. Previous RETRACTABLE AWNING AT SOHO BEACH HOUSE Miami Beach, FL Next Get inspired. Envision En-Fold® GET FRESH INSPIRATION IN YOUR INBOX Stadium-Grade Retractable Awning System INQUIRE NOW or call 763-404-8820 En-fold® Overview Retractable awning Product Details Services & Support Sustainability Pro Resources Project Gallery Inquire Now About Uni-Systems From the company who designed, engineered, and built the world's most iconic, large-scale, kinetic structures and stadiums. En-Fold® is a registered trademark of Uni-Systems, LLC. | © 2021 Uni-Systems, LLC