Company:
European Rolling Shutters San Jose, CA

Project Details

Fabric 1

Acrylic Canvas
Producer: Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC
Supplier: Trivantage LLC


Design Name
Ed Grohe

Design Company
European Rolling Shutters

Fabrication Name
Ben and Tim Hoang

Fabrication Company
European Rolling Shutters

Project Manager Name
Ed Grohe

Project Manager Company
European Rolling Shutters

Installation Name
Wilfried Lauprecht

Installation Company
Sunpro Hawaii


Please describe the project specifications

Our company designed, manufactured, and shipped this commercial, retractable awning our dealer in Oahu. It is 17 feet, 2 inches wide by 10 feet, 2 inches in projection. Frame is white, and the awning is operated with a Somfy, Sunea RTS CMO motor with a Telis-1 transmitter. The awning fabric is Dickson 8923 Paris Rouge, and the valance fabric is Dickson 3914 Paris Red. The valance has custom signage. This awning was installed by Sunpro Hawaii, a European Rolling Shutters dealer.


What was the purpose of this project? What did the client request?

The client was looking for a simple, durable, and visually pleasing, overhead shade solution. The client needed a way to not only provide an inviting ambience, but also a distinguish his shop from the rest on the same street.


What is unique or complex about the project?

The client wanted to match the contrast color of the existing signage and not only blend in, but to also command the attention of the passerby.


What were the results of the project?

The client was very satisfied with the end result, the fabric complimented existing signage blending in very well.


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