What are the advantages of cable-tensioned structures over conventional awnings and canopies?
Awnings: Conventional awnings attach to buildings and cannot project out more than a few feet due to their inherent limitations with strong wind gusts. While retractable awnings can extend further, they must be reeled in to prevent wind from destroying them. By contrast, we’ve extended permanent shade sail awnings more than 50′ from buildings where code required they withstand 90 MPH 3-second gusts.
