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Retractable Fabric Roof vs Retractable Louvre Roof

Both systems can create a substantially open roof condition, but they do it with different materials, mechanics and architectural character.

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Retractable fabric architectural roof partly open above a hospitality terrace
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FASGAR RETRACT uses a flexible membrane

The roof membrane extends for shelter and retracts into a stacked zone when the project wants open sky. It is well suited to hospitality and larger terrace applications where a fabric-roof aesthetic is acceptable.

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ARKEN retractable louvres retain aluminium blades

ARKEN's open-sky pathway combines blade rotation with roof retraction, giving the project both adjustable louvre control and a substantially open roof condition.

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Choose by architecture and operating brief

Compare desired appearance, open-sky percentage, drainage, controls, maintenance, side enclosure, exposure and evidence requirements before choosing the system family.

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Related Outdoor Living & Architecture resources

FASGAR RETRACTOpen resource ARKEN Retractable Louvre RoofsOpen resource Roof System ComparisonOpen resource

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