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European & North American products with refined styling combined with superb performance.
Our retractable awnings embody European design sensibility — precise engineering, refined detailing, and architectural restraint.
Many of the manufacturers have North American operations for quick production lead times. With full CSA accreditation & meeting with all CAN/ULC standards you're always assured of quality & performance. This approach ensures structural strength, long-term durability, and seamless integration with both contemporary and classic architecture.
Retractable awnings are what we do every day. We carry six distinct retractable systems and pair each project to the climate, exposure, and architecture rather than selling whatever is in stock.
Retractable awnings provide on-demand shade, visual refinement, and enhanced outdoor usability without the permanence of fixed structures. Ideally suited for:
A complete range of solutions for every architectural requirement.
Elegant simplicity for protected installations. Features exposed rollers and articulated arms. Ideal for locations where architectural overhangs provide protection.
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Fully enclosed solutions for maximum longevity. Housing the fabric, arms, and motor within a sealed aluminum enclosure when retracted.
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Large-scale retractable fabric solutions supported by a permanent structure for maximum coverage.
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Robust solutions designed for larger patios and commercial terraces, often weatherproof.
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Versatile window shading that extends outward, allowing airflow while blocking sun.
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Exterior-mounted fabric solutions designed specifically for glass roofs, skylights, and sunrooms. Proactive heat management before it enters the space.
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Five Eight Twelve supplies and installs premium retractable awnings for discerning residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across British Columbia. We represent a carefully curated portfolio of the world's most respected manufacturers, delivering European design and engineering excellence, precision manufacturing, and long-term performance tailored to British Columbia's climate.
Five Eight Twelve offers over 300 premium fabric options from the world's leading textile manufacturers including Sunbrella®, Dickson®, and Sattler®.
Utilizing high end Somfy & Gapoza motors & controls. Synonymous with quality and reliability – they are the global benchmarks in automated shading technology.
Deeper reading from our knowledge base to help you choose the right solution.
Retractable awnings give you on-demand shade and weather protection without the permanence of a fixed structure. This guide explains the types available in BC, how they handle Vancouver's climate, what they cost, and how to choose the right system for your home or patio.
Read guide →GuideThe fabric is the most visible and most weather-exposed component of any awning. This guide explains solution-dyed acrylic, compares the three leading brands we install, and helps you decide based on climate, aesthetics, and application.
Read guide →GuideSomfy and Gaposa are the two motor brands we install most often. Both are tier-one products, but they differ in ecosystem, smart-home integration, and typical pricing. This guide helps you pick between them.
Read guide →GuideAwning pricing varies enormously — from $3,000 to over $50,000 — because the category covers so many different products. This guide explains what actually drives the cost for a Vancouver installation and gives realistic ranges for each type.
Read guide →GuideA retractable awning that's cleaned and maintained annually typically outlasts one that isn't by years. This guide walks through the simple seasonal routine that keeps fabric, arms, and motor performing like new in BC's climate.
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Ready to plan your project?
If you are planning a project and expect exceptional quality, refined aesthetics, and long-term performance, Five Eight Twelve is your trusted partner.
