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Commercial Retractable Awnings in North Carolina
RCI Doors™ designs and installs custom commercial retractable awnings across Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, Huntersville, Rock Hill, and Fort Mill. Shade a patio, an entrance, or a wall of windows, then retract the awning when you want open sky.
- Custom widths up to 40 ft in 1/4 inch increments, with projection from 7.5 ft to 12 ft
- Sunbrella fabrics, rust-proof aluminum and stainless steel frames, and motorized control by remote, sun and wind sensors, or smartphone
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Credentials Behind Every Installation
RCI Doors™ combines commercial installation experience and facility vendor credentials. AAADM applies to automatic pedestrian door work.
AAADM-Certified Technicians: RCI Doors™ technicians are AAADM-certified to install, inspect, and service automatic and commercial doors to code. The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers certification applies to our door work, and it reflects the safety standards our technicians work to. ISNetworld Pre-Qualified: RCI Doors™ is pre-qualified through ISNetworld, the contractor-safety and compliance database many corporate, industrial, and institutional facilities require before approving a vendor. Veteran-Owned, In Business Since 1992: RCI Doors™ has served North Carolina commercial and industrial facilities for more than 30 years. Simple Process
How Commercial Retractable Awning Service Works
RCI Doors™ builds and installs each awning to fit your property.
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Request a Free Estimate
Call 336-626-5125 or use the form. Tell us about the patio, entrance, or windows you want to shade.
2
Custom-Built to Your Opening
Each awning is custom-built to your size, in widths up to 40 ft in 1/4 inch increments, with the fabric, mounting, and controls you choose.
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Installed by Certified Technicians
Our skilled and certified technicians custom fit and install your awning.
Awning Options
Commercial Retractable Awning Options We Build and Install
RCI Doors™ custom-builds retractable awnings for patios, windows, and entrances.
Patios
Patio and Outdoor Seating Awnings
Shade for patios and outdoor seating areas. An awning creates cooler shade when it is sunny and hot, expands your usable space, and retracts when you want open sky.
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Windows
Storefront and Window Awnings
Installed above a large window, an awning can cut the cooling load on the space behind it and help protect furnishings near the glass from sun damage.
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Entrances
Entrance Awnings
Cover entryways on sunny days and help keep people dry when light rain arrives.
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Widths Up to 40 ft
Custom-built in widths up to 40 ft in 1/4 inch increments, projecting from 7.5 ft to 12 ft depending on your needs.
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Controls
Motorized Controls and Sensors
Open and close the awning with a remote control or from a smartphone, with sun and wind sensors available.
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Fabrics, Frames, and Mounting
Sunbrella fabrics, rust-proof aluminum and stainless steel frames powder coated in attractive colors, and a variety of design and mounting options.
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Why NC Businesses Choose RCI Doors™ for Retractable Awnings
A retractable awning has to fit the building and work every day. RCI Doors™ custom-builds and installs each one.
Custom-Built Fit
Widths up to 40 ft in 1/4 inch increments, with projection from 7.5 ft to 12 ft.
Made in the USA
Our awnings are made in the USA.
Sunbrella Fabrics
A wide array of fabric choices to coordinate with your building and outdoor furniture.
Certified Installation
Everything we sell is custom fit and installed by our skilled and certified technicians.
10-Year Warranty
Our awnings come with a 10-year warranty.
30+ Years in Business
Veteran-owned, serving North Carolina commercial and industrial clients since 1992.
Patio and Outdoor Seating Awnings Fabrics, Frames, and Mounting About Our Service
Commercial Retractable Awning Installation in North Carolina
RCI Doors™ designs and installs custom retractable awnings for commercial properties across North Carolina.
RCI Doors™ designs and installs custom retractable awnings for commercial properties across North Carolina.
A retractable awning gives you shade when you need it and sunlight when you want it. It extends your usable outdoor space without a construction project, helps protect customers, guests, staff, and outdoor furniture from harmful UV light, and retracts fully into its housing when you do not need it.
A custom awning has to fit the building. RCI Doors™ builds each awning to your opening in widths up to 40 ft, with Sunbrella fabric, rust-proof aluminum and stainless steel frames, and a mounting option that suits your property. A one-size-fits-all awning ordered online will not fit your building perfectly, and any awning works only when it is installed properly. Our skilled and certified technicians custom fit and install every awning.
Summers across the Piedmont are hot and humid, and shade matters for patios, storefront glass, and entrances in every part of the state. RCI Doors™ works from offices in Charlotte and Asheboro, so businesses in the Charlotte metro and the Triad can reach a local team.
Planning a patio, entrance, or storefront? Request a free estimate and tell us the area you want to shade. Call 336-626-5125.
Commercial Retractable Awnings That Fit Your Building
RCI Doors™ builds each awning to the opening, with motorized controls and installation by certified technicians.
- Custom build: widths up to 40 ft in 1/4 inch increments, with 7.5 ft to 12 ft of projection.
- Motorized control: remote control, sun and wind sensors, and smartphone operation.
- Regional coverage: Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, Huntersville, Rock Hill, and Fort Mill.
Why Businesses Add Awnings
Common Problems a Commercial Retractable Awning Solves
A retractable awning handles sun, heat, and weather on the parts of a property people use most.
Patios Too Hot to Use
Direct sun can make outdoor seating uncomfortable. An awning creates cooler shade when it is sunny and hot.
Heat and Glare Through Windows
Large windows let in sunlight and heat. An awning above the window can cut the cooling load on the space behind it.
Faded Furniture and Decor
Sunlight fades and cracks even durable outdoor furniture, and it can affect indoor decor near windows and doors. An awning helps protect both.
Seating Lost to Light Rain
Light rain can send people indoors. An awning helps keep people dry when light rain arrives.
No Room for a Permanent Structure
A permanent structure means a foundation, pillars, a roof, and labor. A retractable awning extends your outdoor space without a construction project.
Shade When You Want Sun
A stationary awning stays deployed. A retractable awning retracts fully into its housing, so you get unfiltered sunlight on mild days.
Warning Signs
Signs Your Property Needs a Retractable Awning
See where custom retractable awnings can make your property more comfortable.
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Customers Avoid the Patio in Afternoon Sun
Outdoor seating can go unused when direct sun makes it uncomfortable.
Lost seating.2
Cooling Runs Hard Behind Large Windows
Sun through large windows adds heat that the air conditioning has to remove.
Cooling load.3
Furniture or Decor Is Fading
Sunlight fades and cracks outdoor furniture and affects decor near windows and doors.
Furnishing damage.4
Light Rain Clears the Seating
Guests head indoors as soon as light rain arrives.
Weather exposure.5
Entrances Take the Full Sun
Staff and visitors wait in direct sun at the door.
Guest comfort.6
A Large Umbrella Is Your Only Shade
Umbrellas are temporary, and unlike a retractable awning they do not add value to the property.
Temporary fix.Tell us about the openings you want to cover.
Why a Specialist Wins
RCI Doors™ vs. General Vendors
A commercial awning combines sizing, fabric, frame, controls, and installation. Each one affects how well the awning works on your building.
| Need | RCI Doors™ | General Vendor |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Custom-built in widths up to 40 ft, in 1/4 inch increments | Stock sizes, often one-size-fits-all |
| Fabric | Sunbrella fabrics in a wide array of choices | Fabric choices vary |
| Frame | Rust-proof aluminum and stainless steel, powder coated, made in the USA | Frame materials and origin vary |
| Controls | Remote control, sun and wind sensors, and smartphone operation | May be limited to manual or basic controls |
| Installation | Custom fit and installed by skilled, certified technicians | May be left to the buyer or a general contractor |
| Commercial focus | Focused exclusively on commercial properties | May be residential-focused |
Materials We Build With
Awning Fabrics, Frames, and Controls
RCI Doors™ builds commercial retractable awnings with Sunbrella fabrics and rust-proof aluminum and stainless steel frames. Have a fabric, color, or mounting question? Call 336-626-5125.
Call 336-626-5125 to discuss your property.
Awning Guide
Retractable Awning Components
RCI Doors™ builds each awning from a set of components you can customize for your property.
| Component | What It Does | Options | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame and housing | Holds the awning and hides it when retracted | Rust-proof aluminum and stainless steel, powder coated in attractive colors | Custom fit & installed |
| Fabric | Provides the shade | Sunbrella fabrics in a wide array of choices | Custom fit & installed |
| Motor and remote | Opens and closes the awning | Motorized operation with remote control | Custom fit & installed |
| Sun and wind sensors | Adds sun and wind sensing to motorized operation | Available | Custom fit & installed |
| Smartphone operation | Opens and closes the awning from a phone | Available | Custom fit & installed |
| Mounting | Attaches the awning to your building | A variety of design and mounting options, customized for your property | Custom fit & installed |
Widths run up to 40 ft in 1/4 inch increments, with projection from 7.5 ft to 12 ft.
Industries Served
Commercial Retractable Awnings for Every Type of Property
RCI Doors™ builds retractable awnings for businesses and facilities across North Carolina.
Restaurants
Shade for patios and outdoor dining areas, with open sky when you retract the awning.
Hotels and Resorts
Cover patios, terraces, and entrances so guests have a comfortable place to sit outside.
Retail and Storefronts
Shade storefront windows and entrances, and help protect furnishings near glass from sun damage.
Office Buildings
Shade entrances and sun-facing windows, and give staff an outdoor area they can use.
Health Care Facilities
Shade for entrances and outdoor seating used by patients, visitors, and staff.
Sports Venues
Shade for outdoor seating and gathering areas.
Our Credentials
Retractable Awning Specialists for NC Commercial Properties
RCI Doors™ combines custom awning building, certified installation, and regional service from offices in Charlotte and Asheboro.
Serving North Carolina Commercial Properties
RCI Doors™ builds and installs commercial retractable awnings across Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, Huntersville, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and surrounding areas.
Capabilities
Custom widths to 40 ft
Sunbrella fabrics
Aluminum and stainless steel frames
Motorized operation
Sun and wind sensors
Smartphone control
Certified installation
Need documentation for a facility, property manager, or construction project? RCI Doors™ can provide project and service details on request.
Request DocumentationTrusted Locally
Retractable Awning Service Across Charlotte, Greensboro, and the Triad
RCI Doors™ serves commercial customers from Charlotte and Asheboro teams across central and western North Carolina.
RCI Doors™ - Charlotte
9945 Statesville Road, Suite J, Charlotte, NC 28269
Serving: Charlotte · Huntersville · Cornelius · Davidson · Concord · Mooresville · Kannapolis · Statesville
RCI Doors™ - Asheboro
203 Oakhurst Road, Asheboro, NC 27205
Serving: Greensboro · Winston-Salem · Asheboro · High Point · Triad & surroundings
Service Area
Commercial Retractable Awning Service Across North Carolina
RCI Doors™ serves awning customers across the Charlotte metro, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, and the Triad.
Charlotte Metro Service Area
Charlotte Huntersville Concord Mooresville Matthews Kannapolis Gastonia Monroe Rock Hill, SC Fort Mill, SC
Triad: Greensboro / Winston-Salem
Greensboro Asheboro Winston-Salem High Point Burlington Kernersville Lexington Thomasville
Not listed? Call 336-626-5125. RCI Doors™ serves many commercial facilities across central and western NC.
Ready to Add Shade to Your Property?
Tell us about the patio, entrance, or windows you want to cover. Estimates are free, with no obligation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Retractable Awnings
What kinds of commercial properties can use a retractable awning?
Any property with an outdoor area or sun-facing glass that needs shade for part of the day. Restaurants, hotels and resorts, retail storefronts, office buildings, and health care facilities are natural fits.
How large can a commercial retractable awning be?
RCI Doors™ custom-builds awnings in widths up to 40 ft, in 1/4 inch increments. They extend from 7.5 ft to 12 ft depending on your needs.
How much does a commercial retractable awning cost?
Cost depends on the width and projection you need, the fabric, the mounting option, and how you want to operate the awning. Every awning is custom-built, so RCI Doors™ prices each one through a free estimate. For more on what drives the return, read our guide, Commercial Retractable Awnings: Are They Worth the Investment?
What are the frames and fabrics made of?
The rust-proof frames are made from aluminum and stainless steel and powder coated in attractive colors. The fabrics are Sunbrella, in a wide array of choices to coordinate with your building and outdoor furniture. Our awnings are made in the USA.
How do staff open and close a motorized awning?
Motorized operation works with a remote control or from a smartphone, and sun and wind sensors are available.
Does a retractable awning help in the rain?
It helps keep people dry when light rain arrives. Because the awning retracts fully into its housing, you can also close it when you want open sky.
Can our maintenance team install the awning?
Everything we sell is custom fit and installed by our skilled and certified technicians. A one-size-fits-all awning will not fit your building perfectly, and an awning works only when it is installed properly.
What warranty comes with a retractable awning?
Our awnings come with a 10-year warranty.
Where do you install commercial retractable awnings?
RCI Doors™ serves Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Asheboro, Huntersville, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and nearby North Carolina markets. Charlotte-area customers can call 704-610-3575, and Triad customers can call 336-626-5125.
Do you install retractable awnings for homes?
RCI Doors™ is focused exclusively on commercial properties. For a commercial awning, request a free estimate.
Our Locations
Find Your Nearest RCI Doors™ Awning Team
Call the team closest to your property for a commercial retractable awning estimate.
Charlotte Metro
RCI Doors™ - Charlotte
9945 Statesville Road, Suite JCharlotte, NC 28269
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm
Office: 704-610-3575
Call Charlotte → Triad / Greensboro Metro
RCI Doors™ - Asheboro
203 Oakhurst RoadAsheboro, NC 27205
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm
Office: 336-626-5125
Toll-free: 800-521-3660
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