Retractable Pergolas

An outdoor room with a roof that retracts. The Corradi Pergotenda® Palladia® - a folding waterproof canopy on an aluminum frame that covers when you want shelter and opens when you want sky.

  1. Authorized Corradi USA dealer. Pergotenda® has defined retractable pergolas for forty years.
  2. Fully motorized. Radio remote standard. Sun, wind, and rain sensors integrate with home automation.
  3. Eclissi waterproof fabric roof - not a louvered slat system. Quiet, architectural, and weather-tight when closed.
Overview

A retractable roof, not a fixed one.

The Palladia is Corradi's retractable pergola - an aluminum frame with a fabric roof that folds open and closed on demand. Closed, it's a waterproof canopy that sheds rain and blocks sun. Open, it stacks tight to one end and leaves the space to the sky. It's the same idea as a louvered-roof pergola, executed in fabric instead of slats - lighter, quieter, and architecturally softer.

We install it three ways: anchored to a single wall with pillars on the open side, spanning wall-to-wall between two structures, or fully freestanding on four aluminum pillars. Optional Corradi exterior screens drop down between the pillars to enclose the sides - turning the pergola into a full four-season outdoor room.

Built for the way the space actually gets used.

A roof when you need it

Eclissi fabric is fully waterproof and blackout-rated. Closed, the Palladia sheds rain, blocks 100% of sun, and creates a sheltered room. Drink coffee on the patio in a downpour.

Open sky when you don't

Canvas retracts and stacks tight to one end - projection fully exposed to sky. Not a slat system that still breaks the view when open. When it's open, it's open.

Three mounting configurations

Wall-mount with pillars on the open side · wall-to-wall between two structures · freestanding on four pillars. One system, three ways to integrate it into existing architecture.

Enclose the sides with screens

Optional Corradi exterior screens drop between the pillars - block sun, keep bugs out, extend the season. The pergola becomes a four-season outdoor room.

Silent and architectural

Fabric roof is quieter than metal louvers in wind and reads as a single clean plane from below. The aluminum frame is powder-coated to match the architecture - nine standard finishes, custom colors available.

Fully automated

Radio remote standard. Optional sun, wind, and rain sensors auto-retract the canopy before weather becomes a factor. Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Shortcuts compatible.

Verified specs.

All specs verified against manufacturer documentation and our installation records.
  • Manufacturer: Corradi USA · Pergotenda® Palladia® · authorized dealer
  • System: Retractable folding fabric canopy on aluminum structure
  • Roof Pitch: Pitched (up to 20°) or flat
  • Mounting Options: Wall · wall-to-wall · wall + pillars · freestanding on four pillars
  • Max Dimensions (Pitched): Up to 512" wide (42.7 ft) × 256" projection (21.3 ft) with 4–5 runners
  • Max Dimensions (Flat): Up to 413" wide (34.4 ft) × 236" projection (19.7 ft) with 4 runners
  • Max Pillar Height: 98"
  • Structure: Aluminum tubular 2.4" × 4.8" · Qualicoat powder coat finish · AISI 304 stainless steel hardware
  • Fabric: Eclissi - PVC-coated polyester · 1100 Dtex · waterproof · blackout · fire-retardant · 25 oz/yd²
  • Motor: Radio-controlled motor standard · manual gearbox option · 4–5 runner pitched uses Type 3 motor (dual motor + control board)
  • Wind Rating: Up to ~31 mph (Beaufort 6) · wind sensor auto-retracts in gusts
  • Rain / Snow: Rated for sun and rain (Class 2 water pockets per EN 13561, 56 L/m²/hr) · not snow-rated - must retract before snowfall
  • Warranty: 5-year Eclissi fabric warranty · Corradi structural and motor warranties vary by product line
  • Lead Time: ~8 weeks

Best applications.

Residential patios & outdoor kitchens

Residential patios & outdoor kitchens

Primary shade over a patio or outdoor kitchen where the homeowner wants open sky when the weather is good and a real roof when it isn't.

Wall-to-wall courtyards

Wall-to-wall courtyards

Between two structures - between the house and a garage, between two wings, across a narrow side yard - where a fixed roof would feel closed-in.

Pool decks & lounge areas

Pool decks & lounge areas

Full shade for loungers in afternoon sun, retracted for night swimming and sky. Optional screens enclose the space when mosquitoes or wind arrive.

Restaurant & hospitality patios

Restaurant & hospitality patios

Extend outdoor dining into shoulder seasons. Close the roof for a light rain service without losing the reservation; open it back up when the sun returns.

Rooftop terraces

Rooftop terraces

Freestanding configuration anchors to the deck - no wall penetration required on buildings where membrane integrity matters.

Outdoor event & hospitality spaces

Outdoor event & hospitality spaces

Spa cabanas, hotel amenity decks, private club patios where architectural presence and weather flexibility both matter.

Straight answers.

01

How is this different from a shade sail I can buy online or at a home improvement store?

Retail shade sails are manufactured in fixed sizes, sold with consumer-grade hardware, and designed for DIY installation. They use unrated fabric with no verified UV or fire certifications, zinc or galvanized hardware that corrodes within a few seasons, and they rely on the buyer to achieve correct tension - which rarely happens without experience. The result is typically the floppy, off-profile canopy the category is known for. A CanopyWorx sail is custom-fabricated to your site's exact dimensions, built from commercial-grade HDPE with documented warranties and certifications, hung on a fully stainless steel hardware system, and professionally installed and tensioned to specification. The difference is visible in the first season and compounds over the life of the installation.
02

Are shade sails waterproof?

No - and that is intentional. Commercial HDPE shade cloth is an open-weave, breathable fabric. Rain passes through rather than pooling, which eliminates the structural stress that builds up on solid canopies after heavy precipitation. The open weave also allows air to circulate freely under the sail, making the shaded space comfortable even on still, warm days. If your project requires rain coverage in addition to sun, we specify other product categories for that. For pure solar shading in an open environment, breathability is a meaningful performance advantage - not a limitation.
02

Can it be added to my existing pergola?

In most cases, yes. The cable system is compatible with existing wood, metal, or masonry pergolas, covered patios, and structural walls. We assess the structure during the site visit to confirm it can carry the cable tension. If it can’t, we build a freestanding aluminum frame that sits inside or alongside the existing structure.
03

Can a shade sail be custom-sized to fit my exact space?

Yes - every sail we fabricate is built to the exact point-to-point measurements of your site. There are no standard sizes we work from. Measurements are taken after attachment hardware is installed, ensuring the fabricated sail matches the actual geometry rather than an approximated dimension. This is the step that distinguishes a professionally specified installation from a DIY project.
03

Is it motorized?

No - this system is hand-operated by a pull cord at one end. The simplicity is intentional. No motors to burn out, no remotes to replace, no electronics to fail. The whole system is designed to last decades with the moving parts as simple as we can make them. If you want motorization over a pergola, take a look at our Retractable Pergolas (Corradi Palladia) instead.
04

What shapes are available?

Shade sails can be fabricated in virtually any shape: triangle (three-point), square or rectangle (four-point), hyperbolic / hypar twisted forms, and custom multi-point configurations (five-, six-, or more-point forms). Multiple sails in any mix of shapes can be combined into layered compositions to cover large or irregular footprints and create architectural depth that no single panel could achieve.
05

Are fire-rated fabrics available for schools, churches, and public facilities?

Yes. We specify fire-rated HDPE fabric options carrying NFPA 701 (National Fire Protection Association) and CSFM 1237.1 (California State Fire Marshal) certifications. Select options also carry ASTM E84-20 Class A / Class 1 ratings. FR fabrics are available in a range of colors and fabric weights - they're a standard specification option, not a special-order rarity. Full compliance documentation is available for permitting and project closeout.
06

How are they attached and tensioned?

The sail attaches to anchor points - posts, building walls, structural columns, or any rigid mounting structure - via a full marine-grade stainless steel hardware system: shackles, turnbuckles, D-ring thimble corners, and either a 7×19 aircraft-grade cable perimeter (sails with any side over 20 ft) or a heavy webbing perimeter (smaller sails). Turnbuckles at each corner allow progressive tensioning to the specified curve profile. They also allow re-tensioning over time as the fabric settles.
07

How long do shade sails last?

Commercial HDPE fabric carries manufacturer warranties of 10 to 15 years depending on the fabric tier selected. The marine-grade stainless steel hardware is designed to outlast multiple fabric generations. Actual service life depends on fabric selection, environmental conditions, installation quality, and maintenance - all of which we address through our specification and installation process.
08

Can you cover a large or irregular area?

Yes - cable perimeter construction handles large spans well, and multi-sail configurations allow coverage of virtually any footprint, irregular or otherwise. Overlapping triangles, layered rectangles, and mixed-shape compositions are one of the most effective tools for covering areas that no single sail could address. We design multi-sail compositions as part of the consultation process.
09

What does a project cost?

Shade sail fabric and fabrication starts at $10 per square foot for the sail itself, with pricing varying by fabric tier (heavy architectural and fire-rated fabrics are higher), shape complexity, hardware specification, and seam-minimization requirements. That figure does not include structural posts, attachment hardware installation, permitting, or the installation labor - those are priced after the site consultation. A commercial shade sail is a capital investment with a documented 10–15 year service life, not a seasonal purchase.
10

What does the CanopyWorx process look like?

Site consultation → shape and configuration design → attachment point planning and installation → precise point-to-point measurement → fabric and hardware specification → custom fabrication → professional installation and tensioning → project closeout with maintenance guidance and any compliance documentation required. CanopyWorx manages all of it. The outcome is a finished installation, not a kit that turned into your weekend project.
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