Retractable Awning For Roof Terrace

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Hi all,

I live in a private apartment with a rooftop terrace. I'm planning to install a retractable roof awning in order create a sheltered area on the roof terrace to hang and dry my laundry.

Some questions that would like to seek anyone's advice on:

1) What kind of awning materials should I use, e.g. canvas vs PVC? Which last longer in the sun and stains less in the rain?

2) Is there anything I should look out for the frame, brackets and arms itself, e.g. must be anodized aluminum or powdercoated to a certain thickness? Can take certain windspeeds?

3) Any good contractors to recommend based on your experience? What's the typical cost for a 4m wide and 2m deep area?

Many thanx!!