A Love Letter to Neighborhood Patio Dining at Ground Level  Rooftops get all the glory with skyline views, sunset selfies, “above it all” captions. But the restaurants that truly anchor a community usually live closer to the ground. And with Roll-A-Cover retractable enclosures, those neighborhood spaces can stay open, comfortable, and connected in every season. […]

Why Restaurants Are Investing in Covered Outdoor Dining in 2026 For years, outdoor dining was treated as a seasonal bonus, a nice-to-have when the weather cooperated. But heading into 2026, that mindset has shifted. Today, restaurants are investing in covered outdoor dining not as an add-on, but as a core part of their business strategy. […]

Why a Retractable Roof Beats a Fixed Roof for Year-Round Outdoor Spaces A Fixed Roof Limits You, A Retractable Roof is Limitless A fixed roof may protect your space from rain, but it also locks you into one environment all year long. With a retractable roof system, you get the best of both worlds: open-air […]

Why Breweries Should Consider Retractable Roofs (Plus 3 Inspiring Examples) Craft breweries aren’t just about great beer anymore, they’re about creating a place where people want to gather, rain or shine. Breweries with patios and beer gardens often become community hubs for live music, food trucks, and special events. But there’s one big factor that […]

Extend the Season with a Roll-A-Cover Retractable Roof As the weather cools down, restaurants, hotels, and pools lose valuable outdoor space. But with a Roll-A-Cover retractable enclosure, your space stays usable, rain, wind, or snow. Why it matters this season: – 🍴 Restaurants: Keep outdoor dining revenue flowing even as temperatures drop. – 🏨 Hotels & […]

How Retractable Enclosures Grow Revenue for Commercial Spaces (Restaurants, Hotels & Venues) Weather is the most unpredictable line item in your business. A sunny Saturday turns into wind and drizzle, your patio sits empty, and revenue you planned on disappears. Roll-A-Cover’s custom retractable roofs turn that volatility into predictability, so patios, rooftops, courtyards, and pools […]

Why Roll-A-Cover is the Leader in Retractable Enclosures When it comes to transforming outdoor spaces into functional, year-round environments, one name stands above the rest: Roll-A-Cover. As the pioneer and industry leader in retractable enclosure systems, Roll-A-Cover has set the gold standard for over two decades. From restaurants and rooftops to pools and patios, Roll-A-Cover’s […]

At Roll-A-Cover, we’re thrilled to announce another exciting project that’s redefining rooftop experiences—this time right in the heart of Milwaukee. Café Benelux, located at 346 N. Broadway in the city’s vibrant Historic Third Ward, is getting a stunning upgrade just in time for summer: a custom Roll-A-Cover retractable glass enclosure. Viewpoint Enclosures, a Chicago company, […]

Why Commercial Properties Should Consider Installing a Roll-A-Cover Retractable Enclosure in 2025 As we move into 2025, commercial properties—especially in the hospitality sector—are increasingly looking for ways to innovate, attract customers, and stay competitive. One of the most impactful ways to do this is by investing in Roll-A-Cover retractable enclosures. Whether you’re running a restaurant, […]

Portland, OR – This week’s ‘Roll-A-Cover Uncovered’ is the retractable restaurant patio enclosure at My Bar in Portland, Oregon. This lean-to enclosure was manufactured by Roll-A-Cover and installed by a team in Portland. Now, the popular restaurant can utilize its outdoor patio space all year long, rain or shine! On beautiful days, the system manually […]