Aluminum Awning Snow Load

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Aluminum awning snow load. Several retractable awnings better known as retractable pergolas retractable louvered roofs or rotating louvered roofs are rated for snow loads up to 80 psf. So a roof designed for a 20 pounds per square foot snow load could theoretically hold up four inches of ice. Aluminum framework with polycarbonate sheet. White aluminum attached solid patio cover with 4 posts 10 lbs.

There are several factors that are used to determine this figure. Alunotec patio awning is as one of our hot selling products well received by clients. Live load feria 10 ft. Attached you can find one of our aluminum sunlight shade awning project cases.

They are available in thirteen different colors are partially assembled and carry a five year manufacturers warranty. With our generic engineering you can go up to 30 psf of snow load which means if you have a cover that is 30 x20 ft. Snow loads roof snow loads are influenced by elevation of the area you live in wind general weather patterns and moisture laden air roof configuration and slope. Snow typically weighs anywhere from 5 to 25 pounds per cubic foot depending on how wet it is.

Please contact us and we will provide a custom quote. Disposal of existing awnings or packaging materials is not included but can be arranged. Most importantly are the gauge of the awning panel and the tributary distance. Aluminum awnings are rated with a lbs per foot snow load.

20 lbs gsl 20 lbs rdl 30 lbs gsl 25 2 lbs rdl 40 lbs gsl 33 6 lbs rdl 60 lbs gsl 50 4 lbs rdl. White aluminum attached solid patio cover with 4 posts 10 lbs. A one inch layer of water or ice weighs approximately five pounds per square foot. The tributary distance is the space between points of attachment such as the hanger and an i beam and the beam to the gutter.

These aluminum awnings are perfect for anyone desiring awnings and living in a northern climate that prefers not to take the awnings down in the winter. They are built into a self supporting attached or free standing framework and the canopy is made of retractable waterproof vinyl retractable louvers or rotating louvers. Only the aluminum awnings are designed to handle snow loads as heavy snow loads could easily tear and stretch out a fabric window awning or door canopy. For areas with 10 lbs ground snow load roof design load equals 10 pounds.

We always ask you to call your local building department to get the wind and snow load requirements for your area. Our system is designed to carry up to 18 000 pounds and still have large spans. Live load 20 ft. Screened enclosures aluminum patio covers window awnings.

Best selling high snow load polycarbonate patio roof awnings. Grey patio cover awning. The roof design load rdl refers to the amount of snow a roofing structure is designed to hold. Rooftop attachments are not permitted in snow load areas.