Snow Load Awnings

When we started promoting solara in northern europe more than 20 years ago we needed to come up with a solution for heavy snow loads and still allow large spans.

Snow load awnings.

White powder coated steel frame with 1 1 2 in. Resist sunlight wind and rain. The hercules line of canopies are durable and easy to assemble featuring a 2 in. If you live in the us our snow load calculator compares the total weight on your roof with the permissible load calculated according to the standards issued by the american society of civil engineers regarding the minimum design loads for buildings and other structures asce7 16.

A fabric with a slick surface such as a vinyl material is difficult for snow to adhere to and it often slides right off. Alunotec patio awning is as one of our hot selling products well received by clients. Roof snow and wind loads are based on the historical records for a given location however the local building authority should always be consulted to determine the correct roof snow and wind load to use for a given site and application. This unit includes a heavy duty snow load kit for added roof strength.

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. The tributary distance is the space between points of attachment such as the hanger and an i beam and the beam to the gutter. Best selling high snow load polycarbonate patio roof awnings. Several retractable awnings better known as retractable pergolas retractable louvered roofs or rotating louvered roofs are rated for snow loads up to 80 psf.

Attached you can find one of our aluminum sunlight shade awning project cases. Also offering a good decoration effect. The weight of snow varies greatly. Light fluffy snow may only weigh about seven pounds per cubic foot.

Hercules snow load canopy. Heavy duty steel frames. Aluminum awnings are rated with a lbs per foot snow load. Rigid awnings and canopy shutters shall be designed to resist the loads set forth in chapter 16 of this code except that structures or parts thereof which are intended to be removed or repositioned during periods of high wind velocity shall be designed in their open or extended position to design pressures based on a basic wind speed of minimum 115 mph 3 second wind gust with applicable shape factors and to resist not less than 10 psf 478 pa roof live load.

Aluminum framework with polycarbonate sheet. 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. Great for gathering and outdoor storage. While snow load is primarily an issue dealt with by the awning frame and design it was also suggested that the type of fabric that you use can also make a difference.

Most importantly are the gauge of the awning panel and the tributary distance.