Retractable Awnings Snow Load

Here are some of the factors to consider with awnings and snow.

Retractable awnings snow load.

Resist sunlight wind and rain. 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. Attached you can find one of our aluminum sunlight shade awning project cases. Just build them a little stronger than those of us lucky enough not to have snow.

Thicker gauges of aluminum are required for snow areas. Both roll forming and extruded louver roof systems can carry heavy snow loads however since you will need fewer rafters in an extruded louvered roof system the price difference will not be as large. Also offering a good decoration effect. This is how we came up with the extruded louver roof system.

They are available in thirteen different colors are partially assembled and carry a five year manufacturers warranty. Several retractable awnings better known as retractable pergolas retractable louvered roofs or rotating louvered roofs are rated for snow loads up to 80 psf. Aluminum framework with polycarbonate sheet. Best selling high snow load polycarbonate patio roof awnings.

Our system is designed to carry up to 18 000 pounds and still have large spans. 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. Aluminum awnings are rated with a lbs per foot snow load. 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.

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.