Retractable Awnings Snow Load

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.

Retractable awnings snow load.

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. Attached you can find one of our aluminum sunlight shade awning project cases. This is how we came up with the extruded louver roof system. Here are some of the factors to consider with awnings and snow.

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. Our system is designed to carry up to 18 000 pounds and still have large spans. Also offering a good decoration effect. Thicker gauges of aluminum are required for snow areas.

Best selling high snow load polycarbonate patio roof awnings. 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. Resist sunlight wind and rain. Another option is to install a wind sensor or motion sensor fitting which will safely retract the awning during windy conditions.

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. These are especially useful in commercial spaces where awnings aren t managed 24 hours a day. Aluminum awnings are rated with a lbs per foot 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.

Just build them a little stronger than those of us lucky enough not to have snow.