Retractable Awnings Snow Load
Best selling high snow load polycarbonate patio roof awnings.
Retractable awnings snow load. This is how we came up with the extruded louver roof system. Also offering a good decoration effect. Attached you can find one of our aluminum sunlight shade awning project cases. Several retractable awnings better known as retractable pergolas retractable louvered roofs or rotating louvered roofs are rated for snow loads up to 80 psf.
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. 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. Resist sunlight wind and rain. Aluminum awnings are rated with a lbs per foot snow load.
Thicker gauges of aluminum are required for snow areas. Alunotec patio awning is as one of our hot selling products well received by clients. Another option is to install a wind sensor or motion sensor fitting which will safely retract the awning during windy conditions. They are available in thirteen different colors are partially assembled and carry a five year manufacturers warranty.
These are especially useful in commercial spaces where awnings aren t managed 24 hours a day. 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. Just build them a little stronger than those of us lucky enough not to have snow. Here are some of the factors to consider with awnings and snow.
Aluminum framework with polycarbonate sheet.