Awning Snow Load

Best selling high snow load polycarbonate patio roof awnings.

Awning snow load.

When you think about it it makes sense that the frame determines most of the strength of an awning. We offer over 100 choices of colors stripes and solids. Most importantly are the gauge of the awning panel and the tributary distance. So a roof designed for a 20 pounds per square foot snow load could theoretically hold up four inches of ice.

Alunotec patio awning is as one of our hot selling products well received by clients. Snow typically weighs anywhere from 5 to 25 pounds per cubic foot depending on how wet it is. Covers are custom fit and fully secured preventing wind damage. More average snow may weigh 15 pounds per cubic foot and drifted compacted snow may weigh 20 pounds or more.

Aluminum awnings are rated with a lbs per foot snow load. Some retractable fabric awnings will support a dusting of snow. Our system is designed to carry up to 18 000 pounds and still have large spans. A one inch layer of water or ice weighs approximately five pounds per square foot.

The frame manufacturer will be able to give you the estimated snow load which you can compare to the type of snowfall you receive in your area. There are several factors that are used to determine this figure. They aren t rated for any snow loads that can run from 5 to 80 pounds per square foot or more. Resist sunlight wind and rain.

As a rule saturated snow weighs about 20 lbs. Aluminum framework with polycarbonate sheet. 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. 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.

Also offering a good decoration effect. 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. The structure is what the awning snow load will primarily depend on. Structured full truss systems for snow load allows stability all year round.

The following calculation is based on a 25 moisture density which is conservative. The tributary distance is the space between points of attachment such as the hanger and an i beam and the beam to the gutter. Attached you can find one of our aluminum sunlight shade awning project cases.