Attached you can find one of our aluminum sunlight shade awning project cases.
Awning snow load.
They aren t rated for any snow loads that can run from 5 to 80 pounds per square foot or more.
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.
As a rule saturated snow weighs about 20 lbs.
Our system is designed to carry up to 18 000 pounds and still have large spans.
Resist sunlight wind and rain.
There are several factors that are used to determine this figure.
Several awning manufacturers pointed out that snow on an awning can become a life threatening matter should the awning collapse.
Some retractable fabric awnings will support a dusting of snow.
So a roof designed for a 20 pounds per square foot snow load could theoretically hold up four inches of ice.
More average snow may weigh 15 pounds per cubic foot and drifted compacted snow may weigh 20 pounds or more.
Snow typically weighs anywhere from 5 to 25 pounds per cubic foot depending on how wet it is.
Alunotec patio awning is as one of our hot selling products well received by clients.
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.
The following calculation is based on a 25 moisture density which is conservative.
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The tributary distance is the space between points of attachment such as the hanger and an i beam and the beam to the gutter.
We had respondents who ve built awnings that can withstand a snow load of up to 70 pounds but they needed an engineer to determine how to do it.
However once that snow has stopped you can extend the awning and enjoy the shade on a bright sunny day.
A one inch layer of water or ice weighs approximately five pounds per square foot.
Structured full truss systems for snow load allows stability all year round.
Best selling high snow load polycarbonate patio roof awnings.
Also offering a good decoration effect.
Covers are custom fit and fully secured preventing wind damage.
The structure is what the awning snow load will primarily depend on.
Most importantly are the gauge of the awning panel and the tributary distance.
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.
