Porch Awning Snowload

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Porch awning snowload.

The following table s describe the load vs span capabilities of our flat pan and w pan systems. Aluminum framework with polycarbonate sheet. A one inch layer of water or ice weighs approximately five pounds per square foot. With additional 50 margin of safety shattrproof 8mm multiwall panels offer 65 light transmission.

For example in the table below. 8 6 is how far you can go away from the wall before the 023 thick pan needs to be supported under a 20lb. 023 thick this simply references the thickness of the pan how to read the table. Vinyl is a rainproof material which doesn t absorb moisture stretch or shrink.

Snow typically weighs anywhere from 5 to 25 pounds per cubic foot depending on how wet it is. If the snow on your roof is 20 inches deep then 20 x 1 25 25 lbs. So a roof designed for a 20 pounds per square foot snow load could theoretically hold up four inches of ice. Also offering a good decoration effect.

Note that this level of loading 25 pounds per square foot is not intended to last all winter. There is a fatigue factor. Some retractable awnings will support an extra 10 pounds others 30 and some are rated for 300 pounds. Per square foot of load.

Alunotec patio awning is as one of our hot selling products well received by clients. Retractable awnings for rain protection often have higher wind ratings. Best selling high snow load polycarbonate patio roof awnings. The moisture content of snow can range from 1 to 33 which relates to weights of 1 pound to over 30 pounds per cubic foot example.