Porch Awning Snowload

Best selling high snow load polycarbonate patio roof awnings.

Porch awning snowload.

The type of fabric rain awnings are made from is another important consideration. A one inch layer of water or ice weighs approximately five pounds per square foot. 023 thick this simply references the thickness of the pan how to read the table. So a roof designed for a 20 pounds per square foot snow load could theoretically hold up four inches of ice.

The following table s describe the load vs span capabilities of our flat pan and w pan systems. 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. Some retractable awnings will support an extra 10 pounds others 30 and some are rated for 300 pounds.

Attached you can find one of our aluminum sunlight shade awning project cases. 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. Vinyl is a rainproof material which doesn t absorb moisture stretch or shrink.

Resist sunlight wind and rain. Note that this level of loading 25 pounds per square foot is not intended to last all winter. Snow typically weighs anywhere from 5 to 25 pounds per cubic foot depending on how wet it is. Per square foot of load.

If the snow on your roof is 20 inches deep then 20 x 1 25 25 lbs. 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. There is a fatigue factor. Also offering a good decoration effect.