Both roll forming and extruded louver roof systems can carry heavy snow loads however since you will need fewer rafters in an extruded louvered roof system the price difference will not be as large.
Retractable awnings snow load.
Also offering a good decoration effect.
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.
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.
Alunotec patio awning is as one of our hot selling products well received by clients.
Just build them a little stronger than those of us lucky enough not to have snow.
Another option is to install a wind sensor or motion sensor fitting which will safely retract the awning during windy conditions.
Here are some of the factors to consider with awnings and snow.
This is how we came up with the extruded louver roof system.
Best selling high snow load polycarbonate patio roof awnings.
They are available in thirteen different colors are partially assembled and carry a five year manufacturers warranty.
Thicker gauges of aluminum are required for snow areas.
Our system is designed to carry up to 18 000 pounds and still have large spans.
Aluminum framework with polycarbonate sheet.
Resist sunlight wind and rain.
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.
Attached you can find one of our aluminum sunlight shade awning project cases.
They are built into a self supporting attached or free standing framework and the canopy is made of retractable waterproof vinyl retractable louvers or rotating louvers.