Snow Build-Over On Pergolas, Trellises & Mechanically Louvered Roofs (Cornice)
Beware of Snow Buildup On Open Roofs An important and frequently overlooked requirement for checking snow loads on open roof
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Beware of Snow Buildup On Open Roofs An important and frequently overlooked requirement for checking snow loads on open roof
The following is a summary of sunroom-related terms provided courtesy of the National Sunroom Association. Click Here for the
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Regarding any aluminum railing project, it is imperative to understand the life-safety issue that arises when welding an aluminum railing
How do you get from a T5 to T6 temper? Heat treatment is done by raising the alloy temperature to
A canopy is an overhead structure that offers protection from weather elements like rain, snow, and sunlight. Canopies can come
Sunrooms across the US are categorized into 5 categories. AAMA published these in their AAMA/NPEA/NSA 2100-12 publication which made its
This is provided to inform clients of the dissimilar metal protection requirements of the 2015 Aluminum Design Manual, Chapter M
When an anchor is installed into concrete, there is an area surrounding the anchor called a cone of influence in
Canopies & Wind Understand this – A backyard canopy attached to the back of your house, a pergola/trellis, or
Here’s a description and illustrations we’ve created for footing types we frequently reference in our work for sunrooms, pergolas, carports,
CHECKLIST OF DESIGN ITEMS NEEDED FOR SCREENED ENCLOSURES, OPEN, & ENCLOSED PATIOS, PERGOLAS & SUNROOMS Engineering Express provides signed &
From the 5th, 6th &7th Edition of the Florida Building Code (2014, 2017, 2020) section 1603.1.4 as well as from
ASCE 7-16 is introduced into the 2018 International Building Code and 7th Edition Florida Building Code (2020) as the new
Overview Metal fastening is designed per the requirements of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC): Specification for Structural Steel
Perforated Design Method vs. Segmented Design Methods for Shear Walls The International Building Code (2018) defines a shear wall
Many don’t understand how wind works & state that a product is rated to a specific wind speed. This is
About TEK Screws The following information is complied compliments of All Points Fasteners, Totally Nuts And Bolts, and Fastenermart Tek® screws, which
Here’s a chart illustrating some of the many dimensions and components needed to design a site specific open patio /
We’re frequently asked by our clients where they can purchase many of the products specified in our plans. Below is
Per the Aluminum Design Manual (ADM) 2015, the allowable bending stress of round tubes shall be determined for the limit
There is often confusion as to which size product a client actually needs – Pipe Size or OD Tubing Size. Keep
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