PATIO ROOF DESIGNS
Let our engineer experts help you with roof design plans for your next outdoor spaces project.
Roofing for building components is our specialty – Patio, Gazebos, Carports, Retractable, Louvered, Fabric & more.
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HELP CENTER: PATIO ROOF DESIGN PLANS KNOWLEDGE BASE
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 systems such as pergolas, trellises,
ASCE 7 Main Wind Force vs. Components & Cladding Explained (MWFRS vs. C&C)
ASCE 7 separates wind loading into three types: Main Wind Force Resisting System (MWFRS), Components and Cladding (C&C), and Other Structures and Building Appurtenances. MWFRS
Types of At-Grade Footings Explained
Here’s a description and illustrations we’ve created for footing types we frequently reference in our work for sunrooms, pergolas, carports, screen rooms, signs, and similar
1 Hour Fire Rating For Roof vs Wall
Many ask if there’s a difference between a 1 hour fire rating on a wall product vs a 1 hour fire rating on a roof
Wind Speed to Wind Pressure For Sunrooms – Canopies – Pergolas Using ASCE 7-16
ASCE 7-16 is introduced into the 2018 International Building Code and 7th Edition Florida Building Code (2020) as the new referenced standard for wind design.
Glossary of Engineering Terms
GLOSSARY OF ENGINEERING TERMS These terms are published by Engineering Express to coincide with help menus for our online tools & published articles and as
What is the Minimum Roof Slope for Metal Panels and other Roof Types?
The minimum roof slope requirement for metal panels varies depending on panel connection conditions. The required roof slope varies with application of materials and use.
Typical Information Needed For Engineering Design of a Patio-Pergola Roof
Here’s a chart illustrating some of the many dimensions and components needed to design a site specific open patio / pergola / carport / louvered