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Glossary of Terms

  • Clear Span
    The distance from the house to the beam supporting the posts.
  • Fluted FRP Classic Columns
    Fiberglass Reinforced Classic Round Columns with vertical lines/grooves, used to support the patio cover.
  • Foam Insert
    Styrofoam (stuffed inside sideplates to provide additional structural support)
  • Gutter
    Attaches to the end of the awning pans, water runs in and is diverted down the downspout.
  • Hanger
    Wall or eave attachment applications, hanger holds the pans at the house.
  • Header
    Load carrying beam with post connected under.
  • IBC
    International Building Code
  • ICBO
    International Conference of Building Officials
  • CBC
    California Building Code
  • IRP
    Insulated Roof Panels, 3" foam filled panels used in lieu of flat pans to make a solid cover. IRP's aren't a deck however can be walked on.
  • Laguna
    Trademark name of the Alumawood™ Arbor Lattice Pergola Patio Cover.
  • Newport
    Trademark name of the Alumawood™ Patio Cover.
  • Live Load
    Term referring to an engineering requirement of most building municipalities whereby the patio cover can withhold a certain per square foot live load, usually measured in pounds.
  • FRP Columns
    Fiberglass Round Columns.
  • Non-Fluted FRP Columns
    Fiberglass Round Columns without vertical lines/grooves, used to support the patio cover. 
  • Beam Overhang / Cantilever
    The distance a cover goes past a header/support beam, typically 1' to 2'.
  • Post
    Typical support structure for traditional aluminum patio covers.
  • Projection
    The distance out from a house to the end of the cover.
  • Rafter Tails
    Ends of the Rafters of the Laguna Arbor Lattice Cover.
  • False Rafter Tails
    Decorative Rafters Ends on the Newport Alumawood™ Patio Cover.
  • Side-Plates
    Side-Plates or Sideplates 'sandwich' the 3" x 3" Alumawood™ Post, the sideplates are 2" x 6 1/2" and run from the bottom of post to the top of the 3x8 header.
  • Wind Load
    Term referring to an engineering requirement of most building municipalities whereby the patio structure can withhold a certain wind speed.
  • Ledger Wrap Kit
    Optional wrap to cover 2" Douglas Fir Ledger Board for Alumawood™ covers.
  • Attached
    Awning attaches to house/structure either at the wall, eaves/fascia or roof top. Note: To attach to eaves/fascia your eaves must meet the engineering for your awning.
  • Freestanding
    Freestanding Awnings use no structure to help support it and relies solely on the posts. For this reason the posts must be poured into a concrete footings, footing size will be determined by the engineering but is generally 24" x 24" x 24".

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