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Try-Tech engineered Patio Covers conform to National Building Codes in
36
States. Below you will find a list that specifies the Patio pan slope for a
given span and maximum spanable distance per Live Load to pass inspection for
most parts of the United States. Your local Municipal Building Department can
and will inform you as to the Snow and Wind rating codes for your area. Another
method of finding out is to contact your local awning provider for the
requirements. These will be the same as for your local company. They should have
this information close at hand. Remember this information is your for your
benefit. A local non-direct third party is your best attempt as to what is
required in your area, ie; if possible your local building dept.---you and your
families safety is a concern of ours also. Span in general is the unsupported
distance between the structure and the raingutter/header or an intermediate
positioned "C"or"I" beam.) Slope, that is required minimum in inches of drop (
.40" per foot of projection [allow ½" per foot of projection as a safe margin )
An intermediate positioned "C" or "I" beam with posts can be placed at mid-span
of projection. By doing this you will reduce the span between supports and this
will allow for thinner pans to establish your projection. This generally will
require you to install footings for the patio cover posts.
Try-Tech Patio and
Carports can be designed for Snow Loads of up to 60 lbs. per square foot and
Wind Factor of up to 90mph. Snow weights approximately 5 - 1 / 4 pounds per
cubic foot of snow ( 12" x 12" x 12" ) which is +/- = 1" in depth of water on a
12" x 12" area. Some areas may have a slightly higher water content than 1".
The Patio and Carport Designed slopes below are based on the 3-1/2" Super 12 Pan
Projection.
Minimum Inches of Slope required for 8' = 3 - 1/4 ", 9' = 3 -
5/8", 10' = 4" , 11' = 4 - 7/16 " , 12' = 4 - 7/8" , 13' = 5 -1/4", 14' = 5- 5/8
" , 15' = 6" , 16' = 6- 7/16 ". Examples only for Patio Pan thickness of .018
will span up to 16 ', .024 up to 18', .032 up to 20' and 036 up to 21'. ( this
is in general the criteria for 10 pound live load and 70 mph wind factor ) We
can engineer up to 90 MPH Wind Factor. This may seem quite an extreme for wind
but this is designed to protect against the Blustery umbrella effect of the
wind.
Note: Exposure "B" has terrain which has buildings, forest or
surface irregularities covering at least 20 percent of the ground level area
extending one mile or more from the site. Exposure "C" has terrain which is
flat and generally open. Extending one-half mile or more from the site, in any
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