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Chancellors School – Covered Dining/Social Area Canopy

We were invited by the school to install an Oxford XL Barrel Vault canopy to be used as a social and dining area by the school’s students. The canopy has approximate dimensions of 11m wide x 20m with the roof structure and gable end Ds clad with waterproof PVC fabric. In addition, the canopy is largely enclosed with clamped glass side walls with two sections left open for access. The glass side walls give additional protection from the elements during inclement weather, this makes the entire covered area available all year round, the school’s students have been making use of their newly covered space since the first day it was made open to them.

Sector School Canopies

Canopy Use Social and Dining Area Canopies

Design Oxford XL Barrel

Specification

Shape: Barrel Vault
Support: Free Standing
Hoop Style: Lattice
Cladding Type: Fabric
Sidewall Panels: Toughened Glass
Location: Hatfield

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Why Clovis Canopies?

British made

Made to measure

Up to 25 year framework guarantee & 50 year structural design life

All year round use

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Will I require planning permission?: We always advise that you call your local planning authority as there are no hard and fast rules. They will advise on whether you require planning permission for your proposed canopy. Although it differs from region to region canopies under 30m2 may not require permission but this can be affected by situations such as proximity to neighbours, listed building status, conservation areas etc. so it always best to check. We are happy to provide free of charge, scaled drawings etc. of the proposed canopy structure to assist your application should you require.
Are your canopies usable all year in all weathers?: Yes unlike some solutions that need to be taken down in the winter or during high winds our canopies are designed to be useable all year round. The cladding materials as well as providing shade are also waterproof so that they can be used during wet weather.
What are Building Regulations and will they affect me?: In relation to our canopies Building Regulations specify the standard to which they should be built i.e. strength, fire rating of materials etc. Again it is advisable to contact your local Building Control officer(s), as a rule of thumb any canopy over 30m2 will require conformity to building regulations and an application will need to be made although this figure can be lower. Most of our structures are supplied conforming to the requirements for these regulations as standard and generic sets of structural calculations can be supplied free of charge to demonstrate to Building Control the integrity of the proposed structure and foundations.
Do you fix your canopies directly onto tarmac?: No, all canopies are fixed on to concrete pads or bases as the structures can lift out from the ground if not fixed into a suitable concrete base due to the uplift created by wind acting on the roof area.

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We are very pleased with how they look and that they will be a ‘boon’ for our children in terms of shade and rain protection. However my main reason for writing is that I am very pleased with the way in which your staff Martin Sears and Timothy Barclay, have carried out the project. The space we used for the canopies is a main thoroughfare to our playgrounds. They have managed to keep this are very tidy and safe throughout the week so that we can function as a school without any inconvenience. This was mainly due to Martin and Timothy, who in addition to doing such a good job have worked exceptionally well, ensuring ‘business as usual’ and have been very friendly with staff and children. They are a credit to your company and I hope that you will let them know that I have followed up my appreciation of them with this letter.

A Long, Headteacher,, Battle Primary

May I take this opportunity to thank you for delivering another successful canopy at the school. It looks great and the install team have done a great job.

John Grafik, School Business Manager, Cherry Orchard Primary Academy

Thank you so much for the installation of the canopy at Claremont Primary School. It looks absolutely fantastic, we are delighted. Please extend my thanks and gratitude to all concerned.

Julie Cook, School Business Manager, Claremont Primary School

I just wanted to email to thank you and all the team who have worked with us with the installation of our canopy and assistance with the paving. We have been really impressed with the professionalism of the whole team and the quality of the canopy and installation work. We would be very happy to act as a reference site for any future customers of yours.

Tracy Willmott, School Business Manager, Debenham High School