Linden Homes Chiltern Ltd – Entrance Canopy
3m wide x 2m deep Uxbridge style Entrance Canopy demonstrates the use of a single box hoop style on posts and wall brackets. The 6mm clear polycarbonate roof allows maximum light whilst providing weather protection over this doorway. 3 identical canopies were supplied to a residential development, covering the entrance security systems whilst keeping the elements off the residents gaining access.
Specification
- Shape: Curved Barrel Vault
- Support: Posts and Wall Brackets
- Hoop Style: Single Box
- Cladding Type: Polycarbonate
- Location: Harefield
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are your canopies usable all year in all weathers?
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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.
- Do you fix your canopies directly onto tarmac?
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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.
- How are the fabric sheets attached to the framework?
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Fabric sheets are securely attached all round using an aluminium cladding rail system, which has been tried, tested and proven for over 30 years.
- How is the polycarbonate sheeting attached to the framework?
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We use a two part glazing bar on our canopies with rubber gasket or cushions to attach the roof polycarbonate sheets as this allows for the expansion of the sheets as the weather heats up or cools down. The rubber gaskets as well as creating a watertight seal greatly reduce noise levels as the sheets expand and contract. We do not screw sheets directly to the framework as this can lead to the roofing sheets buckling and potentially causing leaks due to the possibility of screw heads popping off. In addition to this we never lap one sheet over the other as this can result in an algae build-up resulting in unsightly discoloured patches in the roof.
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