- Snap-lock Locking System
- Industry-standard Finish Colors
- Stucco Embossed texture
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Moisture & Mildew Resistant
- Factory-bonded Aluminum Skins
- 1.5 pound EPS Foam Core
- Superior Insulation Properties
- Meets Current Load Specifications
You can be confident with the answers we give.
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As part of the roof system, we always supply a beam and post assembly to support your roof panels (top only systems available). This allows your entire patio cover to meet the local load requirements rather than the ‘just’ the panels. The finished product will add value to your home every single time! Like all other parts, the beam & posts assembly is all extruded aluminum, giving you virtually no maintenance requirements and all the hardware is supplied. Each system is engineered according to your local code requirements (snow loads). High quality, durable and maintenance free – – all at a price that will not break the bank and it comes with all the help you need from Home Porch & Patio Kits Inc.
Additional Information
Familiarize yourself with our terminologies!
You will need to know your local live load requirements (lbs./sq. ft. and mph) as dictated by your city/municipality. Your local building department is where building permits are issued. You may or may not require a permit for your installation. This responsibility rests with the homeowner. If a permit is required, we strongly recommend obtaining it before making a purchase. A few words about permits…
However, panel thickness, beam placements, beam size, and the distance between posts out front are all functions of the load (snow & wind) that your cover will be subject to.
This table describes how far a panel can span away from the wall out to the beam & posts assembly
How to read the table: For example… a 3″ thick roof panel will span 12’7″ away from the wall under a 20 lb. loading
| Roof Thickness | 10 psf | 20 psf | 25 psf | 30 psf | 35 psf | 40 psf | 50 psf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3″ Thick | .024″ Skin |
16′ |
12’7″ |
11’7″ |
10’10” |
10’1″ |
9’6″ |
8’7″ |
|
4″ Thick | .024″ Skin |
19′ |
15’1″ |
13’8″ |
12’7″ |
11’8″ |
10’11” |
9’9″ |
|
6″ Thick | .024″ Skin |
22′ |
18’3″ |
16’5″ |
15′ |
14′ |
13’1″ |
11’9″ |
We ask that you acquire the load requirements for your area, so that we can supply you with the ‘correct’ thickness and configuration of materials for a safe and long lasting installation!
Remember, the manufacturer reserves the right to send panels/material longer that what was ordered for your unit.
This is often done to speed up the delivery of your unit, knowing that, as a DIY application all final cuts are done easily on site
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We have access to all the engineering on all our components so we can help make sure that what you build will last a lifetime! Our people are not commissioned, so there are no sales pressures and no need to ‘upsell’ you on something you actually don’t need. We are simply here to help and get you the DIY materials you need to accomplish your goals!
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