Specifying Canopies and Walkways
(Seminar)
Uses:
- Entrance canopies, walkway canopies, social areas, covered play/shade
Design:
- Cantilevered, barrel vault, lean to, mono pitch, conic, tensile and pitched structures
Materials:
- Steel , glass, polycarbonate, aluminium, GRP, timber
Finish:
- Polyester powder coated, galvanised, painted, tanalised
Maintenance:
- Choosing the right design and materials to contribute to ease/cost of maintenance
Regulations and Compliance:
- Planning permission through Building Regulations, what you need to know
Overall aim:
- Enable understanding of all aspects of design, materials, cost and maintenance when specifying canopies in any environment.