[Shop-talk] deck cover

[john]

Thanks Pat,  
I'm in Alabama  and we have snow load concerns once a century..  If we get a dusting of snow the state goes berserk.  I think it's
rated for 5# per sf.  Wind ?? I'm not sure, but I'd have a bigger problem with 
a cloth canopy.  We do get some strong storm winds 30-50 mph sometimes
Often enough that our local expert weatherman James Spann has named a new state 
bird

 
john

 

----- Original Message -----
From: Pat Horne <patintexas at icloud.com>
To: john <jniolon at att.net>
Sent: 5/6/2023 7:25:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] deck cover


We see this type of cover quite often here in Texas & metal roofs are quite 
common. The main concern that I’d have is to have it engineered for wind load. 
I don’t remember where you are located but snow load may be a consideration. 

Peace, Pat 


Pat Horne  
We support Habitat for Humanity



On May 6, 2023, at 2:02 AM, john <jniolon at att.net> wrote:


 
I'm looking for a less expensive way to cover a deck (other than a stick built roof $$$$$$)
deck is only 12x12... and under oak trees that keep it stained black from the  sap or tannins....I don't 
want some canopy that will blow around or rot down in a year or two
 
Here is what 
I'm looking at  and with some frame mods (because of the railings on the deck)
it can work  .   Ignore the vehicles and the concrete.  
 
 
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anyone do anything like this before...  Think I'm 
thinking wrong  ??  It can be secured to the deck structure not just the deck 
boards
 
Forum content... I will use multiple tools installing this
 
john
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