A canopy is a roofing system that has no walls. The canopy is placed on the site at the entrance to the private area. The roofing system is used to protect against precipitation and the scorching sun. You can safely organize a short-term car park under a canopy.
The canopy consists of a roof and a support frame. The area of the canopy is limited only by the backyard territory. Depending on the characteristics of the dwelling, the canopy can cover from 100 to 1000 square meters. As a rule, the height of the canopy does not exceed 3 meters.
There are many types of roofing systems:
- Flat
- Flat with a slope
- Semicircle
- Pitched (pointed)
Flat roofs have the simplest design. The disadvantage of such roofs is the accumulation of precipitation on the surface of the roofing system, which leads to accelerated wear of the roofing material. A flat roof with a slope solves the problem of precipitation accumulation, but the lack of symmetry of the roofing system makes the roof look awkward.
The best roof option is considered to be a structure with a semicircular or pointed profile. But, such roofing systems have an increased level of structural complexity, they are quite difficult to manufacture and install.
How to create a semicircular canopy?
The manufacture of a canopy begins with the installation of support columns. Rolled metal with a foundation is used as a support. It is better to use as rolled metal seamless steel pipes in Dnipro . With the help of a drill, a pit is made where the column is placed (in this case, a rounded pipe). The pit is filled with concrete. Until the mixture grasps, you need to set the column in a vertically level position.
It is possible not to dig in columns at all anchor points. The roof support can be welded to a fence or even to the frame of a wicket or entrance gate.
The supports are interconnected by guide bars. The crossbeams themselves are connected by trusses. These are reinforcement structures that relieve the guides and support the center of the roof so that it does not fall through.
As a roofing material you can use:
- Slate
- Shingles
- Decking
- Sheet metal
It is generally accepted that slate and tiles muffle the ringing of drum rolls. But, this type of roofing materials has a low margin of safety. With regard to corrugated board and sheet steel, these materials have excellent strength characteristics. But, any rain turns such a roof into a bass drum percussion.
