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This estimate is for a freestanding Solid Cover Alumawood Flat-pan aluminum awning kit manufactured by Amerimax Building Products. Rafter tails will extend out the front and back of the projection only. The panels will be supported 3 inch by 8 inch Header Beams. The Header Beam will be supported by posts. This kit will have an overhang on both sides (not including the 12 inch Rafter Tails). The 2 inch by 6-1/2 inch wrap kit will add an additional 2 inches on all 4 sides.
What is included – This kit includes:
 | Cedar Embossed texture - Alumawood - 2-1/2inx6in structural Flat panels |  | Cedar Embossed texture - Alumawood - 6-1/2in roll formed Gutter/Fascia |
 | Cedar Embossed texture - Alumawood - 3inx8in header beam |  | Cedar Embossed texture Alumawood - 2inx6-1/2in fascia wrap kit with 12in Rafter Tails |
 | Cedar Embossed texture - Alumawood -3inx3in posts with 2inx6-1/2in side plates | | 3inx3in Cloverleaf Posts as inserts for strength - steel 0.041 in |
 | Colonial Post Bracket for Cloverleaf Posts to header |  | Cedar Embossed texture - Alumawood - Roll formed Corner Caps |
 | Hole Plugs |  | Mitered end caps for Header, Rafter Tails, and sideplates |
 | Downspout Elbow |  | Roll Formed Downspout |
 | Drop Outlet |  | If selected this kit will also include a 3inx8in Steel C Beam for added strength to the header |
 | Self Tapping Tek Screws |  | Sheet Metal Screws |
 | Valkem Caulking |  | Touch-Up Paint - 0.6 oz bottle or 12 oz can depending on kit |
What you provide:
- Concrete for footings – if applicable (see below)
- Steel bar for reinforcement in footings – if applicable (see below)
ENGINEERING
This Awning is intended to be freestanding. This estimate also includes general engineering guidelines that you should adhere to where appropriate.
The engineering for this kit is based off of Amerimax engineering.
| Slope | The minimum slope requirement is 1/2 inch per foot. |
| Wind Load | The wind load for this kit is 90 MPH. This kit is engineered for an exposure B area. This refers to urban or suburban areas, wooded areas, or other terrain with numerous closely spaced obstruction having the size of single-family dwellings or larger. |
| Snow Load | The snow load will be as selected. Snow loads are given in pounds per square foot and range from 10 to 60 PSF. This measurement is also referred to as live load. In most cases even light snow areas will begin at a 20lb load. A 10lb load is for areas that receive no snow. Please contact your building department for you local ratings. |
| Post Spacing | The max post spacing is indicated for each kit in the description. The side overhang (from post to end of header) cannot exceed 25% of the actual post spacing. |
| Length | Length will be as selected in 1 foot increments. The distance from side to side. The Fascia cover wrap will increase the width by approximately 4 inches. For greater lengths than are listed, please call us for a quote. |
| Height | This is the distance from the ground to the bottom of the header. In other words this is the post height. |
| Projection | The distance form gutter to gutter or “front to back” not including the 12 inch rafter tails. |
| Clear Span | The distance between the 3x8 inch Header Beams |
| Overhang | The distance from the 3x8 inch Header Beam to the fascia/gutter. not including 12 inch rafter tails |
| Permits | If a permit is being pulled, customers are responsible for getting these plans and the engineering approved by the local building department or appropriate organizations. For accurate requirements for snow and wind loads, please contact your local building departing or authority. |
SUPPORT BEAM AND HEADER TYPES
| 3x8 inch Alumawood Header Beam | This header will be approximately 6 inches less than the length selected. It will attach directly to the Flat panels and be supported by the posts. This comes with all kits. |
| 3x8 inch Steel C Beam | If selected this beam will slide into the 3x8 inch Alumawood Header Beam and be concealed from each end with end caps. This beam is constructed of 12 gauge steel and when used with posts into poured footings, is capable of larger snow loads and post spacing. This Beam comes in stock lengths or 20 or 24 feet and may need to be trimmed to fit your needs. This item will only come if selected. |
POST TYPE AND GROUND ATTACHMENT
| Footing Attachments | Footings must be poured with a Cloverleaf post being embedded into the concrete. For this reason your quote will indicate a post size that is 2 feet longer than the awning height. This extra 2 feet on the cloverleaf post is intended to be used in the footing. The Alumawood post will slide over the Cloverleaf post. The alumawood post will not be embedded into the concrete – only the Cloverleaf post. The Cloverleaf post is 3 inches by 3 inches and constructed of 0.041 inch thick steel. No brackets or bolts are needed for a footing attachment. Customers must provide the concrete and steel bar for reinforcement for each footing. Each quote with a footing attachment will indicate a footer size. This amount should be cubed for each footing. Please see Footing Engineering for footing details on post depth and steel bar reinforcement. |
INSTALATION
General installation instructions can be found on this site. These are general instructions only and will not cover every situation. Customers are welcome to call Absolute Carports with questions but ultimately customers are responsible for their own installations. It is recommended that customers be familiar and comfortable with tools and assembling. These kits will require cutting and drilling. Parts of this kit may use splices. Extra length is given to parts to aid customers for in field adjustments. A list of needed tools can be found in the General Instruction.
WARRANTY
These products are manufactured by Amerimax Building Products using the latest best practices. We are proud to sell a product that the manufacturer stands behind 100%.
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SHIPPING
Allow about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks for manufacturing and about 1 week for shipping. Absolute Carports cannot guarantee a shipping date as these kits are custom manufactured. Kits ship by freight and customers must be present at delivery to unload the product. Customers should receive a phone call by the freight company to verify a delivery time. If damages occur as a result of shipping customers must indicate it on the bill of lading or refuse the product and inform Absolute Carports within 7 days of delivery. All sales are final; products that are refused without damage will not be reimbursed. No returns.