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Screened Enclosures, garage shelters and window awnings

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A wide selection of Do-It-Yourself screen enclosures, sheds, patio covers, vinyl arbors, garage shelters and window awnings. We represent manufacturers throughout North America and offer you unparalleled service and pricing. All items are Do-It-Yourself kits and come with complete instructions.

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Insulated Patio Covers - Do It Yourself Kits

Polystyrene Core Insulated Roof panels

Okay, you've been putting it off! Now is the time to put up a new insulated patio cover. Our do it yourself polystyrene core insulated panels are designed to protect your car or your house guests from the elements. Made with high quality materials, our insulated patio covers are maintenance free and designed for years of worry free use. For something more permanent than a simple umbrella on the backyard deck, insulated patio cover kits are the answer. Consider also our retractable awnings... shade for your deck on demand. Easy to do! Full instructions. Our aluminum patio cover kits are designed according to IBC standards and can be made for most municipal load ratings.

Oh Yeah! Thick polystyrene core panels for building strong patio covers - YOURSELF!!!

Our Represented Manufacturers are: Mason Corp.

Proudly made in U.S.A

Let's Talk Snow Loads...

Home Improvement and Do it Yourself Kits

Prices are in
US Dollars
for delivery to
US addresses

It is our contention that all homeowners should be aware that heavy snow accumulations in your area could pose a potential problem with overloading of roofs. In particular, flat roofs with changes in elevation are vulnerable to snow drifting and thus heavier loading. Also, it is well known that snow that accumulates and remains on a roof over a prolonged period of time tends to both compact and change into a heavier crystalline form. With the accumulation of additional snow, overloading and even failure of the supporting roof structure is possible.

All building roof structures are designed to a Roof Snow Load (RSL) as prescribed by the governing Building Code (which is a municipal designation) and are a function of the Ground Snow Load (GSL). For example:

• The ground snow load within a municipality is 22 psf. / • The ground snow load within a municipality is 42 psf. (psf. = pounds per square foot)

Freshly fallen snow weighs from 5 to 12 lbs. per cu. ft.; compacted or wet snow weighs from 15 to 50 lbs. per cu. ft. Thus the above GSL would be exceeded with accumulations of snow having an average density of say 20 pcf when depths exceed 13 in., 25 in. and 24 in. respectively for Detroit or Windsor.

Responsible parties should ensure that roofs are continually monitored during periods of heavy snow accumulations and repeated snow falls. Remember that greater snow accumulations may occur from one storm than from another due to changes in wind velocity and direction.

Additional notes:
GENERALLY - to be uses as a guideline only...

An unrated system would be able to sustain 30-40 mph winds
A 20 psf. rating is roughly equal to a roof being able to sustain 3" of standing water.
A 20 psf. rating would be able to sustain 90 mph winds.
A 30 psf. rating would be able to sustain 90+ mph winds.
A 40 psf. rating would be able to sustain 110 mph winds.

A light fluffy snowfall will weigh an average of 8 pounds per cubic foot. In order to get up to a 20 psf. snow load rating you could allow 2.5 feet of fluffy snow to fall.

A wet snow fall will weigh an average of 32 pounds per cubic foot. In order to get up to a 20 psf. snow load rating you could allow 8" of wet snow to fall

Note: 3" Roof thickness simply references the thickness of the panel

How to read the table: For example... a 3" thick roof will sustain up to 80lbs/sq.ft. when supported 6' away from the wall

Maximum Panel Simple Span Load Table
Projection	3" Roof Thickness	4" Roof Thickness	6" Roof Thickness
6'	80 lbs./sq. ft.	over - 80 lbs./sq. ft.	over - 80 lbs./sq. ft.
8'	50 lbs./sq. ft.	70 lbs./sq. ft.	over - 80 lbs./sq. ft
10'	30 lbs./sq. ft.	50 lbs./sq. ft.	70 lbs./sq. ft.
12'	20 lbs./sq. ft.	35 lbs./sq. ft.	50 lbs./sq. ft.
14'	10 lbs./sq. ft.	25 lbs./sq. ft.	35 lbs./sq. ft.
16'	n/a	15 lbs./sq. ft.	25 lbs./sq. ft.

An aluminum patio cover can be used in a variety of applications... at your cottage, on your backyard patio, front of the house car ports or to finish underneath an existing deck. Our do it yourself patio cover and carport kits are the ultimate in strong and durable aluminum or steel, designed for low maintenance, do it yourself kits. Whatever way you look at it, if you want to cover your existing patio, ScreenHouses Unlimited offers a full line of IBC Rated Aluminum patio covers. Rounding out our line is our Sunbrella Fabric Retractable Patio Awnings.

Our units are pre-engineered systems that have been approved by qualified, state approved engineers in 45 States. Our systems are rated according to 2006 International Building Codes. Snow drifting and wind uplift have not been considered in the wall attached units. If local specifications require such engineering, these standards can be met at an additional cost. Current approved standards assume an importance factor equal to 1 & wind exposure equal to "B". If you require documentation and registered engineering stamps we will submit your request with your quotation. We cannot talk to engineers about such items prior to knowing what it is you require.


Flat Pan Patio Cover *Please note-downspouts not included!	Free Standing Patio Covers!	W-Pan Patio Cover *Please note downspouts not included!

Click through the side navigation buttons or click on pictures and other links throughout the site to view our easy to navigate online catalog and photo gallery. You'll see how easy it is to install these sturdy and attractive quality do it yourself kits, and what a great addition they would make to your home. Full Information & Pricing on all products throughout this WEB Site. Enhance your lifestyle with a Do-It-Yourself Kit.

ScreenHouses Unlimited offers you a complete range of patio covers and carports...

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