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Why Low Pitch Roofing

A school canopy is an important addition to your school. A strong but lightweight roof is an essential requirement. As well as being watertight, it has to withstand heavy snowfalls in winter and strong sunlight in summer to endure the worst of the British weather for many years, whilst still looking good.
To ensure that your school canopy is finished with the best quality and highest performing roof possible, we are pleased to introduce the ‘ultimate’ new school canopy roof system.

Simple Strong Design

Our school canopies are simple to install specifically designed for low pitch and variable pitch lean-to applications. The Polycarbonate roofing system incorporates 35mm glazing panels co extruded with an ultra-violet layer which forms a barrier against UV radiation and protects against the sun.

The co-extruded Polycarbonate glazing panels offers a relaxing diffused light while maintaining a high degree of privacy. This also minimises the sight of any external surface debris. The roof glazing bars all have sculptured PVCu external capping

Easy Installation

The simple design and snap-fit glazing system makes the roof quick and easy to install. The roof pitch is variable from 2.5 degrees to 25 degrees which means it can be installed on virtually every type of property utilising the advantages of its slim line construction. The factory prepared roof system is available in various projections and widths and can be simply trimmed to exact length or width as required on site. We can also supply cut-to-size roofs to fix exactly.

Our school canopies are manufactured from polycarbonate one of the toughest and safest materials available.  The strength and longevity of the aluminium glazing system enables spans up to 4 metres in projection and is so strong it is able to provide a safe maintenance platform for repairs (with boards) and as a means of escape.

Resistance To Weathering

During the manufacture of the polycarbonate panels a layer of UV absorber is co extruded onto the surface forming a barrier against UV radiation.
polycarbonate panels carry a limited 10 year manufacturer’s guarantee against discolouration, ageing and resistance to hailstones.
All structural components in aluminium & PVCu for strength and total weather resistance.

Low Pitch Systems

Lowest permitted pitch of 2.5 degrees with excellent water integrity. Ideal for single storey schools or wherever height restrictions apply.

Strong Polycarbonate Sheeting

Polycarbonate glazing panels used in our school canopies are light in weight and up to 200 times stronger than glass and 10 times stronger than PVCu panels. Heavy Duty Structural Aluminium & PVCu glazing system for ultimate strength. Strong enough to be walked on as a means of escape and maintenance (use yeoman boards during maintenance for safety)

Fire Rating

Structured polycarbonate sheets have been tested to most European standards and to BS476 Part 7 and BS476 Part 6 with a Class 1 Fire Rating. Polycarbonate panels are classed as self-extinguishing and do not emit toxic gasses, unlike PVCu panels.