Are Amerimax patio covers structurally engineered?
Yes. Products comply with the 1997 Uniform Building Code (refer to ICBO ES evaluation report no. ER-2621P), 2000 & 2003 International Building Code, 2001 California Building Code and the Los Angeles Building Code. For specific questions on wind, snow and live load requirements, contact your local building department.
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Where would you find the information for insurance purposes as to the load (no-load, moderate, heavy) for an all alumawood structure?
Wind and live load specifications are specific to each cover and can be found in the engineering for the cover which should be provided by the installer. However, typical covers have a wind load of 90 mph and a live load of 10 lbs in the desert areas and up to 30 lbs in higher elevations. If your installer is unable to provide the information, please feel free to contact our technical department at 800-350-5209