Aluminum Construction Standards
Aluminum Construction Standards
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Does anyone know of sites with some standard aluminum construction details?
Due to the potential for high winds, the state I work in is requiring more detailed structural information from contractors who put up residential aluminum carports, screened enclosures and small additions. I have had several requests from local contractors for such details, but have not found a good source.
Due to the potential for high winds, the state I work in is requiring more detailed structural information from contractors who put up residential aluminum carports, screened enclosures and small additions. I have had several requests from local contractors for such details, but have not found a good source.





RE: Aluminum Construction Standards
For light frame steel components and details see
http://www.steeltruss.org/index1.html
RE: Aluminum Construction Standards
Obviously the bottom chord is well braced but the only lateral support of the top rail is from the braces inside the trusses which are also of the same material.
Does anyone have any suggestions for the calculation used to determine the proper size of the top rail?
RE: Aluminum Construction Standards
& ended up with a triangular brace 6'oc perpendicular to the top rail and on the outside of the walkway (just an idea if they can live with the aesthetics).