Specifying external canopy systems in five easy steps...Specifying external canopy systems in five...

Specifying external canopy systems in five easy steps

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Choosing your canopy couldn’t be simpler...Our simple five step process will ensure your canopy is perfectly tailored to your individual requirements.

1 32 4 5Fixed or freestanding?Will the canopy be affixed to an existing wall or does it have to support itself. We have the ideal solution for both options using the same modular components.See pages 3-4.

Select your systemHow far shoud the canopy project? Do you require side panels, internal lighting, heating; how will water be discharged from the area. See our comprehensive range of ancillary components.See pages 5-6.

Meet design criteriaWe offer full guidance on fragility, glazing and material specifications. Test certificates are available on request. A summary of design considerations is outlined in this brochure.See page 12.

Specify your canopyWe have included some model specifications clauses to assist you. At any time you need advice or help, please do contact us.See page 13.

Check suitabilityWhat is the intended use for the canopy: outdoor learning, waiting areas etc.? Will it be used daily throughout the Winter? We offer three options grades to suit – Max, Lux add Lite.See pages 7-11.


Fixed...?Fixed (or ‘lean to’) canopies and shelters are today’s de facto requirements for buildings in the modern age. Kensington’s unique aluminium modular system outperforms traditional steel structures interms of looks, flexibility, maintenance and costs.

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Kensington Spaceshade Max freestanding canopy option (secured using‘GDX’ support beam)

Kensington Spaceshade Max canopy secured to structure


...or Freestanding?Using the same material specification as the fixed canopies, the addition of extra legs can provide an independent, freestanding canopy. Optional fixed end panel blinds can be specified as well as a sliding glass panel frontages to give even more scope for use in all weathers.

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Kensington Spaceshade Max freestanding canopy option (secured using‘GDX’ support beam)

Kensington Spaceshade Max canopy secured to structure

Product Frame options Glazing options Drainage Specification Other options

Powder coated

Lean-to Free- standing

Apex 16mm twinwall polycar-bonate

32mm multiwall polycar-bonate

Glass Panoramic (up to 7m

span)

Integral gutter

Internal downpipe

Non- fragile status

Max. snow

load (N)

Integral LED

lighting

Integral heating

Integral blinds

Softline fascia

Integral curved fascia

Spaceshade Max

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Spaceshade Lux

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Spaceshade Lite

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Select your systemWe offer three ‘grades’ of external canopy based on the same modular design: Max, Lux and Lite frames. The summary table below shows what option is available with each canopy type. All our canopies come with a 10 year guarantee.

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Integral drainage channels remove the need for unsightly plastic gutters and downpipes.

Projections up to 6m with no maximum length to allow large areas to be covered economically and quickly.

Optional LED lighting can be fitted to canopy. side infills amd heating increase functionality

Large spans (up to 7m) between posts can be achieved utilising an integral steel I-beam within the front lintel.

Optional external roller blinds provide additional shelter from the elements.

Waste water removal is configured to your surface or underground drainage scheme; the canopy legs will accommodate both.


System options

Configuration Lean-to FreestandingApex

Roof 16mm twinwall 32mm multiwall Glass

Other LED lighting Integral heating Panoramic Integral blinds

Technical data

Max. length No max. length

Max. projection 6m

Max. distance between posts

Up to 7m

Snow loading Max. 1000N

Fragility Level A Status

Briarwood School, Bristol

Check suitabilitySpaceshade Max3

Integral drainage

180x110mm post

110x110mm post

‘GDX’ support beam

U-shapedfixing bracket

500mm3 concrete base

32mm multiwallpolycarbonate glazing

Rafter

LED lighting

Base plate for corner posts

Leaf guard

Wall fixing plate

Fixed optionSecured to building using wall fixing plate.

Freestanding option Using ‘GDX’ support beam and additional110x110mm posts for extra stability



System Spaceshade Max Location Bristol

Length 20 metres Specifier Hatcher Pritchard

Briarwood School case studySkanska Construction and Hatcher Prichard Architects have created a new Post 16 Centre for Briarwood School Fishponds within the grounds of the existing primary school in Fishponds, Bristol to cater for children with Severe Learning Difficulties. Kensington Systems Ltd were asked by Skanska to provide a total of 4 Spaceshade Max School Canopies to this exciting new project which has massively expanded the schools outdoor learning capability.

Integral drainage

110x141mm post

110x110mm post

‘GDX’ support beam



16mm twinwallpolycarbonate glazing

Rafter

Base plate for corner posts

Leaf guard

Optionalcurved fascia

Wall fixing plate

Fixed optionSecured to building using wall fixing plate.

Freestanding option Using ‘GDX’ support beam and additional110x110mm posts for extra stability

System options

Configuration Lean-to Freestanding

Roof 16mm twinwall Glass

Other Softline fascia Integral heating Panoramic Integral blinds

Technical data


Max. projection 4m


Up to 3.8m


Fragility Level B Status

Isbourne School, Bristol

Check suitabilitySpaceshade Lux3



System Spaceshade Max Location Bristol

Length 17m Specifier Hatcher Pritchard

Lyde Green School case studyThe recently opened Lyde Green School is a primary for 420 pupils using 14 classrooms together with a resource base for primary pupils with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). Our Spaceshade Lux school canopies system was used to great effect in covering 17m x 2.8M of outdoor teaching space. This free standing modular aluminium design canopy is powder coated in RAL 7035 light grey and looks stunning against the backdrop of the building.

100x50mm post




16mm twinwall polycarbonateglazing

Rafter

Base plate

Wall fixing plate

System options

Configuration Lean-to

Roof 16mm twinwall

Technical data


Max. projection 3m


Up to 3m


Fragility Level C Status

Car port application

Check suitabilitySpaceshade Lite3


Glazing specificationsA range of glazing material is available for Max, Lux and Lite canopies (please enquire). Standard glazing is extrudd solid polycarbonate sheet, thicknesses between 2mm and 8mm, density 1200 kg/m³

Key features include:

• Protected from UV on both sides to maintain their optical and mechanical characteristics

• Impact resistance: 250 times more resistant than glass of similar thickness

• No damage when tested with an impact of an object of 1000g falling from a height of 4m

• U-value single wall: 5.51W/m²K

• Temperature resistance from -100°C to 120°C

• Optical characteristics: Clear 86% (glass 90%) Opal: 50%

Material (frame) specificationKensington canopy frames profiles are rounded-off for a softline look. All canopies are custom-made, perfectly cut-to-size, pre-rubbered and pre-mounted.

Finsh is lacquered aluminium, which is durable and maintenance-free

Standard colours are white RAL 9010, cream RAL 9001 and grey RAL 7016 (other RAL colours and structured lacquer on request).

A variety of gutter fascias are available, please enquire.

DrainageConnections can be made into existing site drainage ideally arranged during early construction stage, alternatively discharged above ground level as surface drainage

FragilityNon-fragile roofs and drop tests

Falls through fragile roofs and rooflights have been identified as one of the main causes of death or serious injury in the construction industry. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is keen for all roof installations to be specified as non-fragile; especially in buildings that are considered to be at risk from vandals/intruders who find their way on to the roof. This can also be applied to fixed or freestanding canopies, school walkways and outdoor learning areas – anywhere where someone might access a building, not necessarily through the ‘proper’ entrance. Furthermore the act of walking over a glazed structure could cause microscopic damage that, over time, may have a detrimental effect upon the whole system’s performance.

Legislation to be considered when designing a canopy or walkway include:

• Work at Height Regulations 2005

• HSE’s Document HSG33

• ACR [M] 001:2014 ‘Test for Non-Fragility of Profiled Sheeting Roofing Assemblies’

Pass categories achievable with this test as follows:

• Non fragile classification ‘A’ – the highest rating – is achieved only if there is no visible or significant damage to the whole assembly after multiple drops

• Classification ‘B’ is based on minimal damage caused by multiple drops

• Classification ‘C’ graded pass requires only one drop test with the impactor

All Kensington Systems canopies have been tested in accordance with ACR [M] 001:2014.

Meet and exceed requirementsBelow is a summary of what design criteria has to be met when specifying external canopies; visit our website for more information on contact us on the number below.

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Avonvale School, Bristol Downend School, Bristol


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Kensington Systems Limited, Capital House, 17 Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2BG

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