FAQFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR PATIO COVERS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the snow load requirements? In the Quad Cities area, the snow load requirements is 30 lbs per square foot and 70 mph wind. Each type of patio cover, insulated, roll-formed or W pan carry their own engineering for snow load, depending on the projection of your patio cover. Ask the professionals at DK what options with work for your project.
Are footings a requirement? Maybe yes maybe no, our patio covers are on a hinge that allows the patio cover to move with the frost. Some cities require all patio covers to be set in footings while others allow for posts to secure to a floating slab.
Insulated or non insulated, how do I choose? Non insulated patio covers offers you shade protection from harmful UV Rays and have a smaller projection to accommodate snow load requirements. Non insulated patio covers are roll formed hollow pans. Heavier gauge aluminum allows for more projection. Insulated patio covers are 20 degrees cooler than non-insulated. Schedule an appointment with an estimator to discuss best options for your deck cover.
Are footings a requirement? Maybe yes maybe no, our patio covers are on a hinge that allows the patio cover to move with the frost. Some cities require all patio covers to be set in footings while others allow for posts to secure to a floating slab.
Insulated or non insulated, how do I choose? Non insulated patio covers offers you shade protection from harmful UV Rays and have a smaller projection to accommodate snow load requirements. Non insulated patio covers are roll formed hollow pans. Heavier gauge aluminum allows for more projection. Insulated patio covers are 20 degrees cooler than non-insulated. Schedule an appointment with an estimator to discuss best options for your deck cover.
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Workmanship Warranty.
We offer a one-year warranty on all of our covers for workmanship. Should you have a leak or any other issue related to the installation of your cover, we will fix it free of charge for one year.
We offer a one-year warranty on all of our covers for workmanship. Should you have a leak or any other issue related to the installation of your cover, we will fix it free of charge for one year.