Barrel Vault Awning

The aluminium h bars which interlocks the sheet are curved to the designated radius.

Barrel vault awning. Our barrel vault and domus awnings offer some great advantages. A barrel vault dome awning from reboss constructed with polycarbonate boards is designed to protect windows doors and patios from south africa s harsh climate. All sheets are cold formed on site to the radius specified. The barrel vault or domed awning is the architects choice.

Barrel vault awnings bring in a modern design with added function. Carbolite awnings louvres window awnings established in 1991 the carbolite factory and showroom is centrally located at seven hills near the m2 exit. Barrel vault awnings create a smooth modern look with added function. The polycarbonate boards are curved into a half round to give the dome like appearance.

Barrel vault and domus lumina give your home a facelift with a barrel vault or domus awning. The boards used are either clear or tinted acrylic or clear and tinted multiwall polycarbonate. These domes are custom made so they can be designed to fit most applications. The natural curve shape of the awning allows for a natural breeze allowing areas with limited space to control airflow.

Barrel style awnings have a unique rounded design that can complement homes with curved features as well as those with square or angled lines. Barrel vaults are constructed from curved aluminium box sections set to a radius to suit the sheet size and application. The natural curve shape of the awning allows a more natural breeze to occur hence allowing areas with limited space to control air flow. The polycarbonate sheets are joined with an h bar.

Then we build the roof on top using twin wall polycarb sheets. The curved roof design not only creates a feeling of more space and airflow underneath but softens and adds interest to the otherwise angular appearance of most modern homes. Barrel vault shade structures are categorised by an arched profile usually formed by a rolled structural steel frame. The rounded shape of a barrel awning causes rain and snow to be diverted to the side of a walkway and a canopy with a longer projection will provide extra protection from the elements for longer walkways.

Fabric is tensioned out over the steel and dips down between the rolled rafters. Your custom made awning is constructed first with aluminium welded canter lever arms and a frame that are fixed to the wall.