EXTECH's SKYSHADE 8000® is a long spanning standing seam canopy. Full length rafters are designed with a continuous aluminum clamping leg to secure cellular polycarbonate glazing panels. Built with the most advanced aluminum clamping framing system in the industry, the SKYSHADE 8000® has an aesthetically unique and contemporary look unlike any other system on the market.
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UNIQUE FEATURES
- Designed to handle high wind and snow loading conditions
- Works on slopes as low as 2:12 (consult with EXTECH for slopes below 2:12)
- Designed for continuous glazed panel runs up to 54’ long without intermediate horizontal mullions
- Rafter shapes can be customized
- System can be self-supporting to required loads or act as an overlay to substructure
- Wide variety of edge detail options
GLAZING DETAILS
- Accepts 20mm standing seam polycarbonate panels
- Panels available in a variety of colors and finishes
- Low solar heat gain panel options
- Diffuse lighting without glare
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
- Industrial and commercial canopies
- Pavilions
- Walkway covers
- For wind screen applications, see the LIGHTWALL 8000®.
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PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATION
SYSTEM DETAILS
LITERATURE
- Air Infiltration (ASTM E-283): .03 cfm per square foot at 12 PSF
- Water Infiltration (ASTM E-331): No leakage at 12 PSF
- Structural (ASTM E-330): Exceeds positive and negative 90 PSF (188 mph)
- Condensation Resistance Factor (CRF) of 60 (AAMA 1503.1-88)
SKYSHADE® CASE STUDIES
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