Stretch canvas dock canopy - function and aesthetics

Pier roofs not only help protect the wharf from weather elements such as rain, sun and wind, but also help limit environmental impacts such as dust and pollution. The pier canopy also opens up new space to attract people and tourists to this area to roam.

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Is a dock cover really necessary?

This is the question of many people who think that this is an area that is always sunny and windy, and there is no need to install a roof. However, with the current development trend, the wharf is not simply a place to moor boats but also a place to attract tourists to stroll and admire the scenery. For this reason, a pier canopy is extremely necessary and practical.

Tạo hình sáng tạo - Mái che bến tàu
Creative shaping – Pier canopy
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How is the pier canopy designed?

To know how a dock canopy should be designed, you need to answer the following questions:

  • What shape do you want your pier canopy to have?
  • What size pier canopy do you want?
  • What is the material and color of the pier canopy?

After determining the basic requirements for a pier roof, you need to provide the location for installing the pier (on an island or along the mainland), what the weather is like in the installation area, and how often it occurs. Is there a big storm or tornado...?

Clearly defining the requirements for a dock cover will make it easier for the designer to provide options that suit personal preferences and local weather conditions. And as a result, you will have a highly aesthetic pier canopy, ensuring safety, effective use and compliance with legal regulations when fully complying with technical standards.

mái che bến tàu - cầu tàu vào buổi tối
pier canopy – pier at night
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Stretch canvas dock area canopy designed by Flexiiform

Dock area canopy Stretch canvas designed by Flexiiform is made from stretch canvas, with many advantages in design and application. Unlike traditional materials that often come in pre-existing sizes and are difficult to shape, stretch canvas can completely turn a pier canopy into a work of art but still has all the characteristics of a sun and rain canopy.

After receiving the customer's request, Flexiiform's team of architects will search for suitable forms for customers to choose from. In the next step, Flexiiform will use specialized software to analyze wind speed force on the material surface, thereby determining stress parameters and structural analysis.

The connection details of the pier roof system are designed by Flexiiform, suitable for each project, ensuring safety and maximum cost savings for customers. After that, Flexiiform will develop construction drawings and perform actual inspection.

In the next step, Flexiiform will process stretch canvas, steel frames, cables and necessary accessories for the pier canopy. Flexiiform's machinery and equipment are all imported and meet international standards, such as CNC cutting machines, high-rise wave presses, marine cable presses... ensuring capacity and quality for each project.

All frames and canvas are processed at the factory, minimizing installation risks. Installation time at the construction site is very quick and has very little impact on the landscape and environment surrounding the pier canopy.

Mái che bến tàu khu vực cầu tàu giờ cao điểm
Pier canopy in the wharf area during rush hour
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Outstanding advantages of stretch canvas pier shelters

Self-cleaning

Because stretch canvas has superior properties such as self-cleaning with rainwater and anti-fouling, the process Dock canopy maintenance quite simple and fast.

Withstands harsh weather

Normally, the weather in coastal areas has very strong sunlight, high humidity, and is often subject to major storms. dock canopy It needs to be sustainable and safe, avoiding roof loss and rapid deterioration.

Long lifespan

Depending on the type of canvas the customer chooses, stretch canvas dock covers have a lifespan from 5 years to over 30 years. After a period of use, customers can completely replace the canvas while still keeping the steel frame structure intact.

Mái che bến tàu tại resort biển
Pier canopy at the beach resort
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Vẻ đẹp của tạo hình mái che bến tàu, resort biển
The beauty of shaping a pier canopy, a beach resort

 

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