What is a shaped roof?
Fixed edge awnings use a stretched canvas structure. This is a type of canopy that uses tarpaulin tension to create the desired shape. Architects will clearly shape the shape by edges and fixed points right from the beginning. The shape of these edges will be determined by a load-bearing iron frame system.
Shaped roofs are applied from basic shapes such as horizontal roof shape (hypar), conical roof shape (conical), round roof shape (vaulted).... The edges, when fixed with an iron frame, will help investors and architects proactively decide the shape and function depending on the area of use. Another outstanding advantage is that although the spaces use different roof shapes, they still ensure a seamless connection.
Materials used for stretch canvas roofs
The shaped roof structure is a basic span structure that is widely used and suitable for any area, so the shaped roof can be suitable for all types of architectural stretch canvas materials. . Materials used for stretch canvas structures today can be classified into two main types: coated stretch canvas and mesh stretch canvas. Stretch canvas has a textile-like texture and is covered with a protective layer on both sides. This type of material is often popular for external structures.
Mesh stretch canvas has the same structure as coated canvas, but the surface has small gaps between the interwoven fibers to help light pass through. Therefore, it is widely used for shaped roofing projects at swimming pools or interior and exterior sunshades.
Issues to keep in mind when designing
The shaped canopy uses a stretch canvas structure that requires high precision. During the design and construction process, the tension of the canvas must be calculated just enough to create the best tension surface. To meet this, depending on the scale of the project, the architect will choose a type of canvas with appropriate parameters and consider natural forces to produce the best results.
The edges of the shaped canopy are fixed by a load-bearing iron frame through specialized connection details. These details also need to be carefully considered so that the canvas edges are smooth under the impact of the main tension. It. At the same time, the details are also treated to avoid water stagnation or rainwater leakage, which reduces lifespan and affects use.
Reference projects
Flexiiform is a company that designs and constructs professional Tensile Fabric roofing services in Vietnam. We are proud to be the only unit in Vietnam to receive expert advice from Fastech Company – The leading company designing and constructing stretch canvas roofs in Thailand.
With a team of Architects and Engineers who are professionally trained and skilled, along with the strength of creative ideas in designing cover solutions from high-quality canvas structures to suit every project. usage and needs.
Flexiiform is a company that designs and constructs professional Tensile Fabric structures in Vietnam. With a team of Architects and Engineers who are professionally trained and skilled.
We are proud to be the only unit in Vietnam to receive expert advice from Fastech Company – The leading company designing and constructing stretch canvas structures in Thailand, with reputation and nearly 30 years of experience in the industry and successfully implementing more than 1,000 stretch canvas projects in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
With the strength of creative ideas in stretch canvas architectural design, along with practical construction methods, Flexiiform is confident to bring the most optimal solutions for each specific project.
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