 The awning frame is made of lightweight, square aluminum extrusions that have an open channel on one side, with a thin, aluminum webbing in the center. The selected awning fabric is then cut to size, then STAPLED (with a pneumatic stapler) directly to the aluminum channel inside the extrusion. Excess fabric is then trimmed, and a complimentary or contrasting PVC trim bead is driven into the channel, covering the staples.
This creates an incredibly TIGHT AWNING COVER
with LOTS of items in the "plus" column:
Frames
Frames for sewn awnings and canopies are constructed from a wide variety of materials and methods, making them less standardized. Because of this, their quality will vary greatly depending on the fabricator and the geographical region. The frame joints can be made with fittings, bolts, screws and welds. Of all these, welding is the most common.
Frames for staple-in awnings and canopies are always constructed with a specialized collection of aluminum extrusions, which are cut to appropriate miters and then welded together. The staple-in system is highly uniform in comparison with the older sewn system, and is less affected by changes in geographic region or skill level.
Covers
Covers are made from a wide selection of fabrics. Due to recent advancements in fabric technology, awning and canopy covers now have expected life spans exceeding 10 years. A thorough review of these fabrics and their characteristics are covered in the Fabric Selection Guide. It is highly recommended that you read that section carefully before selecting a fabric for your cover.
The sewn system is characterized by one-piece fabric covers. It is a two step cover attachment method in which the cover is made first, then attached to the frame as a separate step. The one-pieced covers are made by sewing (or heat welding) individual fabric panels together. The frame attachment is achieved by a system of laces along the cover's edge that tie the cover to lace-bars. Because sewn covers are one piece, they are usually quite large, and require folding for transport. Since some fabrics cannot be folded without causing permanent damage, the sewn system limits fabric selection.
The staple-in system is characterized by aluminum frames to which covers are attached by way of stapling. More information on how the staples hold the fabric to the frame is given on this section. The staple-in system is a one step cover attachment method because it joins fabric panels together and attaches them to the frame simultaneously. This method is proven to be the most efficient and durable way to attach awning and canopy covers, and accommodates all varieties of fabrics. Because of its wide use and popularity with manufacturers, the staple-in attachment method is the focus of this manual.
Code Compliance & Structural Analysis
Most written specifications for fabric structures call for the fabricator to show code compliance and to guarantee structural integrity. Although this is a standard practice, it is highly recommended that the architect investigate these matters early in the design phase of the building. Most awning and canopy fabrication shops are unfamiliar with structural analysis and the advanced procedures related to local, state, and national code compliance.
Where structural analysis is required to show compliance, it is highly recommended that the structural engineer for the building project also perform the calculations for the awning or canopy frame. This helps coordinate the loads from the fabric structure into the building's structural calculations. It is best for the engineer to work directly with the awning and canopy fabricator to develop a frame that is both structurally sound, and within the standard construction practices of the fabricator.
Warranty: Fabric & Frame
 Awnings Warranty:
This limited warranty is valid only if a copy of the invoice for the item purchased is submitted showing date of original purchase.
What Is Covered?
This limited warranty covers the Awning becoming unserviceable because of loss of color or strength from normal usage and exposure conditions, including sunlight, mildew and atmospheric chemicals. Consumer is responsible for normal care and cleaning of the fabric. This warranty covers fabric only. Glen Raven's liability is expressly limited to this warranty.
How Long Is The Coverage Period?
For Sunbrella�, Sunbrella Plus� and Sunbrella Firesist� this limited warranty coverage runs for five years from the date of original installation.
What Will Glen Raven Do?
Glen Raven will supply new fabric free to replace the fabric that becomes unserviceable.
How Can You Get Service?
Call the dealer or retailer from whom you purchased the product, to inspect the claim. They, in turn, will contact the manufacturer of the item purchased. The manufacturer will then contact Glen Raven and secure replacement fabric for you.
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SIGN 2000 has many options to honor or memorialize that special person. Send us the photo and choose from one of the three options shown below.
PHOTO ETCH
Single Line Border - Brown Pebble Background - With Bas Relief
Single Line Border - Black Stipple Background - Two Etched Photo Inserts
We start with a photograph. Although we can use almost any quality photograph, the better the image the better the modeling effort. Remember, the finished image will be an artists interpretation of this photograph. An image of this clay model is sent to you via email for your comments or approval. When approved, the clay model is used for the bronze casting process. While the clay model is a monotone, the finished bronze casting contains highlights. The bas relief is mechanically attached to the plaque background. Overall height of around 6" to 9" with a finished depth of 3/4" to 1".
Sculpturing Guidelines
Provide more than one picture of the person so the sculptor can discern
straight hair, wavy hair, etc. But select which picture the bas is to bebased upon.
If the picture to be sculpted has a pin, brooch, or patch on the apparel,
keep in mind that on a 6? high sculpture, that image is only about 1/4? to3/4? high, and detail cannot be achieved in the sculpting process. Moreoften than not, it is better to leave these adornments off instead of thefinished product looking like there is a ?blob? on the shirt.
The sculpture is done right off the picture provided, with the same width
of head, neck and shoulders. We cannot make a person look ?10 yearsyounger? nor can features such as mustache, eyebrows or hair behighlighted. Highlighting is done in the casting and finishing process ofmanufacturing, not sculpting.
If a picture provided is poor or has bad lighting, tell us if the person has
wavy, straight or curly hair. Often by the picture we cannot tell what thehair texture is and must go by what it appears to be.
Changes made to sculptures that were not on the picture provided could
result in scrapping out the entire first sculpture and would result in a newsculpture charge. Be realistic with changes
The smaller the bas relief, the harder it is to capture the essence of the
person. Details of the face, such as cheekbones, wrinkles, etc., cannot beindicated on these as well as larger sculptures.
The bigger and higher resolution pictures produce the best sculpturing
results.
Dark clothing does not show where the collar or shirt stops and starts.
Please lighten pictures with light clothing.
Many times rank emblems are so small we cannot tell what the actual
shape is. Please type up a description or draw a sketch.
The Exotic Plus? is the most beneficial and top of the line back-lit fabric in the
