W Pan Patio Cover Kits

• W Pans come in 3 thickness options: .019, .025 and .032. This measurement references the thickness of the pan.

• 3" x 16" W pan systems are available in .019, .025 and .032 gauge thicknesses.

• The thickness you require will be determined by the live load rating set out by your local building department

• Freestanding and wall attached.

• All quoted units are designed to meet 2011 IBC standards using live load ratings of 20, 30, & 40 pounds per square foot (psf) and wind ratings of 90 mph and over. See cover options below or the snow load information page for more details.

• All front heights should be calculated on a specification of a ¼” drop per foot of projection.

• Projection (pan direction) is indicated as the distance away from the house, from the house wall to the front of the unit.

• Width is the distance along the house wall that the unit is to span.

• Your posts will need to be spaced according to the IBC standard determined by the required load rating.

• Precision stamped fascia corners

• Fascia gutters available in 7 colors

• Factory painted columns and beams

• Pans available in white or ivory

• Beams available in white or dark bronze

• Downspouts are not included.

• .078 or .125 ga. Aluminum Posts available in white, ivory or dark bronze.

Your customized and complete kit is manufactured and shipped right to your door. After that, you'll need tools to cut extruded aluminum and steel and step ladders, screw drivers, pliers, tape measure, level, carpenters square, caulking gun, pencil, box cutter, chalk line and at least two pairs of hands.

Our units are pre-engineered systems that have been approved by qualified, state approved engineers in 45 States. Our systems are rated according to 2011 International Building Codes. If local specifications require site specific engineering, these standards can be met at an additional cost. If you require documentation and registered engineering stamps we will submit your request with your quotation. We cannot talk to engineers about such items prior to knowing what it is you require.

It is important to confirm your local municipal building department live load requirements in lb./sq.ft. and wind speed requirements in mph. You may or may not need a building permit for your installation, and this is the sole responsibility of the homeowner but we are always available to support the process. It is our strong recommendation that you acquire your permit prior to purchase or once it is ordered and you are awaiting delivery. Panel thickness, beam placements, beam size, distance between posts out front are a determined based on the load (snow & wind) that your cover will be subject to. Even though you may not require a permit, you will still need to contact them to get your local building code requirements so that we can quote the right system for your area.

Due to the ongoing pandemic and material shortages, standard leadtimes have extended to 6-8 weeks for most areas and 8-10 weeks in East and North East states. Special order and heavy gauge panels (.032"), may experience and additional 1-2 week leadtime. We will do our best to provide an accurate time line on order to assist with your planning, but these are never guaranteed since there are many variables in the complex supply chain. Full details on receiving the orders can be found on our delivery instructions page. Please also feel free to call us to discuss or for updates at any time.