This practical information sheet provides indications on installing wooden structures.
Awnings are commonly referred to as small projecting roofs that are very useful since they enable us to shelter from the rain. They can be located above windows.
It presents individual points that have a direct infl uence on how well the structure will stand up to hurricane-force winds and seismic activity. Details on how to implement these features in relation to other requirements are not necessarily covered here.

Ce document est la version traduite en anglais de la fiche pratique “Auvents”, également disponible sur Pergola.