How Do Retractable Roofs Work

A demonstration with a model of how outdoor patio louvered roofs work.

How do retractable roofs work.

A retractable roof is a roof system designed to roll back the roof on tracks so that the interior of the facility is open to the outdoors. Retractable roofs are sometimes referred to as operable roofs or retractable skylights. One switch on the dashboard operates the roof. Once they are assembled into two units these sections make up a truss that spans 105 metres and is mounted with canvas.

Pergolino retractable awning roof systems. With the pvc fabric attached the canopy is then neatly folded away in a matter of seconds. With three models available they can be mounted onto an existing structure such as a pergola or over a skylight or as a standalone product just mounted to a wall. Using a simple belt drive that sits within the rails and a remote controlled motor the crossbars are pulled back and forth to either end.

This is common practice for work on flat or near flat roofs. The panels will slide over rails built on top of the supertrusses at a rate of about 35 feet 10 7 m per minute. Retractable roofs are used in residences restaurants and bars swim centres and other facilities wishing to provide an open air experience at the push of. In these situations the traditional method is to use a long lanyard rope with a rope grab and a personal energy absorber pea.

The stobag pergolino systems are retractable shading structures perfect when a lateral arm awning just won t work. When extended the fabric forms a strong and robust canopy able to withstand winds of up to 100km h. This simple presentation shows how to extend your patio s use in bad wet weather. They are designed to move panels that weigh millions of pounds in just minutes.

Philippe chatrier court s retractable roof is made up of 11 trusses each weighing 330 metric tons. The term operable skylight while quite similar refers to a skylight that opens on a hinge rather than on a track. Each truss is split into 7 sections measuring 15m long and 3m high. Bring the roof louvres back in place again when you want to create a cozy haven and enjoy shelter and protection from the weather.

When the distance between the anchor point and the work location varies or is more than 2 meters a different kind of connection is needed. By doing so they give fans a new experience at baseball and football games. To lower the roof you release the latches and then press and hold the switch in the open position. The roof will then fold itself back into a compartment behind the seats.

If the windows are up they will roll down before the roof starts to move.