Movable Roof Structure

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.

Movable roof structure. Eccon is an expert in constructing movable roofs for large sports venues. The apollo opening roof is an adjustable louver system to control the amount of sun shade and airflow bringing an entirely new level of comfort to outdoor living areas. With a retractable roof or convertible roof construction the choice to enjoy the great outdoors is in your hands. Since equinox louvered roof systems are manufactured from extruded aluminum they offer greater durability than traditional plastic or fabric patio covers.

Retractable and pivoted panel models are available. Pergola roof louvered withstands greater snow loads and strong winds. It is a great application for your patio terrace or restaurant all year around. 866 241 2792 download brochure.

Trendelkamp has designed special drive and control technology for reliable and safe operations. With the touch of a button louvers go from fully open to fully shut for the ultimate shade cover solution. You then have rafters running down from this ridge board and resting on the top wall plates. Hay barracks were widespread in northern europe in medieval times also found in the alps and north america but are rare today.

In accordance with the present invention a movable roof of a flexible or flaccid nature is supported from an upper concave downwardly extending catenary which catenary operates in conjunction. Sometimes the rafter will have a tail and extend out past the wall so that you have a soffit or overhang. The term operable skylight while quite similar refers to a skylight that opens on a hinge rather than on a track. With literally a push of a button the movable roof extends spatial options for swimming pools theatres or other applicable locations.

Retractable roofs are sometimes referred to as operable roofs or retractable skylights. High end motorized louvered roof made of aluminum structure with insulated aluminum panels offers outstanding comfort in cold and hot seasons. Early usage of this term was noted as being peculiar to new york state. A stick framed roof uses 2x4 s or 2x6 s or whatever you are framing with but has a ridge board running down the middle ridge line.

In fact one of the first ever soccer stadiums equipped with a retractable roof the commerzbank arena in frankfurt home to a german bundesliga team uses an eccon drive system.