SHELTER SIZE

The size of the Wilmington shelter is expressed by the width and the length of the roof area. For example, a 30’ x 44’ Wilmington shelter is 30’ wide and 44’ long. The pressure treated laminated wood arches are spaced at 8’ intervals in the length direction of the shelter. In the example referred to, there would be six sets of arches spaced 8 feet on center. The roof decking would extend past the arches two feet at each end of the shelter. In the width direction, the roof would extend past the center-line of the arches 2’ 0.

THE wilmington PACKAGE COMPONENTS
 

BASE SHOES:
Galvanized steel base shoes custom fabricated for securing the base of the surface mounted arches to the concrete foundation.

RIDGE BEAM:
The ridge beam is engineered and sized in combination with the size of the shelter and the shelter’s arches for the required structural support.

FASCIA BOARDS:
2x6 pressure treated, #1 grade Southern Yellow Pine, fascia board to be attached at the eaves and gables. Galvanized nails to attach the fascia to the beam ends and the deck.

FELT & SHINGLES:
One layer of #30 roofing felt to be applied on top of the wood deck. 25 yr. 3-Tab fiberglass shingles, standard color Autumn Brown, other color options available upon request. Metal roofs available and priced upon request.
 

ROOF PITCH
The standard roof pitch for the Wilmington is a 5/12 pitch. A roof pitch up to 6/12 can be provided if requested.

DESIGN LOADS
The typical design load allows for:
12 pounds per square foot dead load
30 pounds per square foot live load
20 pounds per square foot wind load. (Equates to 100 MPH)

There are variables that affect the design sizes of the members, specifically the arches and arch connection hardware, and those variables generally include live load conditions that are usually location specific. Building Codes normally dictate the applicable loads to be applied in the member size designs.

PRESSURE PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT
As noted in the component list above, the laminated wood arches are fabricated with lumber pressure treated prior to gluing with Penta-WR type “C”, at .3 pcf retention. The fascia boards also is treated at .3 pcf retention. EnWood utilizes the pentachlorophenol treatment because of its premier qualities and the treatment does not discolor the wood and can be stained or painted.

FOR DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS,
PLEASE CLICK ON THE SPECIFICATION LINK
 

Roof Framing - 24' Wilmington