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G&J Awning and Canvas

The largest canvas awning manufacturer in the state of Minnesota.

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G & J Awning and Canvas
1260 10th Street North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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320-255-1733
800-467-1744
info@gjawning.com

Fall Season

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Looks as though winter has arrived in Minnesota.  As cold weather sets in, we tend to stay indoors in the warmth of our homes,  some individuals  may venture out in the cold to do a little ice fishing but, this is also a great time to think about those projects you would like to plan for the Spring/Summer.  If this winter you decide to go to one of the state area Home and Garden shows, make sure you stop and in and see what G & J Awning and Canvas can assist you with in your upcoming projects.
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Resource Center About Awnings
About Awnings & specifications
An awning is an architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity or decoration to the building it is being attached. An awning is comprised of a lightweight, rigid skeleton structure over which a covering is attached. When considering an awning it is important to recognize the purpose of your project, the style and size of an awning project along with other key considerations. Please review the following information for more detailed information.

General Design Considerations
  • Purpose
  • Style, configuration
  • Size and fit
  • Safety: egress & fire
  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Anchorage
  • Drainage
  • Graphics
  • Fixed vs. moveable
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Awning and Canopy Anchorage
This involves the location, style and strength of connections from the awning or canopy to the building or to its foundation. Proper design of this element assumes recognition of the amount of force occurring, and the direction in which this force acts, at the connection at the time that the maximum design load occurs on the frame. Most common types of connections involve expansion anchors, wood lag screws and adhesive anchors.
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Awning and Canopy Loads

Loads for which awning and canopies may need to be designed can be categorized as follows:

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G & J Awning and Canvas
1260 10th Street North | Sauk Rapids, MN | 56379
320-255-1733 | 800-467-1744 | info@gjawning.com
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