Question 1

How far can a cantilever car parking shade overhang?

Accepted Answer

Our single-sided arms normally cover one car length, matching our standard 6.0 m bay. We can reach further, but the steel and footing grow quickly with every extra metre, so for deeper areas we usually recommend a double or T cantilever to save you money.

Question 2

Why is a cantilever shade more expensive than a pyramid shade?

Accepted Answer

All the load goes through one line of columns instead of several posts, so we use larger steel sections and a deeper moment foundation to stop the structure tipping. The exact difference depends on your overhang, fabric and number of bays, and you see it in your written quotation after the free site survey. What you get for that is bays with no front columns and far fewer parking knocks.

Question 3

Can you install a cantilever shade on our existing asphalt car park?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We cut the asphalt at each column position, cast the footing and reinstate the surface around the base plate. Our survey checks for buried cables and pipes first, because cantilever footings are larger than those of post-supported shades.

Question 4

Is a cantilever shade safe in a sandstorm?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We engineer the column, arm and footing for SBC 301 wind loads and Shamal winds, and tension the fabric so it does not flap. Most problems we see on other sites come from loose fabric or items hung from the arms, which is why our maintenance plans include re-tensioning.

Question 5

Can you fix a cantilever shade to our building wall instead of columns?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. A wall-mounted arm needs a structural wall or beam strong enough to take the bending force; most block boundary walls cannot. We check your wall during the free site visit and recommend free-standing columns if it is not suitable.

Question 6

How many columns will my cantilever shade need?

Accepted Answer

We set the column spacing during design, based on the arm size, fabric and wind exposure. A common layout has one column for every one or two bays. Fewer columns mean heavier arms and footings, so we balance column count against steel cost and show you the best option in your quotation.

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