Terminology
Design Frames
The essential framing members that defines the shape of the awning. Their location is specific to a particular style of awning, but you determine their shape.
The Design Frames are highlighted by a gray pole.
Here are the different types of frames:
Design Frame Locations
The Design Frame locations are specific to a particular style of awning, but you determine their shape.
Dome
Design Frames:
- Centerline Rafter
- Down Bars
Clamshell
The ClamShell does not have any edible Design Frames.
Long Dome
Design Frames:
- Down Bars
- Rafters
Convex Waterfall
Design Frames:
- Centerline Rafters
Straight Waterfall
Design Frames:
- End Rafters
The Top and Front Bars are straight lines.
Traditional
Design Frames:
- End Rafters
The Top and Front Bars are straight lines for all Traditional styles.
Marquee
Design Frames:
- End Rafters
Construction Frames
The frames (rafters) between the Design Frames.
Awning Styles
Domes
The Dome style includes Domes, Long Domes, and Clamshells.
Traditionals
The Traditional style includes Traditional and Open.
Waterfalls
The Waterfall style includes Straight/Convex, Straight/Concave, Covex/Straight, Convex/Covex, and Covex/Concave. The first two options have straight Head and Front Bars. The last three options all have curved Heads and Front Bars.
The first part of each name describes the type of Top and Front Bar available – convex or straight. The second part of each name describes the Rafter shape.
Marquees
The Marquee style includes Gable and Round.
