Post-Supported Canopy Systems in Jacksonville, FL




Feeding Northeast Florida
Project Overview
The Feeding Northeast Florida project in Jacksonville, FL required a post-supported canopy system with a unique design at the front entrance of the building. This was a renovation to an existing building and the architect was looking for a pre-fabricated aluminum canopy system that resembled a structural steel canopy with roofing, framing, and soffit that had been installed on a previous building. PCG’s project management team worked with the general contractor and architect to design a pre-fabricated canopy system meeting their intentions.
Location: 5245 Old Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32254
Completion Date: April 2024
Project Duration: 1.5 weeks
Total Coverage Area: 285 square feet
General Contractor: The Conlan Company
Project Manager: Blake Dodson
Technical Specifications
- Framework: (4) 6”x6” columns and (2) 6” x 10” beams
- Canopy System: Self-mating canopy panels and a 12” perimeter gutter/fascia.
- Projection: 26’-10” (max.) off of building wall
- Height: Varying from 10’-5” to 14’-1” A.F.F.
- Finish: Powder-Coat “Cat Black”
- Drainage: Integrated gutter system with 1x downspout
- Wind Rating: Engineered to meet 124 mph wind loads
Project Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: Create a pre-fabricated canopy system to match a design used on another building that used traditional construction components (steel, roof, deck, TPO roofing, metal framing, and soffit).
Solution: Mocking up an entire canopy system at PCG’s facilities to determine the limitations and capabilities of a pre-fabricated canopy system.
Installation Process
- Site survey and structural verification
- Custom fabrication of all components
- Installation of columns and beams
- Canopy panel installation.
- Gutter and downspout integration
- Final trim and detail work
Performance Results
- 100% weather protection at main entry while achieving the design concept of the architect
- Improved comfort and safety at main entrance.
- Enhanced facility appearance
Safety Statistics
- Zero incidents during installation
- 100% OSHA compliance
- Daily safety meetings conducted
- Full PPE compliance throughout project