Glossary Entries Tagged ‘roof’

Keder

The official name is “boltrope” and some refer to it as the “bead”. It is located along the top edge of the canopy roof and  fed into the “C” track along the roof line of the trailer. On a standard setup, the boltrope is sewn to the canopy. For ease of installation, it can be made as a separate piece that zips to the main body of the roof. (See Zippered Boltrope Strip.)

Tags: cover, install, roof, rope

Tie downs

Attached to the canopy’s outer eave at each rafter to add stability to the canopy. The tie downs can be secured to the ground with stakes or lashed to weights (water barrels, cinder blocks etc.)

Tags: canopy, install, roof, rope

Rain drains with spouts

Located between the rafters & towards the outer face of the canopy, these drains help prevent water from accumulating on top of the canopy which could cause damage. The spouts need to be deployed and free of obstructions when rain threatens. They can be rolled and stored in the convenient pouch when the weather is clear. Oher drainage methods include grommets and mesh “Wilber” drains.

Tags: roof, slope

Cocktail strap

Canopies with zippered bolt rope strips include a “cocktail strap”. This strap relieves stress on the bolt rope zipper when zipping or unzipping the roof.
Simply attach the hook to the end rafter ring. As you zip or unzip the canopy, the weight is borne by the cocktail strap and not the teeth of the zipper.

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Observation Deck Canopy

A trailer top canopy that offers a premier vantage point for viewing events. Also a prime place for corporate logos that can seen from great distances. Printable observation deck skirts are also available.

Tags: canopies, canopy, roof

Extension back

The backdrop of an extension that reaches from the roof to the valance. On a tapered extension, it is shaped like a triangle. On a straight back rafter extension, it is rectangular in shape.

Extension back skirts zip to the extension back.

Tags: canopy, cover, extension, roof

Projection

The distance (horizontally) that the canopy projects out from the trailer.

Tags: canopy, cover, roof

Roof End Vent

A roof end vent is a mesh insert with a roll-up cover. This vent provides ventilation for the canopy.

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Cantilevered

A cantilevered style frame or canopy uses horizontal braces and creates unobstructed clearance under the canopy. This style typically does not have skirts. Also called a Suspended Canopy.

Tags: canopies, canopy, roof, styles. frame

Boltrope

Also called Keder or bead, boltrope is used to attach a canopy to a trailer and is sewn to the canopy roof. The boltrope is fed into the “C” track along the roof line of the trailer. On a standard setup, the boltrope is sewn to the canopy. For ease of installation, it can be made as a separate piece that zips to the main body of the roof. (See Zippered Boltrope Strip.)

Tags: install, roof, rope