Reviews
Aluminum vs wood patio covers in Alberta, compared for snow and hail
A covered patio in Alberta faces heavy snow and hail, so compare aluminum and wood on snow load, hail resistance, lifespan and repair costs here.
Topic
snow load
Rules
How the National Building Code of Canada shapes covered patio design
A covered patio in Canada is sized by NBCC snow load, wind and attachment rules that provinces adopt into law. Here is what that means for spans.