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Sunroom – Patio – Canopy – Pergola Shed Concrete Footing Foundation Slab Generic Plan
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Eastern Metal Supply: Canopy with Overhead Support System Performance Evaluation
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Sundance Louvered Roofs: Aluminum Louvered Roof Performance Evaluation
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Wind Speed Factored Load Tables For Sunrooms – Pergolas – Canopies
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Skylift Hardware: Steel Saddle Riser – Standard, Heavy Duty, And Designer Line With Straps
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Elite Naturewood Pergola System (Host Attached) – Aluminum Solid Roof Performance Evaluation
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Eastern Metal Supply: Carport / Canopy Performance Evaluation
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Elite Naturewood Pergola System- Lattice Roof – Host-Attached Performance Evaluation
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Eastern Metal Supply: Walkway Cover Performance Evaluation
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Eastern Metal Supply: Sunshade and Airfoil Performance Evaluation
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Elite Naturewood Pergola System- Lattice Roof – Freestanding Performance Evaluation
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Elite Naturewood Pergola System (Freestanding) – Aluminum Solid Roof Performance Evaluation
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Protected: KE USA: Durasol Gennius Pergola System A2C Model Performance Evaluation
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Suspended Canopy With Aluminum Deck Pan (Residential or Commercial) Performance Evaluation
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Protected: Delphos Tent And Awning: SUSPENDED CANOPY SYSTEM (RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL USE) PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT
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Palram Americas: Sophia Door Awning 1600 And 2150 Models Performance Evaluation
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