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Sunshades (also known as brise soleil) are growing more popular in new building designs due to their aesthetic quality and sun-limiting functionality. Ametco offers quality architectural Sunshades in galvanized steel and aluminum bar grille design, extruded aluminum tubing design, steel and aluminum louver design, and perforated aluminum design.
Sunshades designs allow varying amounts of light to penetrate into the building, and custom fabrication is available. Aluminum and galvanized steel Sunshades are powder coated in one of 15 color choices for durability and appearance. All of Ametco’s sunshades are designed as specified by ASCE 7-10.

Basic Wind Speed:   115 mph (for Structural Importance Factor II(1.0)

Structural Importance Factor: II(1.0)(failure presents a potential hazard to human life)

Ground Snow Load: 25 psf. (The leeward drift loading must be investigated for buildings greater than 40’-0" wide)

Atmospheric Ice: ¾" thick @ 40 mph wind speed

The maximum standard panel lengths will range from 60" to 144" depending on Sunshade type, with the maximum length illustrated on the concept drawings. The maximum panel depth will be 3'0" to 4'0" again dependent on Sunshade style.

 

Galvanized Steel & Aluminum Bar Grille Sun shades are manufactured from 2" x 3/16" bars on 1-3/16" centers.

Extruded Aluminum Sunshades are available in four styles and are fabricated from aluminum extrusions. Each aluminum sunshade is manufactured to order.

Fixed Louver Sunshades can be fabricated in steel, aluminum, or stainless steel and provide 80% & 100% direct visual screening. Aluminum Louver Sunshades are manufactured from heavy-duty aluminum extrusions for strength and visual appeal.

Perforated Aluminum Sunshades begin with a 1/8" thick aluminum sheet that provides from 10% to 50% open air. There are numerous patterns and styles of perforations to choose from.


Infill Panels

The following panel designs are common for this type of application. Hover over the panel to view more information about the design.

Apollo

Apollo

Apollo Design by Ametco is an open mesh aluminum fencing. The open area of the Apollo Design is 75% giving excellent strength and good visibility.

Polaris

Polaris

Polaris infill panels are custom fabricated from die formed perforated and radius sections.

Style 102-90 Sunshades

Style 102-90 Sunshades

Sun shades Style 102-90 aluminum tube is 2" x 1/2"Bar on 1-3/8" Centers manufactured to order

Style 104-45 Sunshades

Style 104-45 Sunshades

Sun shade Style 104-45 is 4" x 1/2" Aluminum Extrusions on 4-15/32" Centers

Style 104-90 Sunshades

Style 104-90 Sunshades

Sun shades Style 104-90 is 4" x 1/2" aluminum extrusion on 2-1/2" Centers


CAD Drawings

Ametco provides CAD drawings in various formats to add to your project spec. Click the name or icon of the desired format to download.

To view a larger version of the thumbnail image, click the magnifying glass after hovering over the image.

Round Perforations Staggered Centers

Round Perforations Staggered Centers

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SUNSHADE 331

SUNSHADE 331

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SUNSHADE 102-45

SUNSHADE 102-45

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SUNSHADE 102-90

SUNSHADE 102-90

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SUNSHADE 104-45

SUNSHADE 104-45

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SUNSHADE 104-90

SUNSHADE 104-90

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SUNSHADE 332

SUNSHADE 332

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FIXED LOUVER SUNSHADE 201

FIXED LOUVER SUNSHADE 201

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FIXED LOUVER SUNSHADE 202

FIXED LOUVER SUNSHADE 202

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Perforated end staggered slot

Perforated end staggered slot

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Perforated Round Hole - Str. Line Centers

Perforated Round Hole - Str. Line Centers

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Perforated Round End Slot Side Staggered

Perforated Round End Slot Side Staggered

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Square Perforations Straight Row

Square Perforations Straight Row

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Square Perforation Staggered Centers

Square Perforation Staggered Centers

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Sunshade Hardware - Intermediate Outrigger for Curtain Wall Mounting

Sunshade Hardware - Intermediate Outrigger for Curtain Wall Mounting

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Sunshade Hardware - Intermediate Outrigger for Structural Column or Concrete Wall

Sunshade Hardware - Intermediate Outrigger for Structural Column or Concrete Wall

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Suspended Rod Connection

Suspended Rod Connection

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Support Rod Connection

Support Rod Connection

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Channel Frame for Bar Grille & Fixed Louver Support Rod COnnection

Channel Frame for Bar Grille & Fixed Louver Support Rod COnnection

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Sunshades - Perforated Patterns

Sunshades - Perforated Patterns

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104-45 Sunshade

104-45 Sunshade

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102-45 Sunshade

102-45 Sunshade

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102-90 Sunshade

102-90 Sunshade

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104-90 Sunshade

104-90 Sunshade

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Polaris Design

Polaris Design

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