Why Clovis Canopies?
British made
Made to measure
Up to 25 year framework guarantee & 50 year structural design life
All year round use
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Projects
B&Q Wellingborough – Loading Bay Canopies
T J Hall Ltd were appointed by B&Q to deliver two canopy structures at their Wellingborough site, with Clovis commissioned to design, manufacture and install the canopy, leading on the core elements of delivery.
The project comprised a single-span canopy measuring 9.3m wide by 14m long, alongside a significantly larger multi-span canopy measuring 55.35m wide by 31.5m long. The single-span canopy follows a proven design used within retail and garden centre environments, offering a practical and adaptable solution for protecting goods and supporting loading activities.
In contrast, the multi-span canopy was a more complex installation due to its scale and structural requirements. The extended framework was engineered to provide strength, stability and consistent performance across a much larger footprint.
Now in situ, the canopies provide essential all-weather protection, helping B&Q to safeguard stock and maintain efficient day-to-day operations.
Timescale: 12 weeks for design and fabrication, 54 days for on-site installation.
Specification
- Shape: Crescent
- Hoop Style: Lattice
- Cladding: Fabric
- Are your canopies usable all year in all weathers?
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Yes unlike some solutions that need to be taken down in the winter or during high winds our canopies are designed to be useable all year round. The cladding materials as well as providing shade are also waterproof so that they can be used during wet weather.
- Do you fix your canopies directly onto tarmac?
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No, all canopies are fixed on to concrete pads or bases as the structures can lift out from the ground if not fixed into a suitable concrete base due to the uplift created by wind acting on the roof area.
- Will there be any additional hidden charges to the quotation?
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No, our prices are all inclusive.
- What guarantees are offered?
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Subject to appropriate cleaning and maintenance we offer the following guarantees:-
- Framework – 25 years against failure within design, wind and snow loadings
- Polycarbonate – 10 years against discolouration from sunlight
- Fabric Cladding – 10 years against degradation / failure from sunlight
- What are Building Regulations and will they affect me?
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In relation to our canopies Building Regulations specify the standard to which they should be built i.e. strength, fire rating of materials etc. Again it is advisable to contact your local Building Control officer(s), as a rule of thumb any canopy over 30m2 will require conformity to building regulations and an application will need to be made although this figure can be lower. Most of our structures are supplied conforming to the requirements for these regulations as standard and generic sets of structural calculations can be supplied free of charge to demonstrate to Building Control the integrity of the proposed structure and foundations.
- Will I require planning permission?
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We always advise that you call your local planning authority as there are no hard and fast rules. They will advise on whether you require planning permission for your proposed canopy. Although it differs from region to region canopies under 30m2 may not require permission but this can be affected by situations such as proximity to neighbours, listed building status, conservation areas etc. so it always best to check. We are happy to provide free of charge, scaled drawings etc. of the proposed canopy structure to assist your application should you require.
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Clovis Canopies is a trading division of Clovis Lande Associates Ltd.
