• Attractive Domed Design – Fits in with both modern & traditional buildings at schools, shops, hospitals, care homes and sports centres
• Low Cost – The Nelson has a cost effective, yet high quality design making it the perfect canopy for those with lower budgets that do not want to compromise on quality
• Quick installation – no posts or foundations means this canopy can be installed quickly with minimal disruption
• Length – Available from 1.4m – 2.4m
• Projection – Available from 0.8m – 1.5m from the wall
• Strong Aluminium Frame – The frame is made from high grade aluminium for high strength and resistance against rust and rot
• Robust Roof Panels - 4mm solid polycarbonate sheets that are extremely strong
• Integrated Guttering – The Nelson is supplied with hidden, integrated guttering that disperses water through a drip spout at the side of the canopy
• High UV Protection – The roof panels offer high protection against harmful UV rays and also prevents the panels from yellowing over time, extending its lifespan
• Frame Colour Options – The frame is powder coated in a choice of 7 colours as standard, other colours are available at an additional cost
• Roof Panel Colour Options – The polycarbonate panels are supplied in clear as standard. There are 5 alternative colours which are available at an additional cost
• Snow Loading Capabilities - The Nelson has been tested and certified by TÜV for snow loads up to 170daN/m².
• Fire Resistance - The clear polycarbonate roof panels that are supplied as standard meet the UK fire rating BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y and the European fire rating EN 13501-1 B s1 d0

Roof Panels

4mm thick solid polycarbonate panels that have a high impact resistance and are light in weight.

High UV Protection – The polycarbonate roof sheets are treated with a special UV coating that protects those underneath from high levels of UV rays. The special coating also prevents the panels from yellowing or fading over time due to sun damage.

High Light Transmittance – The polycarbonate panels let through excellent levels of light. Please see the results in the table below from the test method according to DIN 5036 for each polycarbonate colour for the Nelson:

Polycarbonate Colour	Light Transmission %
Clear (Supplied as standard)	87%
Bronze	50%
Grey	55%
Green	73%

Please note: We do not have the results for opal or embossed polycarbonate.

Excellent Fire Resistance
The standard (clear) polycarbonate roof panels meet the UK fire rating BS 476 Part 7 Class 1Y and the European fire rating EN 13501-1 B s1 d0.

Frame Material

The entire canopy frame is made from UNI 6060 T5 grade aluminium that is treated with pure thermosetting polyester powder and is available in a choice of 7 colours as standard.

Integrated Guttering System

An integrated guttering system is hidden within the canopy frame and allows water to flow through the gutter and out through drip spouts at the sides of the structure.

Snow Loading Capabilities

The Nelson is certified by TÜV for snow loads of up to 170daN/m². When tested, there was no recorded signs of any permanent damages or breakage.

Technical Drawing

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Downloads

Click here to download the Nelson Technical Specification Sheet

Frame

The aluminium framework is available in a choice of 7 colours as standard. Alternative colours are available on request at an additional cost. Please see the 7 standard colours below:  

Polycarbonate

The polycarbonate is supplied in clear as standard, however there are 5 alternative colours to choose from including embossed polycarbonate. Please see the colours below: