Before the advent of membrane structure carports, the market was dominated by metal carports, such as iron, aluminum alloy, and color steel carports. These carports, all made with metal components, suffered from the drawbacks of being heavy and having monotonous designs. Below, we will compare membrane structure carports with these metal carports to discuss the reasons why membrane structure carports are popular.
Carports are public buildings constructed with funding from the construction entity, thus the primary requirement for such products is durability and stability. Metal carports are supported by metal columns, with the roof added through welding and other processes. If polycarbonate material is used for the roof, it is bolted in place. Compared to membrane structures, the overall load-bearing capacity is significantly lower, and during severe stormy weather, the roof may detach from the supports. Membrane structures, however, have smaller load-bearing points and can withstand higher pressure per unit size. Therefore, in numerous practical applications, Yuhong membrane structure carports have proven to be as stable as mountains.
The Transparency of Canopy Roofs: The ceilings of metal canopies are typically made of polycarbonate or color steel plates. Compared to membrane structures, which are a type of high molecular fabric, they do not turn yellow due to prolonged direct sunlight exposure, nor do they undergo physical changes such as becoming brittle.
Therefore, membrane structures are known in the industry as "unbreakable glass." Moreover, their cost is only half or less than that of other structural canopies. Artistry: What's noteworthy about membrane structure canopies is that they can form different shapes based on the positions and heights of the supporting components, which is unimaginable in metal canopies. For instance, by using tension cables on the canopy's top, the edges of the membrane structure can be lifted upwards. This can only be achieved on steel panels by preheating the steel sheets, at a significant cost.