What Was Done
Manufacture
There is a total of 21 large supports posts, which were manufactured from 139.7ømm mild steel CHS. The posts were connected via 139.7ømm mild steel CHS, horizontally connected with fixing plates and bolts. All the steelwork is Galvanized to BS EN ISO 1461:2009, and powder coated RAL: 9010 (Pure White). The roof comprises of 80 x 80mm mild steel SHS, which was custom rolled for the project. The roof was then clad in Opaque 16mm Multiwall Polycarbonate which offers UV protection at the same time as letting plenty of light through. The canopy is complete with an aluminium gutter and rainwater downpipes to match the powder coated colour of the steelwork.
Installation
The installation of the bespoke dining/playground canopy involved the excavation of 21 foundations, which were then filled with the required amount of concrete to provide a strong and stable base for the canopies supports posts. The foundation holes were then refilled with dolomite and sand which provided a flat surface for the 3G grass to be relayed.
George Stephenson School also required some new picnic tables and seats for the pupils to use at lunch and break time. The end result was some steel and recycle plastic seats and tables which fit in perfectly with the surrounding area and provide dining and social space. The galvanized steel guarantees no rust, and the black recycle plastic from milk cartons is fire-retardant and are not affected by the weather, unlike natural timber products.