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Engineering Process

Dependability in Design and Engineering

From the beginning, Parasoleil has always been committed to providing the best service possible alongside our timeless and unique patterned panels. That means providing the assurance and confidence that our products will stand the test of time, and extreme exterior conditions. Headquartered in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, we know how important it is to build with products that hold up to high winds, heavy snows, and intense high-altitude UV exposure. That’s why we spend so much time and effort to ensure that your panels are engineered accurately, not just to pass building code, but to withstand a lifetime of enjoyment.

Whatever your engineering needs, we can provide it!

  • Panel Deflection Calculations
  • Wind Load Calculations
  • Code Compliance
  • FEA Reports
  • PE Stamped Calcs
  • Custom Structure Designs
  • Regionally Specific Requirements (DSA, Miami Dade, NOA, etc.)

Decorative doesn’t mean “flimsy”

Sometimes people wonder why a “decorative product” needs to be engineered. To that we say, “Maybe it doesn’t, but it should!” Outside of ensuring that our panels will never physically fail in hurricane force winds, we also make sure to consider the importance of engineering our panels to meet a highly refined design intent as well. That means no unacceptable deflection or oil canning in the middle of a panel span, hardware that is designed to not only hold up, but add to the aesthetic of the installation, and material and finish selections to ensure a long lasting and maintenance free result. And of course, any panels attached to a building will require code complaint calculations or maybe even a PE stamp. Special attention will be necessary for cladding or Brise Soleil installations—those are no brainers, but we like to draw attention to the obvious, and the subtle value of in-house engineering from Parasoleil, providing you the confidence that you’re getting a high quality, engineered, product regardless of how, or where, it’s used.

Product Certification—Better than a stamp

In 2018 Parasoleil completed the rigorous process of earning the nationally recognized product certification by IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials) through their Unified Evaluation Service (UES) which is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This certification allows standard Parasoleil products to fly through code compliance checks and creates the opportunity to value engineer our panels to material thicknesses and spans that are unachievable through standard code compliance routes—passing down savings and efficiencies to our customers that no one else in the business can!

How Patterns Affect Strength

Parasoleil’s extensive research and experience in laser cutting non-uniform patterns in aluminum sheets has resulted in the acquisition of tens of thousands of data points that inform our understanding of what is possible and where the line of “too far” really is. We have performed hundreds of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) studies on all of our patterns in different sizes, materials, and iterations to learn just exactly how loads are distributed through these irregular, non-uniform patterns. What we’ve learned has informed our new pattern developments, our structural span recommendations, and our ability to guide clients in the best direction for their specific project needs. Custom FEA reports are available on a project-by-project basis and are critical in our design process.

Engineered Systems

Our fully designed Eclipse Series™ Lunar Screens and Solar Shade structures are ready, out of the box, rated to specific wind speeds and design loads so you can drop these structures onto your amenity roof deck or outdoor common space with ease. Need to customize them? No problem, we can adjust the structures to your project’s specific needs and re-engineer them for you!

Questions?

Reach out to speak with our highly trained and qualified team of designers, architects, project managers, and engineers! We’re here to help.
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