INSTALLATION AND PROCUREMENT / FIELD NOTE 45

Curved Canopy Cladding and Water Management

A curved canopy can redirect water toward valleys, low points or transitions. The exterior skin, seams and drainage system need coordinated sections through those locations.

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Review checkpoints: Low point → Drainage path → Trade interface
Review checkpoints: Low point → Drainage path → Trade interface.

What to check on your project

Identify the intended drainage route and the responsible trade at laps, gutters and flashings. Ask the design team to verify falls and the assembly details. Make sure a visual seam detail does not conflict with the water path.

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