A VersaTube carport re-purposed as a smoking shelter provides secure cover and open circulation for companies and retail businesses allowing designated smoking areas for their employees. And with the VersaTube Slip-Fit frame connections, you can quickly install in less than one day. Both Classic and Grand designs are available depending on your style preference and coverage need.
Smoking Shelters Standard Sizes
Width
10', 12', 14' and wider
Using 2" x 2" and 2" x 3"
steel tube frame
Height
Typically 7' or 8' exterior side
Length
9' or 10' minimum frame length
Length extensions in 4.5' or 5' on-center spacing depending on the model
Roof Pitch
3:12
Custom Sizes
Larger shelters available depending on coverage need
Options / Accessories
Additional Side Sheet Metal Panels
26-Gauge Sheet Metal
Primary framing uses 2” x 2” square and 2” x 3” rectangular steel tubing for structures engineered up to 30’ wide and 12’ high (sidewall).
Install on ground, concrete slab or footings or piers, or any level surface per anchoring instructions. Must be installed with one end slightly raised to allow water runoff. Your choice of concrete or ground stake anchors.
Standard packages include frame system with self-drilling screws, 29-gauge sheet metal & trim package with screws, butyl caulk tape, vinyl trim, and your choice of anchors.
Smoking Shelters Truss Bracing
Interior truss bracing may be required by engineering depending on the shelter dimensions and your local snow and wind load requirements. Typically, 10’, 12’, 14’ and some 18’ and 20’ models do not require truss bracing. Some 18’ and 20’ and all 24’ and wider units are sold with truss bracing. Truss braces are used on all interior truss frame sections and ARE NOT REQUIRED for the front and back end truss sections.
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Type 2 Bracing
Type 3 Web Bracing