Aluminum Carport Quality Contrast

SUNSHIELD – Premium Quality Aluminum Alloy

6061-T6 Hard Pressed Extruded Aluminum Alloy

• High Strength (12-14HW) [Tensile Strength (Ultimate)> 290 MPA ];
• Perfect Function in Weather Resistance. [Windload: up to 158 km/h (98MPH) & Snowload: 0.2-0.5 KN/M^2 (4-10psf)].
• Anti-rust; Smooth and glossy
• 5-Year Limited Warranty & 30-Year Lifespan

OTHER SUPPLIERS – Low-quality Aluminum Alloy

6063-T5 Aluminum Alloy

• Without Surface Treatment Secondary Aluminum, Low Strength( 8HW) [Tensile Strength (Ultimate)>140 MPA]
• Bad Performance in Wind Resistance.
• Dark Appearance and Easy to be Rusty;
• With Low-Quality Powder Coating, Chemical Corrosion

SUNSHIELD – Unique Solid Leg Column

Higher hardness and thicker AA 6061-T6 frames bear the main force. Size:111*176*2.5mm

• Aluminum Thickness is PRECISELY Made(2.5-4.5mm);
• Large Profile is with Enforced Ribs;
• Higher Loading Capacity & Wind Resistance.
• Unique design with cover plate slot for screw/invisible LED system.

OTHER SUPPLIERS – Common Leg Column

Many Factories Supply Profile with Reduced Thickness not Same as Announced.

Most Collapse is Caused by Thin and Low-Quality Alu Profile.

• Profile Thickness is Less than the Promised Size.; They Use Less Raw Material (2-4mm Difference.)
• Vulnerable in Bad Weather.
• Small Profile without enforced ribs or LED cover plate

SUNSHIELD – Shockproof Main Beam

Optimised shockproof design with rubber pads on the interbed. Main Beam Size: 70*125*2.5mm ;

• Shallow groove for LED light and screw embedment
• Groove & Cover Plate Fully & Tightly Match

OTHER SUPPLIERS – Small & Weak Beam

• No Shockproof Rubber Pads;
• Small Size with thinner thickness(2 mm);
• Less Weight Loading Capacity;

SUNSHIELD – Aluminum Draining System

Durable all-aluminum bigger drain pipe to avoid overflow or clogging up

• Stainless aluminum pipe φ50mm;
• Elbow design comes with a seal ring without glue;
• Drainage & Framework, Color Matched & Harmonious
• Detachable stop end perfect for debris or dirt;
  

OTHER SUPPLIERS – Poor Drainage

Using Small temporary Plastic Drain Pipe for cost saving

• Drainage & Framework, Color Dispatched;
• Plastic pipe is easily aging and break under the sun;
• Poor resistance of Weather & Chemical
• Narrow drain pipe without stop end is easy to clog up

SUNSHIELD – Safe Base Plate

Sunshield Hot-Dip Steel Base Plates in two sizes with Polished Round Corners

• Safety-Concerns Design with heavier weight;
• More Holes/Screws for Stronger Fixation;
• Using larger M16*150mm dynabolt to fix;

OTHER SUPPLIERS – Rough & Dangerous Base

To Save Cost Some Factories Use Smaller Base Plate with Rough Materials (without Polishing)

• Not Safe & Stable in Wind loading
• Scratch People by The Sharp Corner
• Some even without base plate only can embed column which could not relocate;

SUNSHIELD – Embeded Screw Design

All stylish carport is designed by engineers with 10 years aluminum shelter design experience.

• Screws are covered by the cover plate for beauty and rust protection.
• Transparent Cover Plate design could embed the LED light & Wires
  

OTHER SUPPLIERS – External Screw Design

Due to no experienced engineer teams, details of shelter are not artistic and thoughtful.

• Easy to rust when exposing to the air;
• Ugly Appearance especially after being rusty;

SUNSHIELD – Galvanized Steel Connector

Sunshield Hot-Dip Heavy Steel Connector in two designs

• Large & Reinforced Design with Hot-Dip Galvanizing;
• Perfect Joint with Profiles

OTHER SUPPLIERS – Poor Steel Connector

To Save Cost Some Factories Use Smaller Steel Connector with Rough Materials.

• Lightweight with Groove Design, Jerry-build
• No Galvanizing Treatment
• Bad Chemical Corrosion, Rusty
• Huge Crack between Column and Main Beam

SUNSHIELD 

• 13 + Design with Flat, Arched, Waved or Back Pull
• Roof Arc Calculation for Better Weather Resistance
• Rods are installed on the main beam nor the front beam – Art and Better Strength Tolerance.

OTHER SUPPLIERS

• Plastic Simple Pull Rod (Weak Force Resistance) ①
• No beam connectors ②
• Low-quality aluminum oxidation & powder coating (Uneven Coloring Aluminum Oxidation)③
• No structural calculation & unreasonable radian design (Bad Weather & Mechanical Resistance)

SUNSHIELD – Premium Polycarbonate Roof

Sunshield is using High-quality anti-UV coating PC Sheet (Raw material from Bayer,10 Years Warranty)

• Perfect Performance in UV Resistance and Heat-blocking; International Fire Retardant Standard(B1);
• More Cross Beam on Roof; Larger Edge Beam;
• Main beam with embedded Smart 12V LED Lighting System controlled by the wireless controller or light control;
• 12 Different Roof Shape including waved roof for you to choose;

OTHER SUPPLIERS – Unstable Polycarbonate Roof

Jerry-built Polycarbonate Shelter without UV Layer by small factories and unreliable suppliers

• Low Quality PC Roof without warranty;
• Without Standard Fire Retardant Certificates;
• Less Cross Beam and Small Edge Beam on Roof Bad Snowload and Windload;
• Panel Support with Easy Aging and loose rubber strip;
• The PC Roof would be blown away in the strong wind or break in Damp Weather;
• Ugly Incandescent lamp hangs on the Roof, Heavy and Dangerous (With High Volt & Easy to Drop)
• Less Style & Size to Choose; Only Flat or Arched Roof can be produced