Custom Equipment Canopy | Fort Myers, FL

View of a custom 29' x 12' freestanding steel canopy designed around existing water treatment equipment to provide overhead weather protection while maintaining open access.

Challenge

U.S. Water Services Corporation needed overhead protection for pump and treatment equipment at its Fort Myers, Florida facility. Because the equipment was already in operation, the new structure had to fit around existing pumps, piping, concrete pads, and a nearby storage tank without limiting access for maintenance. The canopy also needed to withstand the wind conditions associated with its South Florida location.

Solution

Panel Built designed and manufactured a custom freestanding steel canopy around the facility's existing equipment. Measuring approximately 29' x 12' with a 10-foot clear height, the structure provides overhead coverage while leaving the sides open for visibility and access to pumps, piping, and other components.

The canopy features structural steel framing, 6-inch square-tube columns, and white interlocking steel roof panels. It was engineered for wind speeds up to 154 mph and includes perimeter guttering with external downspouts to direct rainwater away from the covered area.

Key Features

  • Custom Footprint: Approximately 29' x 12' with a 10-foot clear height.
    Site-Specific Design: Built around existing pumps, piping, concrete pads, and nearby equipment.
    Open-Sided Layout: Maintains visibility and access for operation and maintenance.
    Steel Construction: Structural steel framing with 6-inch square-tube columns.
    Weather Protection: Interlocking steel roof panels provide coverage from direct sun and rain.
    Wind Engineering: Designed for wind speeds up to 154 mph.
    Drainage System: Perimeter guttering and external downspouts direct water away from the equipment.

Conclusion

The completed canopy gives U.S. Water Services Corporation overhead protection for essential equipment without compromising access to the system below. By designing the structure around the existing site conditions, Panel Built was able to provide coverage where it was needed while keeping pumps and piping visible and accessible for routine operation and maintenance.