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Gunderson Engineering

Aluminum Structure Engineering

Custom engineering and design for aluminum structures serving residential and commercial outdoor spaces.

Screen rooms • Patio covers • Outdoor structures

Covered outdoor structure with exposed framing and posts
Your project. Our engineering.

Outdoor structures designed around your plans.

Gunderson Engineering provides engineering for aluminum structures that fit the intended use and layout of your property. Our team works from the proposed structure, available drawings and project information to develop the agreed engineering plans.

What we provide

Engineering services for your project

The engineering scope is tailored to the work you propose.

01

Screen rooms

Engineering for screened outdoor rooms, coordinated with the proposed dimensions, layout and supporting construction.

02

Pool enclosures

Design support for aluminum pool enclosures, based on the project configuration and the information provided for the existing or proposed property.

03

Patio covers

Engineering for covered outdoor spaces that provide shade and shelter. Include the cover dimensions and its relationship to the existing building in your request.

04

Carports & specialty structures

Engineering for aluminum carports, pergolas and other outdoor structures. Share the intended use and available drawings for a project-specific scope review.

01 / Project considerations

Custom design and structural review

The engineering process considers the proposed structure, its supporting construction and the requirements that apply to the project location. Photos and existing records help the team identify where additional information is needed.

  • Proposed dimensions and structure layout
  • Existing building or supporting construction
  • Available product and material information
  • Local review comments and project requirements
02 / Project considerations

Choosing an outdoor structure

Aluminum structures offer flexibility for a range of outdoor uses. The layout, appearance and material selection should be coordinated with the property and intended use. Our role is the engineering and design; your contractor handles fabrication and installation.

  • Residential and commercial applications
  • Custom layouts for outdoor living or covered areas
  • Coordination with the proposed materials
  • Engineering plans for your contractor’s scope
Getting started

From your request to engineering plans.

A clear sequence for defining and coordinating your project.

  1. Share the project

    Send the location, proposed work and available plans or photographs.

  2. Confirm the scope

    We review your request and confirm fees, deliverables and timing in the proposal.

  3. Coordinate the design

    The team reviews the project information and identifies any further details needed.

  4. Receive the deliverables

    Engineering documents are provided within the agreed scope. Share review comments for next steps.

A useful starting point

What to send with your request

  • Project address and intended use
  • Dimensions, sketches or architectural drawings
  • Site photographs and available existing plans
  • Material or product information and any permit comments
Common questions

Before you get started.

More details about aluminum structures and working with our team.

Can you design for residential and commercial properties?

Yes. Aluminum structure engineering is available for both residential and commercial projects. The scope is reviewed for the proposed structure and location.

Can you work from photos and sketches?

Photos and sketches are useful starting information. Our engineers review the materials provided and identify any additional measurements, records or site information needed.

Can you address revisions to a design?

Send the requested changes or permit comments to the team. The scope, deliverables and timing for revisions will be confirmed for the project.

Do you provide inspections or construction?

No. We provide engineering and design services only. We do not provide inspections, construction, fabrication or installation. Florida Engineering provides inspections for properties in Florida.

How are fees and timing determined?

The project’s scope, complexity and information requirements affect fees and timing. Scope, deliverables and timing are confirmed in your proposal.

Where do you provide engineering services?

Gunderson Engineering LLC serves Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Utah. Gunderson Engineering PLLC serves North Carolina. Tell us your project location and scope so our team can confirm the requirements and next steps.

Where we work

Engineering in the states we serve

Gunderson Engineering LLC serves Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Utah. Gunderson Engineering PLLC serves North Carolina. Tell us your project location and scope so our team can confirm the requirements and next steps.

  • Arkansas
  • Kansas
  • Maryland
  • Missouri
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Utah
  • North Carolina
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Let’s get started

Tell us about your project.

Send the project location, available plans and a description of the work. Scope, fees, deliverables and timing are confirmed in your proposal.