Steel Roofs, Canopies and Arched Roofs Built for Hurricanes
Roofs and canopies are the structures that fail first in a hurricane: large, light surfaces that the wind tries to lift. We design and build steel roof structures, self-supporting arched roofs (arcotechos), parking and drop-off canopies, gas-station canopies and roofs for sports courts, schools and terraces with the uplift calculated, the anchorage engineered and the sheeting fixed to resist it.
What We Build
Arched Roofs (Arcotechos)
Self-supporting curved roofs for warehouses, courts and workshops, with no internal structure and large clear spans.
Parking & Drop-Off Canopies
Car-park, hotel entrance and condo canopies, designed so solar panels can be added later.
Gas-Station & Retail Canopies
Forecourt canopies with integrated lighting and drainage, built to brand specifications.
Sports Courts & Schools
Roofs over basketball, padel and multi-use courts and school patios, with ventilation and natural light.
Terraces & Rooftops
Steel roofs and pergolas for terraces, rooftop bars and outdoor kitchens, with gutters hidden in the frame.
Hurricane Anchorage
Uplift calculations, engineered anchor bolts, clip spacing and edge details where storms start tearing roofs.
Why roofs fail and how we prevent it
In a storm the wind does not push a roof down; it sucks it up, and the force is highest at corners, edges and ridges. Most failures we see after hurricanes start with sheeting fixed with too few screws, purlins tied with light clips or columns anchored for gravity only. We calculate uplift for the site and design every link in the chain: sheeting fixings at closer spacing on edges, purlin connections, frame-to-column joints and anchor bolts in the foundation.
Arcotecho or steel-frame roof?
- Arcotecho: the curved sheet is its own structure, so it is fast and economical for clear spans over warehouses, courts and workshops. It needs strong edge beams and anchorage.
- Steel-frame roof: trusses or portal frames carry purlins and sheeting; more flexible in shape, accepts insulated panels, skylights, solar and hanging loads.
- Architectural canopy: slim cantilevers, hidden drainage and premium finishes for hotel entrances and terraces.
Roof and Canopy Prices (2026)
| Structure | Typical use | Price (MXN/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Arched self-supporting roof | Warehouses, courts, workshops | $1,100–$2,000 |
| Steel-frame roof + sheeting | Commercial, schools, terraces | $1,800–$3,500 |
| Parking / drop-off canopy | Condos, hotels, retail (solar-ready) | $3,000–$5,500 |
| Architectural canopy | Hotel entrances, rooftops | $4,500–$9,000 |
Useful pages: Structural Steel · Mezzanines & Floor Additions · Steel Frame Homes · Architectural Metalwork · Corrosion Protection & Repair · Warehouse construction · Steel in the tropics: guide
Why Clients Choose Recrea for Roofs
- 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty
- Own metal workshop in Playa del Carmen: fabrication, welding and finishing under our control
- Engineered for hurricanes: wind design to the CFE 2020 manual, calculations signed by a structural engineer and DRO
- Coastal corrosion protection as standard: galvanizing or duplex systems specified for marine exposure
- Fixed price per kg, per m² or per piece, with shop drawings approved before fabrication
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