The Apex Series
THE APEX was the first amphitheater design for The EnWood Design Collection, and today is the most popular. This structure utilizes laminated wood arches and purlins of Southern Yellow Pine, making it one of the most attractive wood amphitheaters in the industry.
The Apex is strong on acoustics as well as aesthetics. The natural acoustical quality of wood allows for superior sound even in an outdoor atmosphere. The Apex is ideal for those seeking high visual impact, yet the serenity of nature.
The Apex is competitively priced and has great versatility. Sized to specifically fit your needs, the Apex can be retrofitted with spacious side and back rooms ideal for cast staging, restrooms, equipment storage.
The Apex model is also available with optional front bays for extended covered space. Our sales team can discuss the optional sizes to specifically fit your requirement. THE APEX II allows for a more open feeling with the elimination of the wall decking.
Apex Specification Sheet (PDF) | Apex II Specification Sheet (PDF) | Photo GallerySHELTER SIZE
The Apex shelter size refers to the distance across the front of the shelter at ground level. For example, a 40’ Apex amphitheater measures at ground level, 40’ back to back of the arch span, (the outermost edge of the front left exterior arch to the outermost edge of the front right exterior arch). The depth of the amphitheater is measured at ground level, from center front, to center back wall. The arch leg height is measured from ground level to the underside of the deck (the back of the arch leg) Custom sizes are also available.
THE APEX AND THE APEX II PACKAGE COMPONENTS
ARCHES:
Surface mounted, pressure treated, prior to gluing, laminated wood arches that attach to the top of the concrete foundation. Lumber is treated prior to gluing which affords full penetration of the core of the arches. Steel base shoes and bolts attach the base of each arch to the concrete.
BEAMS:
Laminated perimeter beams and the interior purlins. Steel connections and bolts that connect the beams to the arches.
WALL DECK for the Apex only
Pressure treated, two inch (2”) or three inch ( 3”) (nominal sizes) #1 grade, Southern Yellow Pine, tongue and groove, wood decking planed both sides. Galvanized nails for attaching the wall decking.
ROOF DECK
2x6 or 2x8 (nominal sizes) #1 grade, Southern Yellow Pine wood decking, tongue and groove, is nailed to the top of the beams. Galvanized nails to attach the deck to the beams.
NAILERS:
2x2” nominal nailers to be attached (nailed) to the roof deck at the eave. The fascia is nailed to the deck and the nailer. Galvanized nails to attach the nailers to the deck.
FASCIA:
2x6” pressure treated, #1 grade, Southern Yellow Pine, fascia board to be attached at the eaves Galvanized nails to attach the fascia to the beam ends and the deck.
FELT & SHINGLES:
One layer of 30# roofing felt to be applied on top of the wood deck. 25 yr. 3-Tab fiberglass shingles, standard color Autumn Brown, other color options available upon request.
ROOF PITCH
The standard roof pitch for The Apex is a 6 15/16 : 12 pitch.
DESIGN LOADS
- 12 pounds per square foot dead load
- 30 pounds per square foot live load
- 20 pounds per square foot wind load. (Equates to 100 MPH)
The typical design load allows for:
There are variables that affect the design sizes of the members, specifically the arches and the interior purlins, and those variables generally include live load conditions which are usually location specific. Building Codes usually dictate the applicable loads to be applied in the member size designs.
PRESSURE PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT
As noted in the list above, all components are treated: the wood arches, beams and purlins, wall and roof decking, and the fascia are fabricated with lumber pressure treated, with CCA.
EnWood utilizes the pentachlorophenol treatment because of its premier qualities and the treatment does not discolor the wood and can be stained or painted.
FOR DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE SPECIFICATION LINK
Standard Shelter Sizes Available
| 30' x 10' | 40' x 14' |
| 30' x 14' | 45' x 10' |
| 35' x 10' | 45' x 14' |
| 35' x 14' | |
| 40' x 10' |
Custom Sizes & Designs Available
