ROOF SYSTEMS
In Through our strategic partnership with Hawaii Pro Sound & Visual Rentals, we offer access to the largest temporary roof structure system in the State of Hawaiʻi.
Our flagship system is the Milos MR5 Heavy Duty Pitched Roof, a premier large-scale production roof engineered specifically for major concerts, festivals, and high-profile outdoor events. The MR5 features an exceptional rigging load capacity and an expansive structural footprint providing substantial coverage and structural integrity to support complex audio, lighting, LED, and scenic production requirements.
In addition, we own and operate a James Thomas Engineering Light Duty Roof System, designed for small- to mid-scale productions and community events. This system offering a versatile, efficient, and professional roofing solution ideal for corporate events, secondary festival stages, and outdoor performances requiring moderate rigging capacity.
Together, these systems allow us to scale seamlessly from intimate outdoor activations to full-scale festival main stages delivering industry-standard safety, engineering reliability, and production flexibility across Hawaiʻi.
Milos MR5 Roof System – Heavy-Duty Temporary Stage Roof
The Milos MR5 is the flagship roof system in the Milos range, engineered for large-scale outdoor and touring events where maximum working area, structural reliability, and substantial rigging capacity are critical.
Overview & Application
The MR5 is designed as a heavy-duty, pitched roof structure ideal for large concert stages, festivals, and major live productions that demand both expansive coverage and high load-bearing performance. It represents the largest roofing option in the Milos MR series and is engineered to support complex audio, lighting, visual, and stage infrastructure under rigorous conditions.
Key Features
Exceptional Size & Load Capacity
Available in expansive stage footprints such as 24 × 14 m (78.7 × 45.9 ft) and 20 × 14 m (65.6 × 45.9 ft) configurations.
Designed to support highly demanding technical loads, with main grid capacities up to 30,000 kg (66,100 lbs) UDL in “Arnold” heavy-load configurations.
Modular & Flexible Integration
Built on Milos MT2 self-climbing towers and robust M950 main grid truss geometry, crafted for simplicity in assembly and repeatability on different sites.
Optional integration with backstage areas, PA wings, and LED/video wings, enabling the roof to become an integrated production ecosystem.
Wind & Weather Management
Includes wind bracing wire sets and connection hardware, and is engineered to meet stringent European structural standards (EN 17879, EN 1991, EN 1993, EN 1999), ensuring stability in operational conditions.
Can be outfitted with fire-retardant PVC canopy and sidewalls, with varied color and custom configurations available.
Comprehensive Engineering Documentation
Supplied with static engineering reports, design calculations, and detailed assembly manuals to support safe staging, rigging, and certification processes.
Operational Considerations
The MR5’s size, load capacity, and structural complexity make it suitable for major productions, including headline concert tours, multi-day festivals, or corporate landmark events. It requires experienced riggers and adherence to engineering reports for safe deployment and use.
Typical Use Cases
Main festival stages
Touring concerts
Large-format corporate events
Government or cultural ceremonies
James Thomas Engineering (JTE) Lightweight Roof System
The JTE Lightweight Roof System (often abbreviated as LWR) is a flexible, modular roofing solution tailored for small- to medium-sized events, exhibitions, and outdoor functions where ease of setup, portability, and cost-efficiency are priorities.
Overview & Company Background
James Thomas Engineering is a well-established UK-based manufacturer (since 1977) of professional trussing, rigging, and lighting support systems used across live-event production worldwide.
The Lightweight Roof System is part of JTE’s broader roof offerings and sits below the medium-weight and performance roofs in terms of load capacity and structural footprint, yet still provides a structurally sound roof solution for many event applications.
Key Characteristics
Customizable & Modular Design
Configured using 12″ apex ladders and 48″ ridge ladders that create roof peaks up to approximately 4 ft, and support spans up to ~53 ft (approx. 16 m), depending on the truss combination and design.
Any roof size can be specified based on customer-defined requirements, with flexible sizing and layouts.
Moderate Load Capacity
Supports total distributed loads up to ~8,000 lbs (~3,630 kg), contingent on truss choices and structural configuration.
Typically utilized for lighter audio, lighting, and scenic elements rather than very heavy-duty production gear.
Ease of Assembly & Application
Designed for smaller crews and quicker setup/breakdown compared to larger roof systems, making it ideal for rental houses, community events, corporate outdoor functions, and temporary installations.
Use Case & Strengths
Small-to-medium outdoor stages such as community concerts or dance events
Festival side stages and workshop areas
Corporate outdoor activations
Temporary outdoor presentations, including awards, fashion shows, or speaker platforms
