Metal awnings for porches
Aluminum and Metal Awnings | A. Hoffman Awning Co
Our Aluminum and Metal Awnings are built to last.
Our aluminum awning, metal awnings & flat metal awnings are professionally installed on your windows, doors and porches. They shield your windows from the direct rays of the sun, keeping your home, business or workplace cooler in summer and protecting it from rain, snow and adding extra life to your windows and doors.
All of A. Hoffman Awning’s metal awnings are precision-fabricated with low-maintenance materials. They are a solid investment you will appreciate for many years and they come in a variety of colors and materials. Below we’ll go through the benefits of these types of awnings and also which will work for you.
Stepdown Aluminum awnings are a part of Baltimore’s DNA.
They can be found in one neighborhood after another, sometimes on every home of a block.
We have seen a revival of the stepdown aluminum awning in Baltimore and also a crossover to Commercial applications. Seeing a need in the market for the growing resurgence in the stepdown aluminum awning market, A. Hoffman Awning began a new division manufacturing these awnings.
All of our Hoffman-manufactured Aluminum Awnings are precision-fabricated with low-maintenance materials. They are a solid investment you will appreciate for many years and they come in a variety of colors and materials.
Get your new awning fast!Order now and we’ll have your new awning installed on your home in 4-6 weeks!
(Other awning companies can take up to 20 weeks to install your awning!)
BENEFITS OF A STEPDOWN AWNING:
Awnings on your windows keep your home or business cooler.
Awnings over your doors protect you and your visitors from the elements and keep your entryway dry.
Metal awnings are extremely durable. No need to take down in the winter.
Protection from the elements. Our Aluminum & Metal awnings are built to the latest wind and snow loads.
We can integrate a gutter system on your awning to control and divert rainwater away from your home.
Our Patent-Pending Concealed Fastener System
No More Ugly Screws! Traditional Stepdown Aluminum Awnings have long been manufactured with an assembly process resulting in hundreds of exposed fasteners.
A. Hoffman Awning designed a patent-pending application that conceals the majority of fasteners. The result is a seamless look that produces a more aesthetic awning product and has the added benefit of protecting the fasteners from the elements, thus giving your awning a longer life.
Standing Seam awnings are typically used in a commercial environment. They are modern, architectural and built to last.
These metal awnings come in a variety of panel shapes.
Traditional Standing Seam panels called Pac-Clad are probably the most common.
Snap-Clad panels feature architectural aesthetics as well as structural performance. Snap-Clad panels, produced in continuous lengths, are leveled to provide superior flatness and feature an optional factory-applied sealant bead for improved weather resistance.
Snap-Clad panels feature a 1-3/4” leg height and a continuous interlock for improved structural performance and wind resistance. A concealed-fastener clip system allows for thermal expansion/contraction while providing extraordinary hold-down strength.
Typical Standing Seam Awning Other standing seam options include R-36, M-42 and corrugated. These come in a variety of colors.
Despite being used more often in commercial environments, a standing seam awning can also look great on your home.
We offer renderings where we can show you how the awning will look on your home or business before you commit to a style. Ask your salesperson today.
Flat Pan Awnings
The contemporary way to extend your living space.
Metal awnings are a great option for your home or business as they offer a modern look while providing a more durable finish. They also require less maintenance than fabric awnings. Our Flat Pan awnings are total aluminum construction with built-in gutter system to transport and dispose of water quickly and efficiently.
More architectural in look than a typical aluminum porch awning, Flat Pans offer a robust extension to your roofline.
These awnings have a built-in gutter system which drains water away from your home. They also are extremely sturdy and are designed to withstand snow loads.
Flat Pan Awning Features:
- Internal gutter system to transport and dispose of water quickly and efficiently
- Chosen for durability and load strength
- Roll-formed aluminum
- Great for carports, walkway covers, patio covers
- Overhead arms or posts
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Order a canopy over a porch made of polycarbonate and metal
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Contents
- Why is it profitable to buy a canopy over a polycarbonate porch?
- Properties of canopies over a metal porch
- Canopies over the porch from the company "Mosnavesy"
The presence of a canopy installed over the entrance to the house serves not only a practical purpose, such as shelter from rain and hot sun, but also adds beauty and value to any building. Choosing a porch canopy can be a tricky process if you don't know what to look for. Here are some tips to consider before buying a porch awning:
- Do your research on various awning designs .
What kind of jewelry do you like? For example, it is possible to order a canopy over the porch with inlaid elements of artistic forging. This makes the design aristocratically refined. What color do you like best? It is possible to paint the canopy in any color of the RAL palette. - Which canopy shape do you prefer? We offer the following forms:
- shed roof over the porch; nine0004
- porch double slope;
- arched canopy over the porch;
- semi-arched canopy over the porch.
- Consider which construction style will best suit your home.
- Estimate what size you need a canopy over the porch. How wide is your porch? How far do you want the canopy to protrude?
- Which materials are the best for making a canopy? nine0004
In the last paragraph, it is not the aesthetic components of the door canopy that come to the fore, but the technical ones, such as strength and durability.
Let's talk about the most popular canopies over the porch made of polycarbonate and metal today. Why is it profitable to buy a canopy over a porch made of polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate is an extremely resistant and high quality material. Its expected life is typically 10-15 years, with most manufacturers offering warranties of 20 years or more. Here's why:
- High impact resistance makes the material virtually unbreakable.
- Polycarbonate has outstanding optical properties, blocking up to 99% of the sun's UV rays but not blocking natural light, making it an excellent option for protecting people and property. These same properties allow the polycarbonate tarpaulin to withstand sun, snow and rain damage such as warping, fading or yellowing.
- It is highly resistant to extreme heat and cold so it lasts longer than many other typical canopy building materials. It is also fire resistant. nine0004
- Polycarbonate awnings are a building decoration that is ideal for both ultra-modern and conservative architectural styles.
Properties of metal porch awnings
Metal sheds are made of metal tiles and corrugated board. These materials have approximately the same service life and quality, and are inferior to polycarbonate in terms of durability and strength. However, their cost is lower. Canopies over the porch made of metal profiles are aesthetically attractive, opaque, can be painted in dozens of RAL colors. nine0011
Canopies over the porch from the company "Mosnavesy"
Here you can order a canopy over the porch of a private house in Moscow and the Moscow region. The work is carried out on a turnkey basis - from the drawing of a canopy over the porch to the installation of the structure.
Call us for all your questions.
Metal porch awnings + photo
Contents
- Canopy functionality
- Canopy requirements
- Forging methods
- Installing the canopy
- Preparatory stage
- Erection of the canopy
- Conclusion
Forged canopy is an integral element in the construction of a cottage.
With its appearance, it decorates not only the facade of the building, the entire space in front of the house becomes more meaningful. It is worth noting that it performs not only a decorative function, but does an excellent job with its direct duty - sheltering the porch from the weather. nine0011 Functional qualities of the canopy
Wrought iron canopy is mainly located above the porch and has two functions:
- Decorative function. The facade of any house, the porch of which is not protected by a visor, looks unfinished and loses its appeal. You can easily find a photo of forged metal canopies installed above the porch of the house and make sure that the composition looks complete with it.
- Porch weather protection. On sunny days, the visor will protect the entrance group from the sun, will not allow ceramic tiles and a metal door to heat up. This is very important, because as a result of exposure to direct sunlight, the paint can burn out and the door frame can be deformed.
The canopy forms a shadow, and thereby expands the comfortable space of the house, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the fresh air comfortably sitting on the porch. It also reliably protects against all kinds of precipitation, in the summer season puddles will not collect in front of the door itself, and in winter snow will not block the entrance to the house. Wrought iron canopies over the porch protect the entrance to the house from ice and icicles, reducing the likelihood of injury to family members and guests. nine0004
Attention! It is worth choosing the shape of a forged canopy very carefully; with due effort, in addition to a reliable and protected entrance to the house, you can create a truly unique and elegant element of the facade.
To create a beautiful wrought iron canopy, you need to make sure that it is in harmony with the general style of the house, the design features of the porch and even the surrounding area. It is strongly recommended to sketch a sketch using samples of finished products or seek advice from designers.
nine0011 Often, protective forged canopies are a simple structure made of metal profiles and modern roofing materials such as polycarbonate or metal tiles. The result is a robust, lightweight design.
Requirements for the canopy
Even at the design stage of the house, it is necessary to take into account the basic technical and functional requirements for the wrought iron canopy and its appearance:
- sharp gusts of wind. Insufficiently solid roofing material can deform under such loads. Good strength is achieved through a rigid forged frame and its proper installation on the porch. nine0004
- Drainage - the canopy must be included in the general drainage system of the house. In no case should water accumulate on the surface of the canopy, otherwise it may bend, which will negatively affect the appearance of the house. Often a sloping canopy is installed to simplify drainage, but even in this case, a ground storm drain at the porch is required.
- The aesthetic component of the canopy over the porch - the general style of a private house should also be taken into account. The material and shape of the canopy should be well combined with other elements of the building. nine0004
- Dimensions - the canopy should completely cover the porch. The wider it is, the better it will protect against unwanted moisture. In winter, this will help to avoid the formation of ice on the steps, making life more comfortable and safer.
Wrought iron canopies and canopies are mounted in two different ways: some are built together with the house and are structurally built into its frame, others are mounted separately on the finished facade.
Forging methods
Where are the forged canopy elements produced? Artistic forging is done in a specialized blacksmith workshop. As a material for forging, special grades of steel are used, which include substances that impart plasticity to the metal. The manufacturing process includes many steps.
First, the workpiece is heated to high temperatures, below the melting point, but sufficient to impart plasticity to the metal. Then, with the help of various mechanisms, for example, a press and a hand tool, the product acquires the desired shape. This method of production is very complex and dangerous, it requires the blacksmith to be careful and follow safety rules. nine0011 Cold forging is somewhat easier as there is no need to heat the workpiece. To give the material the desired shape, only welding, bending and pressing are used. The disadvantages of this method of production include the fact that work is carried out only with certain blanks, limiting the artistic techniques for making lace. The number of defects in production also increases, cold metal does not allow you to correct the mistakes made.
Visor installation
There are two methods for installing the canopy. The first is a frame installation. The forged canopy is mounted on a specially erected frame, welded from a metal profile installed on the porch.
Subsequently, it can be painted and decorated to match the style of the entrance group, so it will not attract attention. This method is the most popular installation type. The second method is a frameless canopy. By means of special brackets, the already assembled forged canopy is attached to the wall above the porch. The visor must have reinforced stiffeners, since the roof will no longer be supported by the frame. This method is useful in cases where it is not possible to erect a supporting structure on the porch described in the first method. nine0011
Preparatory stage
It includes the calculation part, which takes into account the dimensions (length, height, width of the canopy), chooses the installation method and makes an estimate of the necessary building materials. In advance, you need to take into account all the nuances of attaching the frame to the porch and the type of visor.
To choose the right width of the forged canopy, add 15-30 cm to the width of the porch on both sides to protect against rain and snow in strong winds.
The length depends on the length of the porch itself. nine0011 Having a ready-made drawing in hand, you can start buying materials and prepare a tool, namely:
- material for making a visor;
- frame material;
- drill, grinder with cutting disc, welding machine;
- fasteners and screwdriver.
Construction of the canopy
Installation of the wrought iron canopy starts with the installation of the frame. If it is correctly calculated and made of suitable material, then the visor will last for many years, reliably covering the porch from any bad weather. nine0011
If a forged metal profile is used as supports, then the posts adjacent to the facade should be attached to the wall using stainless steel screws or anchors. To do this, a blind hole is drilled in the wall using a perforator, and a hole is drilled in the profile at the same level with a drill.
When installing long canopies, it is recommended to install additional supports on the left and right edges.
To give additional rigidity, it is better to concrete the outriggers, this will add stability to the entire structure. Often, two supporting pillars are enough for a visor. nine0093 Sometimes the frame is a forged metal structure installed above the front door across the entire width of the porch. The crate of the future canopy is attached to two rails fixed on forged posts with anchor bolts.
Upon completion of installation, the frame is cleaned with a grinder or sandpaper for painting. Lastly, the roof is installed, whether it is profiled sheet, polycarbonate or glass, it is screwed to the frame with self-tapping screws through special rubberized gaskets. nine0011
Important! Forged visor, made in the same style with railings, balusters and other elements of outdoor decor, emphasizes the high status of the owners and demonstrates their refined taste.
Conclusion
Do-it-yourself erection of a wrought iron canopy over the porch requires good preparation and experience in construction.
