Visors and awnings over the entrance are very popular in the construction of household facilities: the photos of which are full of a variety of engineering solutions. Due to the design, precipitation does not fall on porch, leaving it completely dry, without deposits of dirt and other unwanted elements. Visors are especially relevant in the winter season, when the risk of slipping on the ring, on the formed ice crust, increases. A distinctive feature of the design allows you to easily use it in a variety of climatic zones, where it will last for a long period of time.
Canopy over the entrance to the house with a support from metal profiles
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Visors and awnings over the entrance: photos, styles and shapes
Today, it is possible to install products of various shapes, which will become significant for facades with individual parameters. According to practice, the installation of visors is relevant not only in front of the entrance, but also on balconies, terrace (open veranda). In accordance with the parameters of the form, the following styles and types of design can be distinguished:
- straight, with a characteristic absence of any bends, concavities and decorative elements;
Wooden canopy above the entrance of a straight geometric shape
- broken line, having an unequal profile throughout the entire plane, special bends. Such a structure must be prepared after performing the mandatory measurements of the parameters and dimensions of the facade of the structure;
- arched form, an actual solution directly during installation in the composition of facades made in the classical style. This shape is an expensive structure that can withstand significant surface loads. Differs in ease of operation and maintenance, it is easy to remove snow deposits from it, other accumulations of precipitation, fallen leaves.
The canopy is built of wood and painted with white facade paint
Development of visors
The development of canopies and canopies is carried out according to the individual specifications of the customer, taking into account the wishes regarding the shape, the material used, the color scheme. This applies primarily to structures made of metal, which is additionally finished with decorative elements.
Products made of pipes of various cross-sections are widely used. Such awnings over the porch, photos of which can be seen on prestigious and elite houses, are distinguished by high parameters of strength and reliability, and can be used for a long service life.If the decision is made to choose an elegant forged design, you need to add special decorative elements, stamped fragments.
The entrance to the house is illuminated in the evening by mounted spotlights
The roof of the structure itself, which is arched, requires a separate study, shed, triangular, any other shape. To cover the roof, high-quality polycarbonate, cellular, or monolithic, as well as practical metal tiles, traditional for this type of coating, are used.
The specificity of this element is due to the fact that it will be necessary to withstand significant loads per unit of surface, while it is necessary to take the effect of low temperatures in winter and high in summer. For structures with a classic facade design, unique arched elements are used, which are also ideal for any shape of the structure.
A wide wooden canopy, under which a comfortable seating area is equipped
Polycarbonate canopies
Considering what a canopy looks like over the porch of a private house, a photo of which can be found in prestigious districts of the city, it is impossible not to mention such a unique material as polycarbonate. The material in combination with metal in the construction of the visor is ideal for any type of facade, where it seems to fit perfectly into the overall design.
Recently, it is customary to equip such an element not only in private houses, but also in office buildings, hotel complexes, any other administrative and even non-administrative buildings and structures.
For example, you can easily use such a design element when the structure looks gray and inconspicuous. In this case, this is perhaps the only way to ensure the perfect style and attractive appearance. porch... And this is just a visor made of a combination of polycarbonate and metal.
Polycarbonate canopy on wooden supports
Using canopies to equip public places
Visors and awnings above the entrance look quite perfect, a photo of which is observed over church institutions, theaters, embassies of various countries. In such institutions, it is often forged structures that ideally complement any structure are found.
Such a product catches the eye even at a cursory viewing, which clearly demonstrates the attractiveness and excellent characteristics of this object. Unlike private houses, cottages, in which decorative elements of design may not be installed, in public places their installation is preferable.
A canopy over the porch and the terrace is supported by metal supports
Benefits
To the important advantages that differ marquises and awnings, include the following:
- ensuring the maximum level of protection for people living in the premises. A reliable level of safety is guaranteed against possible ingress of moisture, sedimentary phenomena, even icicles. For the latter case, durable and reliable materials are specially used that can not crack under the impact of an impact, not deform. Special attention should be paid to the protection of the visor from the possible effects of penetrating sunlight, any other manifestations;
- included visor or canopy ideally complements the structure itself, if not, the absence of some important detail is noted, which makes the visor an indispensable element. In addition, this is a unique addition to the design of any structure that will need to be easily transformed and given the perfect appearance;
A small canopy above the entrance is covered with sheet metal
- for employees of offices and other administrative facilities, the visor is convenient in that it allows you to easily drain the accumulated moisture from the umbrella after leaving the object, office. An excellent level of comfort and reliability is guaranteed, which are unattainable when using other types of awnings;
- canopies and awnings above the entrance, photos of which are shown in a full range, clearly show how practical this equipment looks as part of real estate objects, complement the design, guaranteeing perfect style. People successfully use it when it is necessary to equip other structures on the property, for example, balconies, loggias.
Comfortable armchairs can be placed under a wooden canopy to relax in the summer
The shape of the structure is highlighted, which can be either square, triangular or arched, which is primarily due to the peculiarity of the available area in front of the structure. If this parameter is simply impressive, you can try installing a visor in the form of a cascade, or a dome. At the same time, it is noted that the installation procedure is not difficult, especially when professionals are accepted for it. Approximately in time, the installation of the visor takes approximately no more than three to four hours.
The canopy is built using wood, profiled and sheet metal
Advice! Any designs can be easily embellished by including special additional elements. For example, backlighting, or artistic forging, depending on the preference of the potential customer, can be easily used as additional equipment.
The canopy is arranged along the perimeter of the facade walls of the house
Awnings over the porch, photo of the color scheme
The canopies over the porch, the photos of which will demonstrate the excellent qualities, can be made in different colors, somewhat embellish the existing design. As a rule, these are monochromatic options, but you can completely try to order and include various color solutions in the design, for example, a combination of dark and light options.
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Recently, the use of high-quality, durable glass has become popular, capable of retaining sedimentary phenomena on the surface and diverting them from potential residents when threatened. The glass construction is transparent and in most cases there is no need for additional use of color for decoration.
In addition, such a solution is ideally combined with other elements, which guarantees the creation of an impressive design by its criteria. The calculation takes into account the individual characteristics of the property itself, the parameters of the area and layout, the level of illumination and output porch to the side of the street.
A neat canopy of the correct geometric shape
A porch canopy or awning is the best solution for your property and should definitely be used.
