Transparent canopies over the entrance

The canopy over the entrance is an essential attribute of any building. If you wish to make the construction easy construction, should pay attention to the transparent canopies. In addition to common polycarbonate popular models of glass canopies over the entrance. They are able to simultaneously perform two functions: protective and decorative.

The types of transparent visors ↑

Studying the options of transparent visors, will discuss in detail in the description of glass structures over the entrance, leaving aside the polycarbonate models, which are mentioned enough. It is worth noting that all products are made of tempered glass, called triplex. Its distinguishing feature is the resistance to mechanical stress and temperature fluctuations.

There are three key components for choosing the right design:

• The color palette of the canopy over the entrance. Multilayer glass triplex has a wide range of shades, so pick a color, most suitable for a specific building, not difficult. There are opaque versions of the sheds, but then the whole point of installing glass models over the entrance is reduced to zero because you will loose the visual lightness of the design.
• The shape of the canopy. The range of transparent models of visors is very wide. Manufacturers offer all kinds of variations of arches and domes, in relation to the roof it can be straight and angled models. If you are unable to pick up the most suitable structure to your visor, you can always make the personal order. Tasteful accessories will be the finishing touch in the design of the glass canopy. The cost of this product much higher standard, however, the harmonious appearance of the façade is well worth the invested funds.
• Relief glass design. In addition to smooth models of sheds made of glass, there are relief options. When selecting such products it is worth mentioning two things: the transparency of the canopy is reduced, and the period of contamination is reduced. Wanting to convenience, relief frosted canopies will be very helpful.

Familiarize yourself with the various forms of glass canopies over the entrance in the photo below:

Features fastening ↑

The growing popularity of transparent canopies leads to the need to describe in detail the possible ways of their attachment. There are two main ways to resolve the problem. In the first case, the whole glass is fixed on the metal console. This option is a transparent visor is characterized by reliability and durability thanks to the use of stainless steel materials for the support structure. The number and shape of the slats that make up the console solely depends on project glass ledge. The desire to have a frame of unusual shape with the addition of ornate elements easily doable for an individual order. In the absence of compatibility of the tint of the glass cover and metal base, can be replaced with a more suitable color. Naturally, the exclusivity of the product implies an increase in its value. Original console model for transparent canopies, which are located above the entrance, shown in the photo below:

The second way to consolidate above the entrance securely transparent visor – the use of pillars and beams. The appearance of this design loses the previous version, it looks quite bulky and weighty. However, there are situations when the installation of supports is simply not enough. The arrangement of the entrance in this way shifts the weight of the transparent canopy on pillars recorded outside the porch. Depending on the dimensions, the number of supports may vary from two and more. External Majesty is best suited for buildings of large dimensions. Subject to compliance with the General architectural style of the impressive look of this distressed columns.

Basically the installation of the columns used in cases where the fixation of the glass models of the canopy to the wall is difficult or does not provide reliable strength. Option hedging using the installation of the supports provides a double locking transparent canopy with side walls above the entrance and on the ground.

If the standard options of visors for whatever reason does not satisfy the owner of the structure, it is possible to order an individual project. Fine forged elements, supports transparent canopy, will become a decoration of the facade of the building. An example of such a kind works of art are presented on the following photo:

This will ensure long period of use, while maintaining the declared strength. Important moments is the choice for transparent canopies quality fittings.

Properties and advantages of glass structures ↑

Appeared on the market of building materials recently, transparent visors quickly displaced from the leading position of wooden, metal and massive concrete structures. Opinion about the fragility of the material for the base is wrong. Impact-resistant tempered glass that is installed above the entrance, copes with protective function. The decision to equip the entrance to the building a transparent model of the canopy of glass has a number of advantages, including:

• Resistance to mechanical impact. The layered structure of the material will withstand any blow. Even if the upper part of the transparent visor will undergo partial destruction, the bottom layer of glass will protect from splinters.
• The ability to withstand great pressure. This is true for straight structures where snow can accumulate in large quantities.
• Transparent roofs are not afraid of temperature changes and precipitation. The deformation of the transparent design is not.
• Glass models are best suited to owners who wish to have a well-lit entrance. To reduce the transmission will help corrugated instances, with frosted shade.

• The canopy over the entrance glass has considerably less weight than concrete equivalent, while maintaining durability and strength. Visual lightness gives the building an additional charm.
• A wide range of visors help you choose the design that best meets your idea of beauty and comfort. Pricing is also quite affordable, allowing you to buy transparent canopy based on financial capability.
• Depending on the installation of fastenings, design of the transparent visor can be placed directly under the slope to the entrance, preventing the accumulation of precipitation and debris.

Applications ↑

Prefabricated commercial centres one of the first to establish a transparent visors. This is due to the architectural style of the building, as a rule, it predominantly made of glass. In addition to offices, entrance transparent canopy often equipped in shops and other commercial companies, the owners of which are important to emphasize their status. Entrance of the newly constructed buildings equipped with a glass visor more often than the old buildings, for reasons of compatibility of style.

With the right approach to model selection and attachment of the transparent canopy will be an elegant decoration of the facade of your building.

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