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Canopies that shelter the entrance and suit the building.

Entrance, porch, walkway and shopfront canopies — framed, clad, weathered and drained as one package by a single contractor.

Types: Cantilever · Post
Finishes: Alu · Zinc · EPDM
Typical install: 1–3 days
Drainage: Concealed

01Overview

A canopy is a small roof with every hard detail a big roof has.

Even a small entrance canopy has a structure, a roof covering, an edge, a junction with the wall and a way to get rid of water. Get any of them wrong and water ends up running down the façade or dripping onto the doorstep.

We design the frame to suit the span and exposure — fully cantilevered off the wall, or supported on slim posts — and size the fixings for wind uplift as well as weight. Cavity walls get a cavity tray above the canopy so water in the wall can't leak in behind it.

Finishes range from crisp powder-coated aluminium fascias with a hidden EPDM roof to statement zinc or copper canopies. Soffits can be finished in aluminium, timber or render, with provision for downlights.

On commercial projects we build covered walkways, bike shelters and shopfront canopies, working to the architect's or engineer's design.

02Where it's used

Typical applications

a.
Front door canopies
Shelter at the entrance, sized to the door and the wall above.
b.
Porches
Enclosed or open porches with a proper roof and wall junction.
c.
Rear & patio canopies
Larger spans over terraces, often with rooflights.
d.
Shopfronts
Branded fascias and canopies over retail frontages.
e.
Covered walkways
Linking buildings on schools, healthcare and commercial sites.
f.
Bin & bike stores
Durable small roofs on housing schemes.

Powder-coated aluminium entrance canopy with lit soffit — a.Flat-fascia canopy with a timber-lined soffit and recessed downlights.

Standing seam zinc roof detail — b.Standing seam zinc — the premium finish for feature canopies.

03Systems

Canopy options

Option	Structure	Roof finish	Look	Best for
Flat-fascia canopy	Timber or steel cantilever	EPDM behind an aluminium upstand	Minimal, crisp edge	Contemporary homes
Metal canopy	Steel frame	Standing seam zinc or aluminium	Premium, architectural	Feature entrances
Pitched porch	Timber cut roof	Slate or tile to match the house	Traditional	Period and rural homes
Post-supported	Steel or timber posts	Any of the above	Open, generous	Wide spans and walkways

04Detail

How it's built

Wall-mounted canopy

How a cantilever canopy sheds water away from the door.

1
Cover flashing
Chased into the wall and lapped over the canopy upstand.
2
Roof finish to fall
Falls away from the wall to the front edge.
3
Frame & soffit
Structure with a finished underside.
4
Support post
Optional — or fully cantilevered off the wall.
5
Drainage
Concealed gutter to a downpipe, or a drip edge.

Common failure points

No cavity tray above the canopy on cavity walls
Fall towards the wall instead of away
Fixings not designed for wind uplift

05Process

From survey to handover

01
Survey
Check the wall construction, door head height and the drainage route.
02
Design
Frame and fixings, finish, colour and lighting provision agreed.
03
Build
Frame fixed, roof weathered, fascia and soffit fitted.
04
Finish
Flashings sealed, drainage tested, site left clean.

06Specification

Notes for architects & QS

Fixings: Designed for dead, snow and wind uplift loads; chemical anchors into masonry where required.
Fall: Minimum 1:40 away from the building.
Cavity walls: Stepped or continuous cavity tray above the canopy line with weep vents.
Finish: Powder-coated aluminium to RAL, coordinated with window and door frames.
Planning: Porches under 2m² and set back from the road are often exempt — confirm with the local authority.

Guidance figures only — final details are confirmed against manufacturer literature and the project engineer's design.

07FAQ

Common questions

Do I need planning permission for a canopy?

Small porch canopies are often exempt, but it depends on size, height and distance from the road. Check with your architect or council.

Can a canopy be fixed to an insulated render wall?

Yes, with thermally broken brackets that pass through the insulation to the structure behind.

Can you add lighting?

We install the soffit with cable routes and cut-outs ready for your electrician.

How long does it take?

Most domestic canopies are built in one to three days.

Have drawings or a roof that needs attention?

Send plans, photos or a short description. We'll review it, visit if needed, and come back with an itemised price and programme.

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