Glass canopies
Glass canopies shelter doors and entrances while letting light through. Toughened laminated glass on stainless steel brackets or tie rods, made to measure for homes and businesses.
Made-to-measure glass canopies
Glass canopies give shelter over front doors, shop entrances, back doors and terraces without darkening the space beneath. They look light and modern, and keep rain off visitors, deliveries and doorsteps.
Because a glass canopy is overhead glazing, it must be made from laminated glass, usually toughened and heat-soaked, so the glass stays in place even if a layer breaks. The glass is fixed to the wall with stainless steel brackets, tie rods or a wall channel.
Glass canopies can be clear, frosted to hide dirt and give shade, or tinted, and are designed to drain water away from the door.
Glass canopy specification
- Toughened laminated, heat-soaked glass
- Stainless steel tie rods or brackets
- Clear, frosted and tinted options
- Designed for wind and snow loads
- Sized to suit your door or entrance
How we make glass canopies
- Survey. We measure the doorway and check the wall can take the fixings.
- Design. We confirm glass build and fixings for the canopy size and loads.
- Manufacture. The glass is cut, drilled, toughened, heat-soaked and laminated.
- Install. Fixings are anchored and the glass canopy installed with a slight fall for drainage.
Choosing a glass canopy
A glass canopy should project far enough to shelter someone standing at the door, often around a metre. Wider canopies need more support and thicker glass.
Frosted laminated glass hides leaves and dirt better than clear glass and still lets light through. In exposed coastal locations, choose high-grade stainless steel fixings.
Typical uses for glass canopies
- Front and back doors
- Shop and office entrances
- Terraces and patios
- Walkways and bin stores
- Commercial and public buildings
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Glass canopy FAQs
What glass is used for glass canopies?
Toughened laminated glass, usually heat-soaked, so it stays in place if broken.
Do glass canopies need planning permission?
Small canopies on homes are often exempt, but check with your local authority, especially for protected buildings.
How do you clean a glass canopy?
With a long-handled soft brush or a window cleaning pole and water.
Can a glass canopy go on any wall?
The wall must be strong enough for the fixings. We check this during the survey.