The canopies above the front door (visors) are now made in sophisticated modern style and from durable materials. For example, forged visors and canopies from MAN BUD, the photos of which you see in this article are made manually from metal and can be characterized as works of art.
The visor above the front door is not just aesthetic, it is functional. Completely metal or in combination with plastic or glass, it provides beauty and helps maintain cooling (creates a shadow). He also provides protection, holding the entrance area dry and without dirt even after a rain or snowfall. The choice of materials (the above options) is also optimal, since they are easy to support – this is an important factor for this element of the house.
When determining the size, inclination, colors and forms of the canopy, there are several considerations that you want to keep in mind.
Where will rain water and garbage go?
When it rains and leaves (and other garbage) fall, you want all this to slip into the side convenient from the entrance. To do this, choose the correct slope or order a convex canopy that will direct precipitation into space outside the porch.
You can tilt the visor in such a way as to manipulate drainage. Think about the prevention of puddles, dirty lumps and water discharge to other important elements of the house. Make sure that the water does not stagnate on the visor.
It is important to keep as much moisture as possible from the front door, especially if it is made of wood. The visor can protect the front door only if it is tilted correctly.
Height and shape
If the canopy is too high above the door, you may encounter a big problem – in certain weather conditions, the rain will take place under a canopy. This will make it an ineffective, impractical design element.
Determine how the rain falls, especially in the climate with strong rain, and depending on this, determine what height to install the canopy. In addition, the shape of, for example, rounding on the sides can help you.
Aesthetic solution
A transparent glass canopy above the front door can be very original. A completely metal canopy looks classic, especially in combination with other natural building materials, such as a tree.
Matte glass is great for creating minimalist and modern design, and it can be combined with forged elements. Dense materials also provide better sun protection. Depending on the color of the house and especially the front door, tinted glass or plastic may also look good on a canopy.
How to choose the perfect canopy
Today, builders often turn to glass and metal for various elements of the house design to create a modern, elegant look that customers want, as well as to obtain practical advantages. Any visor over the entrance adds uniqueness, but the option that is best suits the architecture of your home.
Just make sure that this element has been conceived and designed specifically for you. Give the task to the master and explain what you want to get. This will accurately design the visor and install it in accordance with your goals.