. Awnings and canopies over the entrance: the appointment, rules everything, fundamental differences

If the theater begins with a hanger, the house, of course, a spectacular entrance. Often, the improvement of entrance there is a question: how to arrange the peaks and canopies over the entrance, to take into account all the nuances. Correct canopy - it is not only the aesthetics but also the safety of your doors, Protection from the weather and rainfall. Today, we shall understand, what are the requirements for such structures, when the canopy is to choose, and when visor, and in general - is there a difference, as well as consider the simple step by step instructions on their independent installation.

Functional and decorative purpose Canopies

Varieties of awnings and canopies are many, but the main purpose of these structures - protection of the person, the entrance to the building and property against dust, wind, weather, rain and other disasters, including overheating and burning out front design. sheds made of different materials, often combining a metal frame and polycarbonate sheets.

canopy over the front door can not only protect the input from precipitation, but also to target for vehicle locationIe, allowed significant differences in size canopies.

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«When selecting the size of the door canopy over the front door it is important to be guided by the size of the porch. Professionals advise as to pick up a shed, so that he could close the space, not only at the door, but also the steps. There are certain guidelines, according to which the court being constructed above the door should not be more than 1.5 times greater than the dimensions of the door. "

each owner houses decides what kind of design he wants to see at the door, however, this does not exempt us from I need to tell what the building codes for construction should be and what tasks they are required to perform.

Design features of awnings and canopies

Visor and canopy different type mounting hinged design of the porch: visors are mounted with brackets to the wall of the building, awnings have-arm support. Simply put, if the roof is necessary to retain, emphasizing it in the ground - a canopy. If enough wall - a visor.

If we talk about the structure of the whole canopy or canopy over the porch consists of a frame and roofing material (Cladding). More can be buckstays that support the outer edge of the canopy. They - an optional element. Needed when there is no confidence that the design without additional supports can keep the draft.

All canopies in its construction can be divided into three large groups:

• built - it sheds that are planned during the construction of the building. They are an integral part of the architecture;
• Attached or pristennye - awnings, which are erected to a finished building, can be easily dismantled;
• individual - these canopies are set to an open area, away from the building.

In our review, we will focus on the discussion of the design features a canopy over the porch, and as it can be.

As a decorative element facade, Awnings must be selected in accordance with the overall design of the house and terrain surrounding portion. The best would be the use of identical materials, maintaining the same style, the use of similar colors.

Visor over the porch

Visor typically attached directly to a wall. It is light enough, but strong structure that can withstand not only the elements strikes, but also unexpected shocks adjacent branches of trees.

The downside of such structures often is their limited range. Visor allows you to create a shelter directly above the entrance, not defending at a great distance.

The canopy over the porch

But shed - in contrast, more robust design with a different embodiment of the installation of supports that one way or another are installed on the ground. Sheds can be of different shapes and sizes. When you select a number of factors may be considered a suitable option overhang, particularly climate, a wind rose, lighting, exterior of the building, and so on.

Sheds are quite voluminous. Some may go from the porch or a threshold to the gate, creating a closed space from the wind, which, for example, you can put the car. The canopy over the porch - it's not just part of the roof is an architectural component, which is responsible for a number of important conditions for comfortable and safe living in the house.

Of course, this is a more expensive design than conventional visors, but in terms of convenience, it is - the best option.

Regulatory requirements for the visor and canopy over the entrance

As with any building element, the canopy also includes the execution of a number of building codes. Among the main criteria for it, can be identified: the reliability of the design, functionality and aesthetics.

Do not forget that the canopy or awning performs another important function: creates an effective water drainage. It is very important to preserve the integrity of the entire facade of the building, which is why modern canopies over the porch include special engineering utilities: water, flowing down the visor, is poured into the storage tank and equipped through the fluid outflow system is displayed outside the housing structure.

To shed over the door faithfully served for many years and he did not need repair after a couple of years, it must meet the basic technological requirements:

• visor must withstand great stress and pressure - the calculation should take into account the weight of snow weight that falls on the visor to the roof, as well as the dimensions of the green areas, which are often entwine construction;
• optimally if the structure effectively protects not only the porch itself, but also the front Door in a buiding;
• prerequisite for the efficiency of the construction equipment is a water drain system. Typically, it is performed in a storage tank, livnesbornoy sewers or gutters;
• visor design should blend in with the overall architectural appearance of the building, to take into account the peculiarities of its style and color scheme.

More precise requirements for sheds installed operating GOST and SNIP, namely:

• visors and sheds must necessarily be installed above each entrance, the main or reserve, as well as on the doors bath and hozpostroek;
• canopies shall be constructed only of materials, resistant to burning;
• as the finishing materials it is recommended to use those that are approved by the health authorities;
• visors must withstand a load of at least 200 kg / m².

Forms Canopies

Sheds perform in a variety of options, here only you can decide what option to use the canopy. First of all, the choice depends on the look of the building and styling. Consider the basic options.

Dome - the advantage of this coating is its compactness: the surface of the visor covers a smaller area, however, this functionality is not impaired. It turns out that using less materials, you get a quality canopy.

Flat canopy - one of the most common designs for the construction of which only a couple needed boards.

Arched and poluarochnaya forms - such visors called "marquise", they are very economical because their arrangement consumes very little material. These models are the natural drainage system, and, in addition, can withstand the pressure of the masses of snow.

Gable overhang - the most simple design, which thus provides a complete drain.

Note! The most suitable angle is 20-25 °. A smaller angle results in the inevitable accumulation of snow.

Types of awnings and canopies depending on the material and manufacture of the carcass facing

Now let's talk about what materials are used for the manufacture of various types of canopies. The following materials are used for manufacturing of the roof:

• iron and metal roofing;
• awning fabric;
• glass;
• polycarbonate;
• reeds and bamboo.

Iron sheds are usually erected for car parks, agricultural purposes and as domestics buildings in the country. trapezoidal sheet and metal alloy are very thin sheets of several metals. Such an alloy is not subject to corrosion and coated to further protect the special paint. Steel sheet can easily be stacked, but it sheds complex shapes out of it do not.

Sheds with a tin roof to do more, they require strong and reliable support. Therefore, for the construction of the frame using metal concreted posts, metal tubes and area.

Glass canopies decorated city buildings more often. They are building above the entrance, creating an attractive exterior. But there are glass canopies terraces near the large private houses.

There are varieties of awnings of reeds and bamboo. This multilayer construction, which has not passed the water is not heated and creates a pleasant cool shade.

However, the most popular, due to its strength, durability and variety of colors are canopies from polycarbonate. This synthetic material is available, a variety of colors and bends easily in any form. Transparent polycarbonate resembles glass. Sheds with a roof made of polycarbonate can be built in the country and outside the house.

Ideas for decorating the porch in a private house with a canopy or awning fotoprimerami

And now let's look at the options of different designs in the photo examples.

Forged visors on porch

The main advantage of such shelters can call their aesthetic appeal. This canopy will provide your porch among others.

The canopy over the porch door of polycarbonate and plastic

Traditional material that will completely hide the approaches to your house from prying eyes.

Photos sheds over the porch of the private steel and glass house

Such designs are easier to find nearby cafes or offices. For private home ownership is more a luxury. Such shelters, though aesthetically perfect for everyday needs are not always suitable.

Fotoprimery roof over the porch of a private house of wood

wooden structures considered conventional for this clearance input design. However, the tree gives a strong fellow of metal and polycarbonate. However, the real fans of carved porches and canopies, this argument does not stop.

Visor above the entrance to the house of corrugated metal and

Such embodiments are considered to sunshields classical pent device or gable roof. More often than not in favor of this decision says the outside appearance of the building.

Making your own hands canopy made of polycarbonate on the porch of a private house

Visor made of polycarbonate, made with his own hands, has many advantages. It can operate over a large temperature range (-45 to + 80 ° C), it is durable.

Note! Polycarbonate has a sufficiently high bearing capacity (up to 150 kg / m² with lathing step 1-2 meters) with a small own weight (from 0.8 to 3.5 kg per 1 m²). This material is characterized by ease of installation and handling. But must pay attention to the most common mistakes made when installing the polycarbonate.

Now consider step by step stages of work on the creation of simple options canopies for private homeownership. For everything you need a simple canopy polycarbonate thickness not less than 10 mm and profiled metal tube 20 × 20 mm.

The first stage - preparatory. When calculating a peak width necessary to width the front door Add at least 30 cm on each side, so that the canopy does not allow rain and snow to fall on the porch. The single visor height is calculated on the basis of cottage architecture. We must not forget that the visor must have a slope of about 20 °.

Illustration	Description of the action
	Once all the dimensions specified, proceed to the preparation of metallic structures. On benders creating a blank for future canopy arches.
	These are blank, we get after sawing
	We decompose the preform by drawing. Next stage - welding.
	Do not forget about wall mounting, this machined metal fittings under the counter. Process the welding seams sanding Bulgarian. Next, we clean all the seams and stained nazhdachkoy our design. The next phase - drill holes for the bolts.
	Now is the stage of polycarbonate markup. When cutting sheet polycarbonate pay attention to the UV protective layer that must remain over. Additionally look like rib rigidity in the cellular polycarbonate are arranged along the length.
	Fasten panel screws via screwdriver.
	Structure fixed to the wall at the locations you marked.

How to make your own hands visor made of wood over the porch: Helpful videos

And for those who want to make a simple canopy for the entrance group of wood, we offer a look at the training video:

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