As you know, it is with the parade group that acquaintance with a particular building begins. It does not matter what it will be - a country cottage or a shopping and office center. The integral perception of an object depends on how harmoniously their facade is executed. Significantly transform the exterior of the room allow visors above the porch. Depending on the desire and financial capabilities of the owner, you can make them very different.
Why do I need a canopy?In addition to the decorative function, it will also serve as the main protection of the porch from environmental influences in the form of precipitation. By installing visors above the porch, you can ensure the security of the door and the entire entrance group. In addition, your guests, waiting for the door to open, will not be forced to stand in the rain or snow, but will hide under a canopy. Modern designs for arranging the parade group can be very different both in terms of form and in terms of base material. So, you can choose designs from galvanized steel, profiled sheet, asbestos cement (corrugated or flat) sheets, rolled materials, glass and polycarbonate.
When deciding how to make a visor above the porch, pay attention to the type and features of the mount. They can be in the form of wooden bars, metal brackets made of profiled sheet, forged brackets or other material. Depending on the features and purpose of the porch, the visor can be large or small. In addition, an ordinary marquise, that is, a lightweight structure that folds and moves, can act as a canopy. Most often it is used to protect from the sun, so it is not suitable for continuous use.
Modern visors above the porch can be of any color, size and shape, but the main condition for their choice is harmony with the general appearance of the house. For example, forged designs look very expressive and effective, but they cost a lot, so not everyone can buy them. However, it is not necessary to use expensive materials for a fancy canopy: using a conventional vine, fancy snags and metal wire, you can create a very effective and unique decor for the entrance group.
What properties should the visors above the porch have?
The most important requirements for such structures are their reliability and durability. Rigidity can be achieved using profile pipes that strengthen the structure. It is equally important to choose a suitable form, since water or snow should not accumulate on the canopy. Accordingly, the design should be such as to ensure that water is drained from it. Ideally, the visor above the porch (the photos show how different stylistic solutions can be implemented) should have a large area, that is, close the porch, railings and doors.
Thus, making out a canopy over the entrance to the house, you should pay attention to such details. Firstly, it is necessary to take into account the general style of the building. Secondly, it is necessary to evaluate its purpose (protection only of the porch or plot in front of the house as a whole). Thirdly, it is important to choose materials that are durable and light. And last but not least, you can think about decorative solutions for the entrance group.