Canopy over the entrance - a necessary element of comfort

The canopy over the entrance to the house is a familiar detail of the exterior of the facade, which we do not always notice, but the absence of this detail is immediately noticeable. This is not only the lack of shelter from rain and bad weather, this is an elementary feeling of emptiness and discomfort. We will talk about the varieties, features and methods of mounting visors for the front door.

Canopies and canopies

Purpose and features

The visor above the front door has the main function - it is the protection of incoming and outgoing people from everything that can fall from above:

• rain,
• snow,
• icicles,
• frost,
• various debris and other items.

In addition, this element creates a zoning of the territory, and subjectively you feel more comfortable at your door.

Not to mention the fact that the canopy will protect you from rain or snow, when the key treacherously does not want to open the lock, it will also protect you from injury from falling icicles, pieces of snow and other debris. If the porch has elements of a gazebo or just a massive canopy with supports and walls, then the effect of protection and psychological comfort increases.

If we talk about the features, then this design is different in that it must meet the following requirements:

• Stand firmly in its place, have a sufficiently strong supporting structure and roof to confidently withstand all loads and not pose a danger to people;
• Tolerate the effects of solar radiation well;
• Safely withstand exposure to moisture in the form of rain, snow or condensation;
• Have a reliable anti-corrosion coating or consist of materials that do not corrode;
• The visor must be calculated taking into account the snow and wind loads characteristic of your area;
• Have the desired slope of the roof slope;
• The canopy should harmoniously fit into the overall design of the building and not spoil the architectural ensemble.

Important!
The dimensions and design, as well as the method of fastening, the parameters of the materials and the slope of the slopes, must be calculated so that the element does not pose a danger to humans.

Varieties

Before you start planning and designing, you need to decide what kind of structure you want to build. To do this, consider the main types of structures that are most often found in modern construction.

To begin with, all types should be divided into two main groups:

1. Mounted. The support frame of the structure is attached only to the wall, and the entire structure is supported by these fasteners. Differ in smaller dimensions, simple execution and installation, but less reliable and convenient;
2. Attached. The frame rests on the wall and additional pillars. Differ in the big sizes, the increased durability and reliability, however the price of a product also increases.

Important!
If you need a neat and inexpensive canopy over the porch and front door, then a hinged structure is quite suitable.
If you want to hide things under a canopy, to be able to smoke quietly under it during a thunderstorm - then choose the attached option.

Next, you should choose the material of the supporting frame and the material of the roof. For self-production, wood is best suited, and it is better to use the one with which the house is covered as a roofing material.

Also recently, plastic roofing materials have become popular, the use of which reduces the cost of construction, and transparent varieties of plastics give the impression that the visor is made of glass.

Installation

Further, for those who are not afraid of work, our traditional instruction:

1. We fix a piece of timber 100x100 mm above the door with anchor bolts (at least 4 fasteners) so that it is wider than the doorway and protrudes 50 cm in both directions. Now, from each end of this segment, vertically downwards, we lower segments of the same beam 1.3 meters long, which we also fasten with anchors to the wall in at least three places;

2. Now we mount the frame elements: from a beam of 100x50 mm we make two segments 1.5 meters long, which we saw down so that they are attached to the end of the beam on the wall and create a slope of 15 - 20 degrees. After that, we make supports that will connect the ends of the inclined bars to the wall. We assemble the frame, connect the ends of the inclined beams with a horizontal beam of the same section, from the support beam in the middle we mount the segment to the front horizontal jumper;

3. We stuff a crate from a board between the inclined elements with a step of 30 - 40 cm. Overhang on the sides - 10 cm, in front - 15 cm;

4. We sew the crate with roofing material - slate, profiled sheet, plastic or shingles. To prevent water from flowing into the gap between the wall and the roof, we install a galvanized corner.

Important!
Observe safety precautions when working at height, use insurance and personal protective equipment.

Conclusion

A canopy on the front door is a familiar and necessary element of the safety and comfort of people living in the house. The video in this article complements our instructions and will help you not to get confused.

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