With a sophisticated, modern appeal and the long-lasting promise of this highly durable building material, adding a glass canopy over the front door can create just the right finish for your build.
A front door glass canopy isn’t just aesthetically appealing, it’s functional. A glass canopy provides shade and helps to keep the interior cool, especially if you choose a coloured or frosted glass.
It also offers protection from the elements, keeping the entranceway area dry and mud-free, even after those torrential downpours. Choosing glass is also optimal as it’s easy to maintain – an essential trait for such a hard to clean and service area of the home.
When determining the size, angle, colour and shape of the canopy, there are a few considerations you want to keep in mind in order to make sure it doesn’t just look right, but serves its purpose.
Follow these tips to create that professional finish that your clients will appreciate.
How Will Rain Water and Debris Drain?
When rain, falling leaves and other debris land on your glass canopy, you want to ensure that everything slides off so that it lands away from the house.
A properly sloped or a convex glass canopy will direct rainfall to a space beyond the front entrance, providing a dry haven for homeowners upon entering and leaving their home.
What if you want the rain to fall to one side or to avoid a certain area of the entranceway?
You can slope the glass in such a way to manipulate the drainage. Think about preventing pooling water, muddy spots, or dumping water on other design features in a way that could cause damage.
It’s also important to keep as much moisture away from the front door as possible, particularly if it’s made from wood. An overhang can help to protect the front door, as long as it’s slanted in the correct way.
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