Architectural Canopy Case Study

Learn More About Aluminum Canopies

ArchiFab USA is an authorized dealer for Awnex Canopies and Mapes Architectural Canopies. We offer a wide range of architectural prefabricated aluminum canopies designs to complement the architecture or contour virtually any building on your project

Prefabricated Architectural Canopies are a new product we are offering for all Commercial and Residential customers. Our goal is to offer our customers a smooth Turn-Key experience from start to finish with each project. 

We have partnered with two canopy manufacturers who provide the highest quality, exceptional customer service, prompt lead times, and are overall the best choice for aluminum canopies.

Why Choose an Aluminum Architectural Canopy?

You can completely change or match a building’s aesthetic with a bolt on aluminum canopy. These canopies require minimal wood blocking for installation due to their aluminum construction.

The canopies being constructed of aluminum offer a variety of benefits; Aluminum does not rust and typically needs minimal maintenance to maintain, and the canopies are painted at the shop and touched up onsite to help the install move as smooth as possible. An aluminum canopy will not have nearly the load of a steel canopy on a wall.

To attach a steel canopy to a building, attaching it to a structural beam or column is vital depending on the projection of the canopy. To attach an aluminum canopy, the only extra structure in the building you would need to add is wood blocking depending on the makeup of the wall.

Canopy Options and Add Ons

• Comes with a built-in gutter system with a choice to drain from front to back or back to front (Scuppers/ outlets/ downspouts) – rain – sun protection
• Can come with recessed LED lighting
• Advertisement platform

Aesthetics

Aesthetics are a crucial aspect of any project; aluminum canopies provide an ideal solution for utilizing any unused open-air in your project. An architectural canopy can come in a variety of styles, there are post supported, tieback supported, and cantilevered aluminum canopies.

• Expand and utilize open-air space
• Cover a dining area/break areas/ uncovered patio/ store front to expand use or protect form harsh environments
• Can contour any shape building
• Multiple size facias to match architecture
• Hanger rod/cantilevered/post supported
• Different types of canopies/ different decking inlay

We can provide an aluminum canopy that will match or change the look of your project. We offer a variety of colors and different fascia sizes. Depending on the style of canopy that works for you, we also have a variety of options for the decking.

Benefits of an Architectural Canopy

There are many benefits to having Architectural Aluminum Canopies on your project. The obvious number one benefit is sun/UV protection. Aluminum canopies are a fantastic way to stop the sun from beaming in your windows and/or adding unnecessary heat to the side of your building.

• Strong and lighter than steel
• Aluminum allows easy bolt on installation w minimal wood blocking rather than connecting to something structural (Beams, Columns, Framing, etc…)
• Prefabricated for quicker install/not built on site/reduces time on site
• Does not rust/ less maintenance
• Easier to install in existing buildings
• Minimal upkeep

Another great benefit of having an Architectural Canopy is on your project you have the ability to redirect water over entry ways, walkways, or patio areas.

The canopies are designed to have an integrated gutter system, and the customer can choose whether the water drains to the front or back to the canopy, the customer can also choose between a scupper, or an outlet connected to a downspout to help direct or drain the water.

Depending on the style of canopy the customer chooses. They can add recessed LED lighting or a LED strip light. This will liven up or light up an area that previously would be useless at night.

Advertising and branding on architectural canopies is another option we offer to our customers. Once we get the design from our customer. We can either have the logo or verbiage laser cut into the fascia of the canopy or made of a vinyl decal.

Let everyone know that this is your building. Own it with your logo, own it with your brand, and having advertising or branding on your architectural canopy will do exactly that.