A canopy over an entrance door or wicket will serve as a good protection from rain and snow for you and your front door. In addition, it will decorate the house, making its appearance more attractive. Therefore, the device of a canopy is quite justified and is often used in practice.
Materials for the manufacture and types of visors
There are such types of visors depending on their shape:
They can be made from a wide variety of materials. Most often, a visor over a door or wicket is made from:
What shape and material to choose for making a visor with your own hands depends on the materials used to decorate the walls and roof of the house. You can decorate the canopy if you use forged elements.
When deciding to make a visor over a door or wicket with your own hands, follow the following sequence of actions.
- Execute a drawing.
- Make a wireframe.
- Attach the visor.
- Cover the device with roofing material.
Let's take a closer look at each stage of the work.
Visor drawing
Before starting to work with your own hands, develop a drawing of the visor. It is necessary in order to calculate the amount of material, to determine the level of complexity in the manufacture and installation of a canopy over a door or wicket. The drawing should include all the calculations required for the job.
Take into account that the visors above your door should be 60 centimeters wider in order to be able to open the doors to the desired width. The slope angle must be taken into account, which should be 20-25 degrees. If your canopy is massive and heavy, you will need to install supports. This also needs to be taken into account when performing a drawing.
Frame device
The frame of the visor can be made of wood or metal. This stage of work is carried out strictly according to the calculations provided for in a previously made drawing.
Metal frame
To make a metal canopy with your own hands, you need not only to purchase material for manufacturing, but also to think about a tool. For work, you will need a grinder, discs for metal, a welding machine. Welding requires certain work skills, so evaluate your strength when deciding what to make a frame for a canopy from.
A semicircular shape can be made from several elements by welding them at a slight angle to each other. Another option is to bend the pipe into the desired shape. This can be done if the grinder makes cuts along its entire length. The distance between the cuts depends on how much the material needs to be bent. Experts recommend making it equal to 40 centimeters. After giving the desired shape, the cuts are tacked by welding.
The second pipe is shaped in exactly the same way. In the process of work, it is compared with the first so that they turn out to be the same. Bent elements are connected with jumpers. If the visor is oversized, then you will need stops that will go from the outer corners of the visor to the wall of the house.
All welds are carefully ground. A grinder will help smooth out irregularities. After that, the base frame is covered with a primer.
Frame made of wood
It is easier to do wooden sheds with your own hands, you do not need special tools and devices, as well as experience with them. They are no worse than metal ones, especially if they look harmoniously against the background of the house.
Before work, the tree must be treated with a special compound that will protect against pests and decay. Fastening of the frame and its assembly are usually carried out in parallel. Two wooden beams are attached above the door at the desired height, which will be the basis of the canopy. Vertical racks and other elements of the base are screwed to them.
Attaching the visor
You can attach the visor over the door with your own hands using long anchors. Holes are drilled for them in the pipe. Another way is to weld mounting plates with mounting holes to the visor.
The massive wooden sheds are supported by support posts. Their number depends on the weight and size of the structure. To install the supports, holes are dug in the ground, the racks are lowered into them and filled with cement mortar. They will support heavy canopies over your door, taking on all the brunt of the load.
Canopy roofing device
Roofing work can be done before or after the device is attached above a door or wicket. The order of work depends on the materials and the complexity of the chosen design.
The lightest material for the visor is polycarbonate, but its thickness should be at least 10 centimeters. It combines well with modern materials for construction and building decoration. The polycarbonate visor is easy to make yourself. The same can be said for plastic. For the successful attachment of a heavier roofing material, a sheathing must be made.
The roof of the canopy made of metal and corrugated board has its drawbacks. Metal must be regularly treated with anti-corrosion compounds. Its fastening will be more reliable if it is done by welding. Decking is easy to work with, but less durable.
The metal tile is quite heavy, it is used for massive canopies. It can be replaced with shingles. When choosing the material for the roof of the visor, consider what the roof of the house is made of.
Knowing how to make a visor, and following all the recommendations, you will successfully cope with the task with your own hands.
A visor in a private house is the business card of the owner and his choice should be taken seriously. This part of the structure provides excellent protection from precipitation, but this is not its only function. A visor is a decorative element that should be combined with the overall design of the house. Therefore, you should familiarize yourself in detail with the materials from which it is made and with the installation features.
Application
The visor is used above the entrance doors as a protective device against rain, snow, icicles or dust. It is produced in different shapes and sizes: straight, beveled, semicircular, small, large. Small visors are able to shelter the owner from the rain when the doors are closed.
But there are also more functional ones - large visors. Such designs allow you to put a lounge chair near the doors, where you can hide from the wind and dust. Large canopies can be rounded and cover not only from above, but also from the side. The latter option is relevant to use on large terraces.
Various forms of roof over the porch
In order to decide which type of visor to choose for your home, you need to familiarize yourself in more detail with their types. The most common visors are:
- Shed.
- Gable.
- Straight.
- Dome.
- Semi-arched.
- Concave.
Single slope and gable often used in houses with the same type of roof. Sheds have a water drain on one side. The strength of this design is slightly less than that of the gable. But the single-pitched type is easy to install.
Direct can be used to grow flowers on them. This allows greening the exterior of the building and giving it an unusual look.
To save materials, roofs are made over the porch domed forms. This shape is relevant for windy places, because it is more streamlined than visors with corners.
Another economical roof option is semi-arched... Such a canopy can withstand heavy loads during a large amount of snow.
One of the unusual shapes is concave... This type transforms the exterior of the building. The special shape of the roof does not allow snow to linger on it.
Visors can be made open or closed. The first option is a canopy over the door, and the second includes more blank walls on the sides, which protect from the wind.
According to the method of installation, there are hinged, supporting and free-standing canopies. Hinged are used in cases when light materials are used as roofing material for the visor: polycarbonate, glass, corrugated board. This type is suitable in cases where space is limited for installing a more bulky structure, because they are attached only to the wall.
Support canopies more stable and able to withstand more stress. A durable material such as aluminum is used for the supports.
Freestanding visors perform several functions at once: a canopy over the front door, an additional room. This design is a continuation of the house and is often placed under the balcony. But this type of visor is done during the construction phase.
When choosing the type of visor, it is necessary to be guided by the general design of the building: the shape of the roof of the house, annexes, the type of fence. The visor should harmoniously fit into the overall appearance of the building.
Visors are made of different materials: wood, polycarbonate, corrugated board, plastic. To select the required material, you should familiarize yourself in detail with each of them.
Wooden canopy
For the production of a wooden visor, wooden beams with a moisture-proof impregnation are used. If you use untreated wood, then over time it will deteriorate and the visor will collapse.
Wooden beams are used to make the frame. Sheets of corrugated board are used as roofing material. A wooden canopy is ideal for a building that is fully or partially sheathed in wood. This type of visor is easy to install and inexpensive compared to other types.
Wrought iron
Forged visors are one of the unusual design solutions. This is a rather difficult job and requires a lot of labor. This option will cost a lot to the owner, but it pays off with a beautiful appearance.
A fully forged visor is expensive.
But if you use a couple of forged elements on the sides of the structure, then you can also get an unusual option. Forged elements are in perfect harmony with any roofing materials. It is most harmonious to use forging with polycarbonate or metal.
Polycarbonate
Often times, a material such as polycarbonate is ideal when you need to lighten the visor. This transparent material is characterized by the ability to evenly distribute sunlight, thereby ensuring a normal level of illumination.
In addition, the material is durable, because bacteria do not form on it. It is not subject to corrosion. The variety of shades of polycarbonate allows you to choose the necessary material that fits perfectly into the overall look of the building.
Polycarbonate visor is the most common due to its flexibility and ability to take any shape.
If you make a semi-arched visor from polycarbonate, then you can reduce the materials for the manufacture of the structure. Therefore, it is necessary to understand in more detail the construction of an open hinged type polycarbonate visor.
Required tools and materials
To erect a visor, you will need the following materials:
- Polycarbonate.
- Steel tubes for the frame.
- Primer.
- Sandpaper.
- Self-tapping screws.
- Anchor bolts.
- Sealing tape.
- U-shaped profile.
Of the tools for assembling the structure, you will need:
- Pencil.
- Bulgarian.
- Roulette.
- Screwdriver.
- Building level.
- Welding machine.
After preparing everything you need, you can start installing the visor.
How to make a visor over the door with your own hands. Step-by-step instruction
Installation of the visor consists of the following steps:
- Designing.
- Performing markup.
- Assembling the frame and fixing it to the wall of the building.
- Installations of polycarbonate sheets.
Design consists in drawing the frame of the porch and designation of the location of the visor on the wall. This will help to avoid mistakes during installation. The dimensions of the visor are calculated. The length of the canopy is the distance from the building wall, which should be about 800 mm. If necessary, the indicator can be increased. Width - the distance of the door width with a margin of 500 mm.
The visor should be made of optimal dimensions (800 mm long, 1500 mm wide, if the door width is 1000 mm). When constructing a visor of a smaller size, it will be impossible to hide under it from rain and wind.
After determining the dimensions of the visor, you can begin the installation of the frame. The structure is ready-to-mount on the wall, so it must be assembled separately.
The frame consists of vertical elements that are screwed to the wall of the house on both sides of the front door. Horizontal ones are welded to vertical ones. The size of which is equal to the width of the frame. Arched parts are welded to the horizontal elements, which are located parallel to the wall of the house. Then, straight elements must be welded to the arcs - stiffeners, which will be located perpendicular to the wall.
After welding, it is necessary to check the structure for reliability. If some elements are loose and loose, then they need to be reinforced by welding again.
The weld spots should be sanded to make them less visible.
Then holes are drilled on the frame through which it is attached to the wall of the house from above and below. To increase the reliability, fastenings are made in several places. For this, anchor bolts are used, which provide reliable fastening. To fix polycarbonate sheets on the frame, a U-shaped profile is used, which is installed at its ends.
The finished frame should be covered with a layer of primer, which will protect it from corrosion in the future. After that, the installation of polycarbonate begins.
Polycarbonate sheets should be prepared: cut to the required size and stick a sealing tape on the ends.
First, the first sheet is installed and fastened at least 40 mm from the edge. If you deviate from this recommendation, then the sheet may collapse. The second and subsequent sheets cannot be attached end-to-end, otherwise it may expand due to the temperature difference.
The final stage is sealing the seam at the junction of the frame to the wall. After that, the protective film is removed from the polycarbonate.
In order to increase the durability of the structure, you should follow the advice of professionals:
- Perform load calculations, which will take into account not only the own weight of the canopy, but also the layer of snow.
- Carry out anti-corrosion protection.
- Use high-quality fasteners that will securely fix the structure.
- Correctly calculate the size of the visor, because insufficient dimensions do not protect well from rain and wind.
One of the options for installing an unusual colored visor with a forged base is presented in this video
A visor for a home can be easily made by hand. A large selection of different designs allows you to create an unusual canopy that will become a beautiful decoration of the building. Among the visors of various types, sizes and shades, you can create a unique design that will delight its owner for more than a dozen years.
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Architecture
Visors for a country house can be attributed to small architectural forms. They perform the function of protecting doors, windows or stairs from the adverse effects of natural phenomena. At the same time, visors become decorative elements that improve the aesthetic appearance of a country house.
The design of the visor over the front door in a private house
Their construction usually consists of two parts: the cover and the base. The base can be hinged, mounted on a vertical wall. If the dimensions of the visor for a private house are large, then supporting columns or supports can be used at its base. It all depends on which object will be protected by the visor:
- window,
- front door to the house,
- porch,
- stairs to the second floor, etc.
Visor coating materials
Various materials can be used in the manufacture of coatings:
- Sheet steel,
- corrugated board,
- polycarbonate,
- soft roofs.
In order for the visor to perform its protective function, it must first of all be durable. This determines the choice of materials for the manufacture of the base.
Visor with additional supports
In the event that in your house the rafters are made of insufficiently powerful timber, we advise you to equip a visor above the porch of a private house, which will transfer only a small part of its weight to the cornice, and it is better not to subject the cornice to additional loads at all.
To do this, we need three or four additional supports, in some cases, you can get by with just two. We must place the supports that adjoin the entrance at such a height that the water flowing from the roof overflows to the visor.
For example, you can make a thick post at the entrance on the right side, and one thick post on the left, but already in the place where the canopy ends. These columns can be beautifully decorated, for example, if they are made of bricks, you can overlay them with special decorative tiles. See the photo - the canopies over the porch of the house:
But, when performing such a structure, a rigid and durable frame is needed for the roofing of the visor, because there are only two support points and it can bend. We recommend using a metal corner as a frame; wooden beams will be installed on it, which will serve as a lathing.
But, if your roof is installed with a heavy material, such as natural shingles, then make a more solid structure, with more supports or a stronger frame. After all, the weight of a natural tile is quite large and it gives a great load to the entire structure.
Roof cover for canopy
Of course, it is preferable to use the same coating that you preferred when installing the roof. If this is a bituminous tile, it is better to use it, if it is corrugated board - then you need to use it for the visor. From the point of view of accessibility, of all modern and high-quality building materials, the most affordable, most likely, will be metal tile and corrugated board.
Bituminous shingles will require a continuous lathing, it can be done using a sheet of plywood sewn onto the lathing. This is necessary, because this material is very plastic, and when it is laid on a regular crate, it will simply bend.
It is possible that your roof is made of flanged copper sheets. In this case, any other metallic material will look simply shabby. Imagine a copper flanged roof and a canopy over the porch of a private house, which is attached to it from unpainted, galvanized corrugated board, it does not look very harmonious.
Copper has many useful properties, over time it oxidizes and becomes covered with the so-called "Patina" which allows the roof to resist corrosion more reliably. So, if the roof is covered with sheets of copper, then it is best to give preference to this particular material for covering the visor.
But for the high-quality execution of flanges that will ensure the tightness of the roofing, special tools and skills are needed. In the case of a job well done, such a roof will be a single sheet of copper.
It is preferable to refuse heavy materials, because, even with the most durable support structure, the heavy weight of the roof will reduce the service life of such a visor.
And you can make two L-shaped elements that will be installed near the house, and the crate will be attached to them on top, but here you need to take into account the material with which you will cover the visor of the front door.
This is unacceptable for a metal tile, because it needs an angle for water to drain. And for corrugated board, such elements are quite suitable.
Supports for the front door canopy
Specially cast, monolithic forms can be ordered as supports. For example, it can even be with just one outer column, but this is a complex concrete structure.
Imagine a square around the perimeter, cast from concrete, on top of the same square, and their connection is performed by one column. In a specialized workshop, it is possible to perform more complex designs. But, nevertheless, this element of the visor is exactly what you can do with your own hands. A brick, or even regular beams, will do here.
Wooden structures are quite enough to withstand the small weight of metal tiles or corrugated board. If you make these elements out of wood, worry about high-quality fasteners for these components, because they are the ones that often loosen and fail.
To prevent this from happening, long screws are needed, and the angle of the fastener should be as straight as possible, which will not contribute to additional stresses and softening of the wood at the joints.
It is better to treat wooden supports from below with treated oil, this will give additional protection against rot and various beetles.
Here are photo examples of a beautiful porch with a canopy of a private house, we hope you find a suitable design for you.
The canopy over the front door is considered the main part of the facade. That is why, in addition to the protective function, the designers recommend paying special attention to its aesthetics, that is, they consider the visor over the entrance doors as an individual decorative element.
Variety of door visors
In order to carry out a full-fledged arrangement of the entrance door, it is important to decide on all points of the project for the construction of the door visor. Of course, the main point should be the safety and practicality of this element.
When choosing a visor design for an entrance door, professionals advise taking into account the following factors:
- dimensions of the house;
- features of the chosen architectural style;
- climatic conditions
Advice! For many territories of our country, rigid stationary types of canopies are relevant, which are able to cope with difficult climatic conditions.
In addition to the stationary structures of the visors above the entrance doors, you can see folding, pull-out models, which are usually called baskets and awnings.
After the design of the visor for the front door has been selected, you can proceed to the selection of its shape. Currently, manufacturers of such decorative elements offer customers several varieties of similar products:
- single-slope;
- arched;
- gable;
- straight
Attention! For each shape of the visor, its own version of the fastening above the entrance door is assumed.
Design features
The visor above the front door in a country cottage performs several functional purposes at once. It can not only protect the entrance from atmospheric precipitation, but also be intended for the location of the car, that is, significant differences in the size of the visors are allowed.
Manufacturers offer the following type of front door support structure:
- cantilever support;
- suspended console;
- combined model;
- frame on solid supports
Size Features
When choosing the size of the door canopy above the front door, it is important to be guided by the size of the porch. Professionals advise to select a canopy so that it can close not only the space at the door, but also the steps. There are certain standards according to which the platform constructed above the door should not be more than 1.5 times larger than the dimensions of the door itself.
Advice! The most suitable size will be the visor, overlapping the area at the entrance by an additional 30 centimeters, that is, in the case of a standard door, the size of the visor is 90 centimeters.
Professionals specializing in the manufacture of such protective structures are advised to select visors above the entrance to the house about 1.5 meters.
Of course, when choosing the size of such a protective structure, it is necessary to take into account the maximum wind and snow loads, which differ depending on the climatic characteristics of the region.
Canopy shapes
To obtain a harmonious appearance of the canopy installed above the entrance door to a private house, it is important to take into account the shape of the roof. Depending on its design features, you can select:
- domed or spherical canopies. They are distinguished by the absence of sharp corners, the ability to withstand significant aerodynamic loads, and therefore are ideal for windy regions;
- semi-arched or arched models are made of polycarbonate sheets. Such awnings are suitable for various style solutions, the structures are quite resistant to mechanical stress;
- single-slope types of visors are simple and practical. They are suitable for small private houses;
- gable species are durable and reliable, they do not accumulate atmospheric precipitation. Such designs look harmonious in a house with a similar roof shape;
- the concave visors above the entrance door are airy, graceful, and polycarbonate is used in their manufacture.
Attention! Concave canopies are not suitable for regions with significant annual rainfall.
Base materials
When making a door shed, craftsmen use one material or a combination of several materials. Metal or wooden frames are used as a support for the door visor. Let's analyze the main characteristics of materials, highlight their advantages and disadvantages.
For a private house built from a log or a bar, professionals recommend choosing wooden types of awnings. It is difficult to find any artificial material that can be compared to the uniqueness of natural wood.
Advice! For a small door visor, you can limit yourself to a bar that has a section of 40 by 40 or 60 by 60 mm.
Large sheds require the installation of a solid frame made of timber with a section of 100 by 100 or 150 by 150 mm. In the form of additional decorative elements, one can consider the decoration of the frame with openwork gratings, unusual balusters, as well as wooden carvings.
Among the main advantages of a canopy made of wood, one can note the ease of working with this natural material. Among the few problems that can be distinguished for wooden sheds, we note their instability to negative atmospheric precipitation, as well as to rotting.
Advice! In order to increase the operational life of wood, it is necessary to cover the wood with a special impregnation.
Metal structures for the visor over the entrance doors are offered by manufacturers in several modifications.
- For a monolithic polycarbonate version or triplex, iron cables are used. With their help, you can create the illusion of weightlessness, the entrance structure will not look cluttered, and the effect of its complete weightlessness is visually created.
- Hanging mounts firmly and reliably hold the visor, there is no need to carry out their additional finishing.
- A practical option is the canopy frame, which is made of stainless steel. The main advantage of this model is corrosion resistance.
Attention! This type of frame will be an expensive pleasure, so not everyone will be able to afford such a contentment.
A welded metal structure for the front door canopy will be much simpler and much cheaper, for the creation of which you will need rolled metal of different diameters.
Forged frames are an exclusive option suitable for owners of luxury suburban real estate.
Currently, you can use various options for awning frames, which are distinguished by their durability and versatility. Such designs are suitable not only for private houses, but also for commercial premises.
Any metal or wooden frame for a canopy over the entrance is equipped with a roof covering, has significant differences in the basic material. What do professionals recommend for roofing?
Polycarbonate has recently become the most popular material for finishing entrance structures above the door.
It has a long service life and good durability. Among the advantages of such a material, it is also necessary to note the ease of installation, a wide range of colors, and ease of transportation. Professionals believe that polycarbonate is suitable for many architectural styles, therefore, when applied, it can make positive changes to the appearance of a home.
The main advantage of the metal version of the visor can be considered its long service life and strength, but only when carrying out repair maintenance work.
Attention! Not every owner of suburban real estate will be able to make a metal visor on their own.
The structure of corrugated board has a wonderful decorative look. Among the disadvantages of such a material, one can mention the fragility of this material, its instability to mechanical damage.
Metal roofing is suitable for such houses, the roof of which is also made of metal tiles. Among the main disadvantages of using such a material for the manufacture of awnings for entrance doors, professionals consider the significant weight of the coating.
Wooden awnings are suitable for timber framed houses built from logs or beams. Currently, manufacturers of such structures use a variety of design options for entrance structures.
Visor requirements
There are ready-made visors on free sale, you can also place an individual order from professionals. In order for such a design to be beautiful and safe, certain requirements are imposed on the visors.
It can protrude beyond the parameters of the porch by more than 0.5 meters. In this case, the structure will reliably protect the entrance from various atmospheric precipitations.
The canopy to be constructed must be wind-resistant and durable. When choosing a visor model, it is important to take into account the characteristics of the house.
For gable and single-pitched canopies, professionals prefer to choose branches, metal tiles, corrugated board, leaves, slate.
For a porch with a more complex structure, polycarbonate or soft tiles are currently used.
Conclusion
Any owner of suburban real estate perfectly understands how important it is to choose the right material, shape, size of the curtain wall, which will protect the front door from precipitation. If the plans are to equip a reliable and high-quality canopy over the door, the masters initially recommend sheathing the rafters with an additional crate before installing the door.
It is important to pay special attention to waterproofing. For example, for a soft roof, the rafters are laid with a solid crate, placing separate slats next to it.
The flexible material is laid out on the rafters, then fixed. At the final stage, the installation of the downspout is carried out. When strengthening the visor to a multi-layer wall, fixation is carried out with a material that is made of stainless steel.
If you are not sure that you can independently choose the material for the visor at the front door, build a strong and reliable structure with a long service life, immediately contact the professionals for help.
The canopy over the entrance to the building, balcony or gate serves a double role. It protects the opening from atmospheric factors and is part of the decor of the building (or site), even considered almost its key detail. But regardless of which of the functions the owner considers to be a priority, it is imperative for the door visor to choose the most acceptable materials and scheme.
There are many engineering solutions, since this element of the facade of the house is not regulated by any regulatory documents (SNiP, GOST). And this allows you not only to draw up your own, original drawing, but also to optimize costs. When deciding how to make a canopy over the door so that it has maximum functionality and at the same time is a decoration of the house, you should adhere to a simple algorithm.
Drawing up a diagram
The complexity of manufacturing and installation largely depends on the type of visor. It is the configuration of its coating that determines which materials are more appropriate for it. When choosing an acceptable shape and size, a number of points should be considered.
- Features of the climate. First of all, how snowy the winters are in the region. The crust (glaciation) creates a significant load, therefore, when installing the visor, you need to pay attention to the strength of the structure.
- The location of the house. Whether it is covered by other objects (forest belt, adjacent buildings, etc.) matters in terms of wind load. If the wind rose adversely affects the stability of the canopy, then schemes with low windage should be chosen, and the originality, "exclusivity" of the visor in this case should recede into the background.
- Maintainability. Unfortunately, few people think about the fact that any structure located outside the building is subject to maximum wear and tear. Before you make a visor over the front door, you should evaluate how difficult it will be to put it in order (restore or repair).
- The purpose of the canopy. If you want to protect only the door from bad weather, then a small visor is enough. Larger models can cover the terrace, turning it into a cozy gazebo at the entrance; there are drawings of structures that stretch from a private house to a gate (garage), forming a kind of covered alley.
Dimensions (in mm). When determining them, you should be guided by the following typical recommendations. In depth, the visor should be at least 300 more than the platform, that is, completely cover the bottom step from above. The same applies to the width; in order to prevent precipitation from entering the area in front of the entrance to the house from the side, the canopy should protrude beyond the perimeter of the jamb on each side by the same 300. If the door is of standard sizes, then the width of the visor varies within 1250 - 1750, depending on its model and the specifics of the entrance design ...
Frame type. You can make a visor according to one of four schemes: cantilever suspended, beam, support, or in the form of a kind of extension mounted on free-standing pillars (independent design).
Canopy shape:
- single-slope version - the simplest visor over the door, the manufacture of which does not require professionalism;
- gable schemes - increased strength of the canopy is provided. If the roof of the house has the same appearance, it is advisable to dwell on this modification of the visor;
- arched structures - the advantages are that they fit well into any architecture and withstand significant loads. Snow on such a canopy does not accumulate, and therefore you can choose lighter materials;
- spherical, domed visors - a plus in that they are characterized by good streamlining. With an unfavorable wind rose - one of the best solutions;
- "Pagodas" - they are distinguished by grace and originality. But taking into account the intensity of precipitation in our latitudes and the fact that they will accumulate on the canopy, it is worth thinking once again whether such a canopy is needed.
Other options are nothing more than modifications to the basic structures.
Choice of materials
The opinions of experts on this point are divided. Some believe that one should focus on the facade of the house, others on its roof, and still others on the design and shape of the porch. But there are obvious things that cannot be ignored.
Support structure
- Metal. Suitable for all types of buildings, provides maximum structural reliability and is suitable for cladding with any materials. Leaving is not difficult; if there is no anti-corrosion coating or steel is not of the "stainless steel" category, then regular painting of the elements is sufficient.
- Wood. As a rule, visors are made from it over the door of a log, timber or frame house, sheathed with wooden clapboard. Needs systematic impregnation and processing with special / means. If the porch is on the illuminated side of the building, there is no question of durability - twisting, cracking is inevitable.
- Brick. For massive canopies and solid houses, this is a good solution, especially if the racks are trimmed with decorative tiles. But the complexity of the construction also increases the final cost of the work. Strength can be increased by inserting a metal bar into the supports, which is an advantage of this solution.
Roof
It is easy to cover the canopy over the front door yourself with the following materials.
- Polycarbonate. There are many advantages - low weight, a huge palette of shades, a choice in sheet sizes and thickness. If light protection matters, then it is worth focusing on cellular modification of products.
- Professional sheet, galvanized. Cheap, attractive, reliable. In addition, working with sheet metal is quite simple - bending, cutting, processing.
- Slate. A significant disadvantage is a large load. We'll have to equip a solid support. And the appearance of such a visor can hardly be called presentable.
- Metal tiles, soft roofing. And they have a drawback - you have to mount a solid crate. And this, in addition to the additional load, and increased consumption of materials.
Thick glass makes great entrance canopies. But this option is not for self-production. And traditional roofing felt, roofing felts, films are only suitable for a country house, and even then, not everyone.
Installing the frame
Installation is carried out depending on the selected visor scheme. But the general procedure is the same.
- Fastening the racks. For metal frames, it is better to choose a profile pipe with a side of the order of 40 mm. It is easy to fasten any flooring to it with bolts or self-tapping screws. If the structure requires reinforcement, it is not difficult to mount the lathing. But the fixing of the supporting elements on the wall is only with anchors.
After installing the frame part of the canopy, it is cleaned (if necessary) and treated with a solvent. Before painting, the metal of the visor is covered with a layer of primer.
- Sheathing of the canopy. The specificity of fastening sheet materials is that washers are necessarily placed under the fastener heads, even if they are large. The tightening of the hardware is not done to the end in order to avoid deflections in the profile. Covering the visor over the door with polycarbonate with your own hands, you should use special fasteners, which include thermal washers. Otherwise, the thermal deformation of the sheets will lead to their rapid destruction.
There are enough different ideas and schemes on the Internet. Considering that there are no strict requirements for visors at the entrance to buildings, any drawing can be taken as a basis and develop your own, individual project. The main thing is that the canopy fits well into the design of the house, corresponds to the purpose and is easy to implement with your own hands, without the help of professionals. Well, those who do not rely on themselves can order a canopy from a specialized company.