Commercial Outdoor Canopies

Commercial Canopies are a more solid, permanent structure generally made from metal or steel and are more common on school grounds, office buildings, and other commercial properties. They are a permanent addition to buildings.

Awnings are created from fabric materials such as polyester or canvas and can be permanent or retractable offering a versatile solution. You are more likely to see Awnings outside restaurants and cafes to provide additional seating and dining areas providing shelter from rain as well as sun.

Whether you need planning permission to erect a Commercial Canopy will depend on where it is and its size. We would always recommend contacting the planning department of your local council to find out whether any type of permission is required before you start planning your project so that you know what the requirements are from the start and can be included in your timetable and budget.

Canopies require very little maintenance which is one of their key benefits. Once they’re installed, you can start using them straight away. To get the most from it we recommend cleaning and clearing the guttering which can be done at the same time that this is done for the rest of your building, this can then be added to the regular cleaning schedule. The Canopy doesn’t require re-painting as the powder coating will last for years to come.