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Metal Entrance Door Canopy Projects and Design Ideas
Please take a look at a small selection of our previous door canopy projects below to see the quality of our work and provide inspiration for your own project.
Glass Canopy with Roseleaf Ironwork
This beautiful B&B in Mevagissey required some shelter for the front entrance to welcome guests and keep the rain off whilst checking in!
A canopy was chosen to avoid any potential obstruction, the client also wanted to ensure the entrance was kept as bright and light as possible so our straight and un-hipped glazing bar roof frame was chosen for full glazing by others.
This canopy is a generous size measuring 1.8m wide and 1m deep and the client opted for our beautifully decorative Roseleaf design ironwork.
Roseleaf Design
Corner Metal Door Canopy
For areas with limited space to the side of the door opening our canopies can be made in a corner configuration.
This particular canopy also had a bespoke style complete roof with no hips in order to more closely match the roof on the neighbours porch.
This front door canopy measures 1.3m wide and 0.85m deep and was made using our popular Regency Light ironwork.
Regency Light Design
Metal Canopy Awning with Flat Style Roof
This Deco metal canopy was required for a summerhouse which provides additional accommodation.
There is very limited space between the top of the french doors and the fascia above, this being the case a flat canopy roof was needed. Our complete roof was chosen as this can be sealed with a proprietary sealant as an alternative to lead flashing.
This door canopy awning measures 1.84m wide and 0.81m deep and was paired with our popular sunray spandrel brackets.
Deco Design
Scroll Design Door Canopy
This substantial wrought iron canopy awning was crafted for a client in Chippenham.
The client chose our traditional style scroll canopy ironwork with complimentary wave scroll spandrels and our lightweight, complete roof option. The ironwork was finished in a bespoke silver/grey RAL colour in keeping with the window and door frames.
The canopy measures over 3m and 1m deep offering plenty of shade and shelter over the French doors.
We think this canopy looks fantastic – it looks as though it has always been there!
Wave Scroll Design
Traditional Door Canopy with Zinc Roof
This client chose our traditional ‘Ring’ design ironwork for their cantilever canopy – a fantastic choice to compliment the stained glass panels of the door and window.
The ring design is a versatile style which works well on both traditional and modern homes.
This door canopy was completed with matching ring spandrel brackets and our zintec roof.
As this property is quite close to the coast the client opted to have our zinc thermal coating (which is a cold spray alternative to galvanising) applied before being painted in our standard sateen black.
Ring Design
Corner Door Canopy
Our Nouveau ironwork design was chosen for this large corner door canopy, the design features a vesica piscis design, which beautifully mirrors the design in the double entry doors.
This is a fairly large canopy measuring 2000mm wide and 750mm deep and has been topped with our popular complete roof which was sealed with a proprietary sealant.
Any of our canopy ironwork designs and roof options can be made as a corner configuration – just let us know in your enquiry.
Nouveau Design
Large Scoop Door Canopy
Our Scoop design canopy features simple yet substantial brackets with ring detail and a Zintec roof with drip edge to direct rain to the outer edges of the canopy. We are sure you will agree that it is a perfect addition over this modern doorway, providing additional shelter as well as making a bolder feature of this entrance.
Scoop Design
Georgian Door Canopy and Zintec Roof
Not only is this door canopy a handsome addition to the entrance of this home but it will also shelter the original painted wooden door from the worst of the British weather.. and of course the homeowner when they are trying to find their keys!
This particular front door canopy was designed using our Georgian ironwork and Sunray spandrel brackets and measures 1200mm wide by 640mm deep. Topped with our complete Zintec curved and hipped canopy roof which has been sealed with a proprietry sealant. Read more…
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Georgian Design
Large Ring Design Canopy
Our versatile ring design ironwork was chosen for this canopy as it compliments the existing balcony railings beautifully. The client opted for our complete Zintec roof which has be sealed rather than flashed in for a clean and contemporary feel.
Measuring just over 2m x 0.92m this canopy offers protection to the wooden door and side panelling whilst providing ample shelter for the homeowner when finding their keys!
Ring Design
Regency Door Canopy
Our Regency Light canopy metalwork was chosen to create a more prominent entrance for this home. The decorative ironwork frieze panels are complimented by our sunray spandrel brackets and was finished off with our complete canopy roof option.
This particular entrance canopy is 2045mm wide and 640mm deep and as the wall it is affixed to is perfectly plumb the client chose to seal along the edge of the canopy roof with a proprietary sealant.
Regency Light Design
Ring Canopy
This client was concerned about the potential of losing light through the fanlight going into the entrance hall. Therefore, it was decided that a glazed canopy roof would be the preferred option. We provided a glazing bar roof frame, which the client had glazed with an opaque glass – this choice meant the client retained the light, but will need less cleaning etc than a clear glass. The classic ring design was chosen for the decorative ironwork panels along with sun ray spandrels. The finished look being befitting of the period property on which it sits, whilst the mix of glass and steel provides a more contemporary feel.
Ring Design
Deco Style Door Canopy
Our Deco canopy ironwork design was chosen to create a modern door canopy for this recently refurbished home.
The decorative frieze panels of this elegant metalwork design features a simple cross punctuated by a small central flower and our unfussy sunray spandrels compliment the design superbly. Finished with our complete galvanised mild steel canopy roof which has been powder-coated in a heritage lead grey colour.
This particular wrought iron canopy is 1200mm wide and 880mm deep, framing and accentuating the entrance along with providing adequate space to stand beneath.
Deco Design
Contemporary Canopy
The brief for this door canopy was to keep it as simple as possible to suit this modern property. A custom design was created, removing all infill pattern in the frieze panels and spandrels then reducing the depth of the frieze for a minimalistic look. This was finished in a white paint to tie in with the cottage style window and door frames – the result? A clean and simple metal canopy that looks as though it was built with the house! The client chose our lighter complete rolled roof to compliment the design, this was sealed with a proprietary sealant to give a clean line around the roof.
Custom Entrance Canopy with Leaded Roof
A traditional style canopy was required for this converted paddock house.
The client opted for a simple, bespoke frieze design to match the frieze panel design chosen for a wrought iron porch on the same site (please see our porch projects page to view this). This was paired with our Roseleaf design spandrels featuring cast iron leaves are in keeping with the country charm of the property.
Our traditional roof frame was chosen to finish this cantilever canopy and has been lined and leaded, leaving the skelital metal frame exposed beneath. Though the vast majority of our canopies and porches do not have guttering however this particular client decided to add guttering to the ringbeam of the canopy roof.
Georgian Canopy
Our bolder Georgian ironwork was used to create this traditional style front door canopy, perfect for this new brick building, which has Georgian features such as the paneled front door with central brass door knob and external lighting. Completed with our rolled mild steel roof with traditional half round welt. In this instance the canopy sits slightly higher as the client did not want the canopy to obstruct the glass panel above the door.
Georgian Design
Decorative Wrought Iron Canopy
A beautiful Roseleaf wrought iron canopy was chosen for this entrance, the design complimenting the floral design in the side glass panels of the door.Our Roseleaf style is a more organic metalwork design featuring cast roseleaves with matching spandrels completing the look.
This door canopy is 2045mm and 950mm deep – plenty of space for a couple of guests to shelter underneath whilst they wait to be let in. The Zinc rolled roof is 400mm high – slightly shallower than our typical 500mm and has been sealed using a proprietary sealant.
Roseleaf Design
Traditional Front Door Canopy
Our popular Ring design was chosen for this metal front door canopy. Completed with matching ring spandrels and our rolled canopy roof option. This client chose to lead flash the canopy roof – the most durable option and added asked the builder installing the canopy to add a ceiling underneath which has been painted white.
This single door canopy is 1200mm wide and 640mm deep and the canopy roof is our typical height of 500mm.
Ring Design
Side Entrance Canopy
One of our beautiful handcrafted metal door canopies is a perfect solution to offer cover over any entrance.
This client opted for a ring canopy to provide protection over the side, stable door of their home. Finished with a traditional style, curved canopy roof that will provide shelter for many years to come.
Ring Design
Double Width Over Door Canopy
Our Ring design canopy ironwork was chosen to offer protection from the elements over these double wood panelled doors. A popular classic, this metalwork canopy will never go out of fashion!
This canopy is our ‘typical’ single wide deeper depth (2045mm x 920mm) and has been finished with our complete canopy roof option which was subsequently flashed in with lead creating a robust seal.
Ring Design
Curved Nouveau Canopy with Leaded Roof Frame
This over door canopy was designed to mirror the curved steps leading up to the entrance of this home. Our Nouveau ironwork was used with additional rings placed in the decorative inserts. The design beautifully compliments the shapes found in the stained glass panel of the front door. The canopy was finished with a traditional curved roof frame which has been lined and finished in lead.
Nouveau Design
French Scalloped Glass Canopy
The brief for this entrance canopy was a glazed ‘French’ style canopy. Fine Iron worked with the client to create a design that truley makes an entrance on this arts and crafts style home!
The design features traditional scroll style spandrels, decorative finials to the ridge of the canopy roof and has scallop edged glass panes. The client added a beautiful wrought iron laturn to compliment the design of this unique door canopy.
Traditional Style Custom Canopy
One of our earlier projects this custom door canopy is similar in style to our Ring design however it has additional crosses to the centre and corner rings and vertical bars centrally creating a break between the rings. Finished with large sunray spandrels and our roof framwork which has been lined with tongue and groove boards, left exposed and covered in lead.
Ring Design
Queen Anne
Eden
Wentworth
Regency Light
Georgian
Cambridge
Rose Leaf
Wave Scroll
Nouveau
Henley
Quatrefoil
Ring
Highbury
Deco
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Approximate dimensions these must include the width, the depth out from the building and the height to the underside of the roof. (Click to see example image)
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(We offer an array of roof options to give you the freedom to choose what you prefer. Our most cost-effective option would be our galvanised mild sheet roof (see below for more information about this type of roof).
We can provide a roof framework which can be lined and leaded by your local roofer/ builder – we do not line and lead ourselves as we are not a roofing company and there are many styles of lining and leading, which are best worked through with a professional in that trade.
We also offer a glazing bar roof, which allows you to have a partially or fully glazed roof, this can be straight or curved with hipped ends. We do not supply the glass as we are not a glazier, but do supply the mild steel sheet for infill panels if required.)
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We take the utmost care when packing and your pallet will be made specially for your ironwork. However, we would always ask that the ironwork is unpackaged and inspected before the courier leaves. In the extremely rare event of any damages we would ask that you make us aware of this as soon as possible and send any relevant photos. (All of our Ironwork is photographed prior to leaving our workshop)
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All of our Porches, Verandas and Canopies are handcrafted to order to your chosen design and specified dimensions. Fully dimensioned drawings will be provided for you and/ or your architect/builder to sign off before the commencement of any work. This being the case we cannot take returns. In the unlikely event that there is a fault or error with the ironwork please contact us immediately. For further details please see our terms and conditions of sale.
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All of our ironwork is constructed using the best materials and the highest standard of manufacture and with a little maintenance will last you for decades. For more information about maintenance, please see our ‘caring for your ironwork’ page.
As with any natural product that has been painted for protection, particularly one that spends its life outside, ironwork does require periodic inspection and a little maintenance in order to keep it looking beautiful.
This is a very easy process:
- We recommend a full visual inspection 6 – 10 weeks after installation to ensure there is no discolouration/oxidation from water ingress which may occur in some of the tighter joints, or from chips/scratches that may have been missed initially.
- Frequency of subsequent inspections/maintenance will depend very much on local conditions but should be at least annually.
- Any debris, leaves etc. should be cleared to prevent water getting trapped and sitting against the ironwork.
- The ironwork should be wiped over with a damp cloth intermittently to remove any dust/dirt.
- Any chips/scratches that occur in use should be touched up as soon as possible before oxidation occurs. We appreciate that you may not spot them straight away so if oxidation has already occurred, this can easily be remedied by gently and carefully rubbing back the affected area with a light abrasive pad/Scotch pad (such as those on the back of a washing up sponge), applying a proprietary rust inhibitor and touching up with the paint provided. Step by step instructions on how to do this are available on our website.
Installation - How to handle my ironwork?
Thank you for purchasing your new ironwork from Fine Iron. We want to ensure you are completely happy with your ironwork and it remains as pristine as when it arrived for many years to come.
In order to do that, please follow these simple guidelines:
- The ironwork should be unwrapped on arrival in order to check the goods. If you do not intend to install the ironwork immediately it can be tempting to leave it wrapped for protection – please do not do this (refer to packing and delivery instructions for further information).
- The ironwork components are very heavy. If they are placed directly on or against a hard surface (e.g concrete, brick, stone, paviours), either when unpacking, when storing it after unpacking prior to installation, or during installation, the weight if the ironwork on/against the surface can damage the paint finish. The damage to the coating may not be easily visible so you may not even think it requires touching-up with the paint provided but after a time oxidisation will occur and orange staining will become apparent on the surface. To prevent this happening, please ensure a suitable buffer is placed between the ironwork and any hard surface – this could be cardboard, a lint-free material or similar.
- It is preferable not carry out any cutting/welding works, or any work that creates sparks or debris travelling at high speed, in the proximity of the ironwork but if this is unavoidable, please ensure you provide suitable protection and cover the ironwork beforehand. Sparks and debris will embed in the surface of the paint which are then highly likely to cause oxidation/rust to form.
- Once installation is complete, wipe the ironwork over with a damp, lint-free cloth to remove any dust/dirt (this will also help you to spot any chips or scratches).
- Chips and scratches to the ironwork will invariably occur during the installation process. This is perfectly normal and we provide small tin of paint with every order to enable these to be touched up (this can also be used to paint the heads of the fixings). Touching up should be done immediately or as soon as practicable following installation before any oxidisation occurs.
- We recommend a full visual inspection 6 – 10 weeks after installation to ensure there is no discolouration/oxidation from water ingress which may occur in some of the tighter joints, or from chips/scratches that may have been missed initially.
- In the unlikely event oxidation/discolouration occurs, this can easily be remedied by gently rubbing back the affected area with a light abrasive pad/Scotch pad (such as those on the back of a washing up sponge), applying a proprietary rust inhibitor and touching up with the paint provided. Step by step instructions on how to do this are available on our website.
