Door Canopy Styles
At Fine Iron we understand that there are a multitude of architectural periods and styles and a door canopy design that suits one home may not compliment another as well. This is why we have taken time and care in designing a broad range of ironwork to cover a whole host of architectural periods from Georgian to Arts and Crafts, Victorian to Contemporary – you are sure to find a front door canopy design that enhances your entrance, helping to make a home as unique as you!
Our over door canopies offer shelter and protection over main entrances, side or rear entrances as well as over French or patio doors with many customers opting for a porch over their main entrance and a matching design cantilever canopy over their secondary entrance.
All of our metalwork canopies are handcrafted to order to ensure a perfect fit! Fine Iron are also proud to offer a bespoke design service. For a design tailored specifically to your requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
Wentworth
Regency Light
Georgian
Cambridge
Rose Leaf
Wave Scroll
Nouveau
Henley
Quatrefoil
Ring
Highbury
Deco
Quatrefoil Door Canopy
The quatrefoil (from the latin ‘four leaves’) is a design steeped in history and prominently used in Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Our quatrefoil design door canopy is a fantastic choice for a period or mock period property – or just for those who have an appreciation for all things Gothic/Renaissance in style!
Regency Light Door Canopy
Our popular Regency light canopy ironwork is sure to make an impact on most any home owing to its timeless simplicity and versatility.
Wave Scroll Door Canopy
Reminiscent of stylised waves our playful scroll wrought iron canopy design is inspired by the masters of ironwork..the Victorians.
Wentworth Door Canopy
This straightforward ‘cross’ design canopy lends itself to both modern and more traditional homes – If you like this design, you may also like the Cambridge or Regency Light door canopy styles.
Nouveau Door Canopy
Suiting most architectural styles this ironwork design was inspired by the long, lines characterized by the Art Nouveau period, creating a more organic canopy style.
Henley Door Canopy
Our Henley ironwork features an ‘infinity’ pattern with central flower detail and is sure to add a touch of elegance to your entrance! – If you prefer softer, free flowing designs you may also with to view our Nouveau and Wave Scroll door canopy designs.
Ring Door Canopy
This Victorian style canopy is perfect for those looking for a timeless classic – suitable for period and modern homes alike.
Deco Door Canopy
Our Deco canopy ironwork is inspired by the clean lines and symmetry of the Art Deco period. This design features central flower detail to soften the overall appearance. If this design appeals to you, you may also like our Henley design.
Highbury Door Canopy
The simplicity of our Highbury design is sure to suit any home that requires a modern, contemporary canopy style.
Segmental Door Canopy
This over door canopy features a gentle curve well suited to either straight or arched entrances with the option to vary the radius to suit. We have also used this type of canopy over windows as a sun canopy.
Scoop Door Canopy
Our ‘Scoop’ style door canopy features understated ‘ring’ design brackets and is paired with a complete roof – for those seeking a simple yet robust solution to provide shelter over most any entrance.
Georgian Door Canopy
A classic ‘trellis’ metal canopy design that lends itself to most any home – If this design appeals to you, you may also like our Regency Light canopy ironwork.
Treillage Door Canopy
A classic ‘trellis’ style canopy design that lends itself to most any home – If this design appeals to you, you may also like our Regency Light ironwork.
Cambridge Door Canopy
A simple canopy design featuring a break between the ‘cross’ design – If you like this style you may also wish to look at the Wentworth and Highbury door canopy designs.
Rose Leaf Door Canopy
This design is sure to add a sense of period romance and charm creating a traditional canopy style. It is perfect for those looking for something more organic with free-flowing lines and cast leaves.
How does it work?
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I contact you?
There are many ways to contact us and we are always happy to help! You can contact us via the contact page on our website, you can email us directly (info@fineiron.co.uk), or can telephone us during our normal working hours on 01874 636966. Our opening hours are 9am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Houzz and Instagram.
Do you have a showroom?
Where can I find designs, styles and more information about your Porches, Verandas and Canopies?
We offer a wide range of metalwork designs and styles to suit any property– for ironwork as individual as you! You can find more information about our range of porches, verandas and canopies including our typical sizes. All of our ironwork designs and roof options can also be viewed in our online brochure, which can also be downloaded as PDF.
What materials are your products made from?
For materials used for roofing please see ‘What roof options are available?’
What colours can I have my finished ironwork?
Are you able to galvanise – I live near the coast.
What is Zinc Thermal Coating? When is it recommended?
What do you need to know in order to provide me with my personalised estimate?
Ok, so here is what we need to know: -
Some basic contact information including your name, email address, telephone number and the address.
If you are able to send a photo of where the ironwork is to be installed this can be extremely useful – ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ as they say.
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)
The design of ironwork you would like, whether it is one of our existing designs or you have been inspired by a design you have seen elsewhere
The type of roof you would prefer and any accessories you would like to finish your ironwork off – such as cast shoe covers or our forest of dean stone plinths (please see our brochure for more information about the options available)
Do you install the ironwork?
What are roof options are available?
(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.)
Can you attach guttering to a galvanised mild sheet roof?
Can you line a galvanised mild sheet roof?
Can you flash around the galvanised mild sheet roof using lead or similar?
How will my order arrive?
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)
Is there a delivery charge?
Do prices include VAT?
Do you keep any stock?
Can I return my order if I don’t like it?
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.
What is your lead time?
What is included with my ironwork?
If you or your builder have any queries when installing our ironwork, we are always on the end of the phone and are more than happy to help in any way we can!
What maintenance is required if any?
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.
