The iron canopies have different sizes depending on the use they are intended for. In fact, on the market there are both small canopies, often used above the doors of homes to offer shelter, and products of larger proportions, capable of making up for the lack of a garage, offering protection to equipment or even creating relaxation areas. But the iron canopies also differ in relation to decorative features and styles, which will be chosen considering the type of environment in which they will be positioned, in order to create harmony and avoid solutions that are not very respectful of aesthetic continuity Finally, although in the production site the anti-rust treatment of the material ensures adequate protection against bad weather and therefore against damage that could be caused by atmospheric agents, this does not mean that, every now and then, it is not a good idea to check our canopies. and check their current state, especially years after installation. In fact, it will allow us to observe the potential presence of rust and to prevent consequent breakages with special protective paints.

Iron canopies can be mounted in two ways, depending on their destination. In fact, the smaller canopies that we usually find above the house entrances are simply bolted to the walls and therefore remain suspended, while the larger ones need additional support and therefore bases that reach the ground. In both cases, the supporting structures can be simpler and more essential or instead more elaborate and decorative, obviously according to the aesthetic needs and tastes of the buyer. Since this is a rather delicate operation, the installation of the canopies is usually the prerogative of specialized workers sent directly by the seller, even if DIY enthusiasts can certainly consider the possibility of assembling them independently, at least as regards the smaller ones. In this case, of course, it will be necessary to take all necessary precautions in order to carry out the intervention in complete safety.

The covering of the iron canopies can be made in different ways, depending on the style you intend to give them. Certainly, the most immediate solution is to opt for a structure entirely in iron, but it is also true that another type of coating could be preferred, perhaps aesthetically more refined and therefore more suitable for the area in which the canopy is reserved. In these cases, the materials you can choose from are varied and the most common are tiles, plastic and wood, each with its own peculiarities. In fact, if, for example, transparent plastic is certainly cheap and can partially obviate, even if not completely, the filtering of sunlight, tiles and wood have a protective capacity and an often better aesthetic result. However, whatever the choice of material, it should not be overlooked that this latter is absolutely water resistant. Only in this way, in fact, will you be able to ensure perfect protection, even if you have to face particularly abundant rains.

Of course, before deciding and purchasing the iron canopy, you will have to consider various problems, both practical and aesthetic, in order to make a careful choice. In particular, whether you turn to centers specialized in outdoor furniture or directly to the manufacturing companies, you will have to pay attention to the dimensions of the canopy, making sure for example that they are perfect for the entrance that will cover or maybe that, in the case of a shed with an independent base, are not excessive or such as to make the passage difficult.In case of special needs, then, it will also be possible to contact an artisan blacksmith who, by virtue of the eternal malleability of the iron, will be able to create custom-made models or particular design expedients and refined features, which harmonize with the rest of the environment, in order to blend with it and fully enhance the home. Of course, by opting for this solution, you will have to consider a significant increase in the price of our iron canopy, the value of which can in fact vary considerably not only depending on the materials, but also on the work required to produce it.