Everything you need to know about wrought iron awnings

A canopy is a decorative element, decoration of the facade of a building and other structures. According to stylistic requirements, the visor should be in harmony with the overall picture of the house, complementing it with brightness and sophistication. Among the wide variety of designs, the most original are the canopies made by forging. Their distinctive features are originality, exclusivity and uniqueness.

There is a common misconception in society that wrought-iron canopies are a Russian invention. But this is far from the case. The opportunity to decorate the facade of your house came to the CIS countries from Europe. To dispel various conjectures, it is proposed to recall some facts from the history of the world.

Until the 18th century, mankind was engaged in the manufacture of forged products, but when people learned the casting method, the forging of metal faded into the background. However, at the beginning of the XXI century, mankind reawakened interest in forged products.

People close to art understand that metal forging is not just the transformation of a piece of iron into an unusual shape, but a very complex manual labor. As for forged sheds, they are made according to the requirements for the design of residential buildings on the site.

Forged structures look very impressive on structures built in the period from the 18th to the 20th century. But this does not mean that wrought iron canopies cannot be used to decorate modern cottage houses or other buildings.

The demand for wrought-iron awnings is growing more and more every year. This is due to the multifunctionality of this element for decorating the site and many advantages:

• thanks to the uniqueness and originality of the appearance of the canopy, the elegance and solidity of the house are emphasized;
• forged canopies are durable, reliable and durable;
• due to its versatility, forged products are combined with different types of walls;
• forged metal can withstand any weather conditions;
• on the market, you can buy a finished product or order according to your parameters from a master;
• when developing your own design of a forged canopy, you can use different styles and design approaches.

Despite a number of advantages, forged products still have some disadvantages:

• high cost of the product;
• long term of creation of the structure.

Unfortunately, such disadvantages often scare away the owners of private houses and cottages. But those who decide to install a forged visor over the entrance should contact a specialized company, where they will help to develop the design of the canopy, and the craftsmen will prepare and install it.

When choosing a porch canopy, it is important to pay attention to the cladding of the house and the presence of additional elements located on the territory. If there are other metal items in the yard, you should take note of their color palette and shape. The canopy should be done in an identical style to get a laconic picture.

Forged sheds differ in the types of materials used, and each of them has certain advantages and some disadvantages. For example, sheet metal. It is ideal for forged products. Has the same long service life as the forged frame. Sheet metal is easy to process and install. But what is most remarkable is its cost.

Others prefer to use polycarbonate as the cladding of a wrought-iron canopy. This material is flexible, very light, and has an acceptable cost. Interestingly, polycarbonate is available in different colors. Accordingly, everyone will be able to choose the most suitable color of the sheet for the forged frame.

Another popular material for shaping a canopy roof is shingles. It is distinguished by its presentability and long service life. An analogue of metal tiles is corrugated board. It has similar characteristics and also withstands heavy loads.

Glass is a rather rare method of roof decoration, but still some owners of cottage houses resort to it. Of course, forged canopies with a glass surface look very impressive. However, to create such beauty, you will have to spend a decent amount of money. Ordinary glass will not work in this case - it is recommended to use triplex.

The main function of awnings is protection from direct sunlight, rain and snow. That is why forged visors are made in different shapes. The arched variety is very popular. It can be a flat or wide semicircle, it all depends on the preferences of the owner of the house.

A single-slope forged canopy looks quite interesting. Just this type of construction is the best design solution for decorating the entrance group of a private house and the entire plot.

The gable type of canopy is not in great demand. Although it is this form that emphasizes the sophistication and grandeur of the residential building.

There are also forged canopies in the shape of a dome, but it is almost impossible to find them in the territories of ordinary summer cottages or cottages. The same can be said about multi-level structures presented in the form of several planes. They are made to order, respectively, the price of such products is very high.

Wrought iron canopies also vary in location. Small structures can be installed above the porch. It is this element of the facade that will become the highlight of the whole building. And to create complete harmony, the canopy over the porch must be supplemented with railings on the stairs and railings on the podium. These 3 elements, made in the same style, transform the entrance group, complementing it with nobility and special charm.

An outdoor forged carport can be installed in the country house or on the territory of the cottage as a covered parking space. When developing a project, the owner of the site will be able to independently choose the shape of the roof and, if necessary, decorate the supports with additional forged elements. The car has a soul, and it will be pleasant to stand under a roof decorated with unusual curls.

By the way, small wrought-iron canopies can be installed directly above the door. Modern residential buildings are not always complemented by a porch with steps. There is only a door, leaving through which you immediately find yourself on the street. The canopy in this case plays an important role in protecting the door from the effects of precipitation and ultraviolet radiation. With such a shelter, the service life of the door leaf increases several times.

Owners of private houses with a large territory install gazebos on their site. More often, preference is given to forged structures. Such gazebos have low fences and a roof that rests on supports. The construction of a wrought-iron gazebo will require a minimum amount of materials and only a few days. The roof of a wrought-iron canopy gazebo can have a variety of shapes. It all depends on the desire of the person, his ideas and financial capabilities. Thanks to the fireproof properties inside the building, you can grill kebabs or make barbecues.

Also, wrought iron canopies are installed on the balconies of houses of 2 or 3 floors. It is there that people prefer to spend their free time reading and enjoying the beauty of nature. If it suddenly starts to rain, the canopy will surely protect the person, as well as things and furniture located on the balcony. By the way, when equipping a balcony with a wrought-iron canopy, it is necessary to supplement the composition with similar railings with the same pattern.

Forged canopies can be made for any location and in any shape. However, the more complex the design, the more expensive the cost of the work will be. For example, it is not so easy to find corner awnings on the market, which means that you will have to contact the master.

Modern craftsmen are ready to offer customers forged canopies in a variety of stylistic designs. For example, modern. This style assumes the asymmetry of the product with the presence of smooth lines. In the drawing, one can feel the harmony of plant elements, which are a feature of this stylistic direction.

Lovers of complex patterns should pay attention to the baroque awnings. In this case, the structure of the canopy itself will be practically invisible. When you look at it, it seems that the metal tile is kept on the curls of the structure, but not on the frame.

Those who prefer modesty should take a closer look at the loft style. Minimalism is inherent in it. In simple terms, the loft canopy has a minimum amount of decorative elements.

Today there are many companies engaged in the manufacture of wrought iron canopies. They can offer different design options, but only in some styles. Often, customers turn to a ready-made sample of the drawing, and the company's designers can offer to make some adjustments to make the canopy correspond to modern trends.

From various forged parts, craftsmen assemble unique drawings and images that adorn three sides of one structure. Often, forged canopies, which decorate the facades of buildings, are complemented by details in the form of leaves, flowers, and peaks. Quite unusual patterns are created when assembling spiral forging elements. As a masking of welding seams, craftsmen use clamps supplemented with patterned elements.

If a canopy is ordered for a family estate, monograms are placed on the front side of the forged image - the initials of the owner of the house.

Do not forget that when decorating a porch with a forged canopy, attention should be paid to the supports on which the visor is held. It is recommended to embellish straight smooth pipes with grape shoots.

An important factor in the classification of awnings is the production technology of parts, namely: cold or hot metal processing.

The cold technique is not forging, but bending and pressing of blanks, which is done on large machines. The cold method of metal processing is characterized by a high level of productivity and an affordable cost of finished products. The only drawback is that the finished items are not exclusive.

Unique awnings are made by hot forging (hand-made). For this, the metal elements are heated to a plastic state. Then, using various methods of artistic forging, the parts acquire the required shape. The only drawback is the high cost of the structure.

For information on how to make an inexpensive forged visor for a house with your own hands, see the next video.