Steel Canopies
Steel Canopies for Metal Buildings
Our canopies are compatible with both metal building wall panels and masonry structures, making them a flexible choice for new construction and retrofit projects. Our canopies can be installed over doors from standard walk door widths to oversized roll-up dock doors.
Key Benefits:
- Strong, engineered construction for high wind and snow load areas
- Economical, attractive design for personnel doors
- Works with metal panels or masonry walls
- Standard and custom lengths available up to 10'. Can be mulled together for longer continuous runs.
- Integrated gutter with rear-mounted drains
- Optional LED lighting
- Wide range of finish and color options including two-tone and custom colors
Construction & Features
| Details & Construction | Specification / Options |
|---|---|
| Standard Single Door Sizes | 4'-6" wide x 4'-0" projection (Approximate weight 180 lbs.) |
| Standard Double Door Sizes | 7'-6" wide x 4'-0" projection (Approximate weight 300 lbs.) |
| Projections | 3', 4', and 5' |
| Weight | Approximately 10 lbs. per sq. ft. |
| Custom Lengths | Custom up to 10'. Can be mulled together for longer continuous runs |
| Construction | 24-gauge flat soffit and integral gutter with rear-mounted drains. |
| Internal Frame | 16-ga (3' to 4' projection), 14-ga (5' projection) galvanized steel |
| Hangers | 3/4″ dia. galvanized pipe hangers with adjustable rod ends. 5/8″ dia. rod end 4140 hot rolled annealed (HRA) [F.y = 125 ksi] |
| Support Channels | 16-gauge telescoping support channels mount behind wall panel between girts, mounting clips and fasteners included (can accommodate girt spacing of up to 6’) |
| Drainage | Integral gutter with rear-mounted drains (front mount optional) |
| Finish | Galvalume steel, Silicone polyester, Kynar®, powder coat, custom color matching (see color chart). Canopies available with a single color or two-tone, contrasting gutter/fascia and soffit |
| Options | Masonry mount, downspouts, front mounted drains, Wet-rated LED (120V, 780 lumens, 4000K, 50,000-hour life) |
Wind Load Specifications (Standard Canopies)
| Projection | Ultimate Wind Speed [Exp. B] | Ultimate Wind Speed [Exp. C] | Ultimate Pressures (psf) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ft. | 350 mph | 316 mph | -317 [Uplift] 240 [Downward] |
| 4 ft. | 262 mph | 237 mph | -178 [Uplift] 180 [Downward] |
| 5 ft. | 210 mph | 190 mph | -115 [Uplift] 143 [Downward] |
Wind Load Specifications (Corner Canopies)
| Projection | Ultimate Wind Speed [Exp. B] | Ultimate Wind Speed [Exp. C] | Ultimate Pressures (psf) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ft. | 241 mph | 218 mph | -150 [Uplift] 125 [Downward] |
| 4 ft. | 197 mph | 178 mph | -100 [Uplift] 67 [Downward] |
| 5 ft. | 139 mph | 126 mph | -50 [Uplift] 40 [Downward] |
- Topographic factor, Kzt = 1.0
- Wind directionality factor, Kd = 0.85
- Ground elevation factor, Ke = 1.0
- Net pressure coefficient, GCp = -1.4 for Uplift pressure & +0.9 for Downward pressure
- Velocity pressure coefficient, Kz = 0.85 for Exposure – B & 1.04 for Exposure – C
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Mean building eave height, he:
- Max 60′ above ground for Exposure – B
- Max 40' above ground for Exposure – C
Snow Load Specifications (Standard Canopies)
(Note: On the canopy, not the ground snow)
- 3' Projection – Max = 144 PSF
- 4' Projection – Max = 108 PSF
- 5' Projection – Max = 86 PSF
Snow Load Specifications (Corner Canopies)
(Note: On the canopy, not the ground snow)
- 3' Projection – Max = 75 PSF
- 4' Projection – Max = 40 PSF
- 5' Projection – Max = 24 PSF
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A steel canopy is a fixed overhead cover designed to protect personnel doors and other building openings (e.g. roll up dock doors) from weather while providing durable performance in commercial and industrial buildings.
Standard sizes include 4′-6″ for single doors and 7′-6″ for double doors, with projections of 3′, 4′, and 5′. Custom lengths up to 10′ are available. Can be mulled together for longer continuous runs.
Yes. Custom lengths are available up to 10′, and units can be mulled together for longer continuous runs. Mullions and secondary gutter provided when specified.
Yes. Our canopies support high wind and snow loads per IBC and ASCE standards. See tables above for exact specifications.
Approximately 10 lbs. per sq. ft.
Yes. They install easily on both metal wall panels and masonry surfaces.
3/4″ diameter galvanized pipe hangers with adjustable rod ends, and 16 ga telescoping support channels that mount behind the wall panel between girts (up to 6’-0”). All necessary clips and fasteners are included.
An integral gutter with rear mounted drains is standard; front mounted drains are available as an option. Downspouts are also available.
Galvalume steel, silicone polyester, Kynar®, powder coat, and custom color matching are offered. You can specify a single color or two tone (contrasting gutter/fascia and soffit). Some of our standard colors include: Polar White, Burnished Slate, Light Stone, Saddle Tan and Ash Gray. See our color chart for a full list of color options.
Yes. Wet rated LED lights from a low profile flat lens (approximately 780 lumens, 4000K, 50,000 hour life) can be added, and LED retrofit kits are available for existing canopies. ENERGY STAR-certified luminaire contains no mercury or lead. Precision molded lens features high transmission polymer with UV stabilized protecting film. Fixture mounted in soffit of canopy and sealed to top-mounted junction box. Electrical contractor must ensure of fit, wiring and proper mounting in the electrical junction box. This includes all applicable national and local codes.
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