Is the exterior of your home missing something special? Or maybe your front door is always overlooked.
Why not consider drawing attention to the entrance of your abode with an unmissable glass canopy? Sleek, stylish and incredibly practical, there are many reasons why glass is considered to be a desirable option for canopies.
Regardless of whether you want to add value to your home, create a more enticing entranceway or simply provide an additional level of protection from the elements for your family and visitors, a glass canopy can help you to accomplish all of those aims.
Below, we find out why you might consider opting for a glass canopy instead of other options on the market – including acrylic, GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic), zinc and copper.
From the many benefits of glass canopies to the different types available to install, find out why a glass canopy could be the perfect style to suit your home.
What is a glass canopy?
Practical and attractive, a glass canopy is an architectural feature that has more than a single useful function.
Typically installed over the entrance of a home or business, it acts as a guard against the elements and adds beauty to the exterior of a property.
What are the different types of glass canopy?
Luckily, there are many different types of glass canopies for houses, so you needn’t worry about not finding the ideal model to complement your home’s exterior.
Below, we explore some of the most popular glass canopy examples for residential properties.
Floating glass canopy
Searching for the ‘barely-there’ glass canopy appearance? Look no further than our futuristic floating glass canopy.
Modern and on-trend, but still incredibly robust and practical, the elegant glass canopy supplied by Rainclear Systems plays expertly with light and shadow to create a unique entrance space.
Supplied with sophisticated built-in LED lighting, it combines practicality with eye-catching design.
One strip is pointed downwards onto the entrance area, providing even illumination so you can locate your keys.
The second strip directs light between the two glass layers with distinctive green edges, creating a striking feature that adds to the product’s futuristic effect.
Stainless steel and glass canopy
If you prefer a sleek and simple design, we recommend stainless steel and glass canopies.
These options make up the biggest range of glass canopies here at Rainclear Systems; you can choose between the HD, HD/LT and HD/V models, and each can be bought with either clear or opaque glass to suit your personal preference.
Elegant and delicate in appearance, yet reassuringly resilient in situ, these canopies are made from laminated safety glass and feature stainless steel supports.
The style of support varies according to which model you opt for.
Glass side panel
While this may not be the first style that comes to mind when you think of a traditional canopy, a glass side panel performs a similar function to an overhead canopy, but from the side instead.
It can be combined with the overhead canopy to offer greater all-round protection.
A glass side panel helps to shield guests from the elements at your doorway (like wind, rain and more extreme weather like snow and hail) and helps draw attention to your entranceway – creating a clearly defined area.
Benefits of a glass canopy
If you’re a fan of the practical and aesthetic properties of canopies, then the advantages of opting for a front door canopy are clear, but what makes a glass canopy, in particular, such a great option?
Simply carry on reading to find out why this material is such a popular choice for homes in the UK.
Aesthetically-pleasing
Smooth, sleek and smart, it’s no wonder glass canopies are a popular choice for many households. Designed to look sophisticated and classy, these striking canopies complement traditional and modern properties.
Safe and robust
In the unlikely event that your glass canopy suffers from a high-impact force, because it is made from laminated safety glass, it has been deliberately designed not to break and shatter.
Laminated glass is most commonly used to make windscreens because they don’t break up into large, dangerous shards or hundreds of small, piercing pieces in the event of a crash.
As a result, durable laminated glass canopies are a robust option for residential properties.
Provides shelter and shade
One of the most obvious benefits of a canopy, regardless of which material it’s made from, is the physical protection it offers from the elements, including the sun, wind, rain, hail and even snow.
Instead of scrambling for your keys while getting drenched or having to contend with blustery winds, a glass canopy provides at least some shelter – protecting yourself, your family and your guests.
Increases natural light
Glass is well-known for its ability to allow floods of natural light to enter a room, and it’s no different when it comes to brightening up your entranceway.
By opting for a glass canopy instead of opaque alternative, like copper or zinc, you’ll still allow plenty of natural sunlight through, preventing your front door space from feeling dark.
Adds value to your home
Keen to add value to your home? Instead of spending thousands on a costly extension or upgrades, why not consider a brand new glass canopy?
These durable and long-lasting canopies are designed to last for years to come, so will still be in great condition if you plan on selling your property in the future.
Reduces noise pollution
Unlike plastic canopies that can create a thunderous noise during even the speediest of showers, glass canopies help to reduce this significant noise from the elements.
Glass is also a more stable option than plastic and can withstand substantial precipitation – ideal if you live in an area with frequent and heavy annual rainfall.
Explore glass canopies from Rainclear
To check out the different types of glass canopy mentioned above, don’t hesitate to check out our impressive selection today.
Featuring sleek stainless steel glass canopies, a stylish floating glass canopy, and even glass side panels, there’s no shortage of styles and material combinations to explore.
At Rainclear Systems, you also have a choice of clear or frosted laminated glass, allowing you to tailor the appearance of the style of glass canopy to ensure it complements the exterior of your home.
On top of this, you can also shop our glass canopies in two sizes – 140cm and 160cm wide – to fit your front door.
Regardless of which glass canopy you decide upon, be it the seamless floating glass canopy or one of the steel-supported designs, you can rest assured that it’s been manufactured using high-quality materials to only the highest standards.
Not to mention, each glass canopy comes complete with standard fixtures and the manufacturer’s installation guides to make installation as straightforward as possible for either you or your chosen builder.
Why choose a glass canopy from Rainclear?
Alongside boasting an impressive selection of glass canopies and giving customers a choice of canopy size and glass type (frosted or clear) to ensure it suits their home, we also offer them peace of mind.
This is because all our glass canopies are constructed using laminated glass which has many reassuring safety properties and a five-year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Contact us today to find out more
If glass canopies don’t seem like quite the right fit for your abode, why not consider aluminium, zinc, copper or affordable acrylic canopies instead?
With so many canopy materials, styles, colours and features to explore, you won’t be short on attractive options.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team today. You can do so by giving us a call on 0800 644 44 26, emailing us at [email protected] or filling in and submitting our handy online contact form.