The price is indicated for a canopy area from 30 to 90 sq.m.
Do you want to install a hanging structure: on suburban area- as an extension to the house, in the yard - to protect the car. It must be reliable, aesthetic, and durable. And, of course, the costs for it must remain within the stipulated budget.
At the Atlant Metal company (Moscow) you can order canopies and canopies of any size, from modern materials. These are stable, solid metal structures. The roof is made of metal corrugated sheets or polycarbonate - transparent or translucent plastic panels, transmitting light. For a roof that blocks the car from the sun, or for a gazebo, you can use darkened sheets.
How is the cost calculated?
Without knowing the dimensions and design features, it is impossible to give its exact price. You can request a calculation from specialists.
Metal sheds made of corrugated sheets are always cheaper than a similar building, but with polycarbonate flooring. Indicators may vary by 15% or several times. For example, the cost of producing a plastic roof depends on the type of panels, and if it is corrugated sheeting, on the type and thickness of the sheet.
When calculating the cost, the following factors are important:
- size of the building (width, height);
- cost of all materials;
- number of parts for installation;
- panel thickness;
- type of coating (polycarbonate or other);
- the presence of decorative elements.
Is it possible to save money?
This question interests many clients. Savings should not come at the expense of quality. Managers will tell you how you can make an inexpensive polycarbonate canopy for a car or a canopy from corrugated sheets for a barbecue. With reasonable savings, the building will remain solid and beautiful.
Before placing an order, think about how durable you want your home extension or yard gazebo to be. A small canopy or large-scale structure, metal or polycarbonate, will one day require repair. Experts will tell you about technical properties different materials. They will also calculate the total costs of manufacturing and installing the structure.
It is important for us to create an affordable, but at the same time reliable canopy that meets all the wishes of the customer. Call us at any time of the day - we will answer all your questions.
Sheds made from metal profiles, like any other material, can look impressive if you carry out careful work on the project.
When many people hear the phrase “corrugated sheet canopies,” images of not the most attractive structures appear in their imagination. In fact, such canopies can be very nice - for example, like in the photo that was published very first in this article.
Corrugated sheet
When they talk about metal profiles as quality roofing material This means a profiled sheet, or corrugated sheet, as it is popularly called. The fact is that the very concept of metal profile includes a wide variety of products made from metal alloys: these are sheets, pipes, and much more. But as roofing use only sheets made in the appropriate profile (for example, metal tiles can also be classified as profiled metal).
The coating of the profiled sheet can be:
- Polymer (it can be any color);
- Galvanized (silver color).
These two types of coating do not differ much in their general characteristics from each other, so the choice of one or another option will depend, rather, on your preferences for the design and general perception of your object (in this case, a canopy). However, there is a point of view that corrugated sheets with polymer coating lasts 2-3 times longer than galvanized.
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We make canopies from polycarbonate and glass.
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Market Review
You can buy corrugated sheeting at a price of 142 rubles per 1 square meter. The number of colors and profiles offered allows you to express your architectural thought.
Options for corrugated sheeting profiles allow you to choose an interesting solution for your canopy. And not only for him.
Often, in pursuit of profit, we instead quality material we purchase a defective one. To prevent this from happening, be sure to check all the material upon acceptance. There should be no sheets with coating defects or sheet deformations.
Cheap corrugated sheets
However, if you just need the cheapest corrugated sheeting (for example, for a temporary canopy or fence), we recommend that you purchase defective material with the following defects:
- Damaged coating.
- Uneven cut lines.
- Any deformation of the sheet material.
- Incorrect sheet dimensions.
Defective sheets of corrugated sheets - perfect solution for temporary canopies and fencing.
The larger and more serious the shortcomings of defective corrugated sheeting, the more it will be sold at a greater discount.
How to save money on the purchase of any corrugated sheet:
- Buy products from the manufacturer without intermediaries.
- You can search for suppliers who have promotions and sales.
- Organize pickup if you or someone you know has a truck.
Advantages and disadvantages
Definitely the advantages of profiled sheets include:
- Availability
- Light weight
- Convenient transportation
- Fast and affordable installation
- Ability to withstand snow cap pressure
- Waterproof
- Corrosion resistance
- Doesn't fade in the sun
- Withstands wind loads
- Fire resistance
- Wide range of colors
- Durability
Profiled a metal sheet- an excellent, affordable material for a canopy or fencing.
The disadvantages of this material include:
- Noise in the rain (metal is metal)
- Heating in the sun
- Incorrect installation and delivery will shorten the life of the product
Types of canopies
Corrugated sheeting can be used as a roof for the roof of your house, and for any type of canopy, for example:
- Carport.
- Canopy over the entrance.
- Grill canopy.
- A utility canopy (for example, to protect firewood or equipment from rain).
- Temporary canopy for protection building material from the rain.
You can order any of these canopies from construction company or make it yourself.
Option for an extended canopy: there will be enough space on the site to park a compact car or arrange for household members and guests to have tea in nature.
How to make a canopy with your own hands
If you organize the entire work process correctly, you can make a canopy from corrugated sheets in just a couple of days. So to begin with:
- Clear the area where you will place the canopy from foreign objects.
- Make markings for the pillars of the supporting structure.
The material - corrugated sheeting and supporting structure (wood, metal, etc.) - should already be ready.
- Pouring the foundation and installing the racks occur simultaneously.
- After the cement has hardened and the support posts are fixed, you can begin installing the canopy itself.
- Fastening of transverse and longitudinal beams (or trusses).
- Lathing installation (if required).
- Rigid fastening of corrugated sheets.
In this video, our compatriot tells how he made a semicircular canopy of metal frame and corrugated sheeting for his site. What pipes he used and what exactly he did - you will find out when watching.
DIY metal frame
Nowadays you can find many different elements on sale from which you can assemble a metal frame yourself. Even if you don't have a welding machine, you can use the "good old" fastening with rivets or screws. True, not in all cases they can replace welding.
Conclusion
If you are not interested in profiled metal sheets as a roofing covering for sheds, we recommend that you take a look
Sheds with a metal frame can be found both in the courtyards of private houses and in public places. These are covered parking lots for cars, canopies for porches and balconies, shelters for grills, barbecues, woodsheds and much more.
In this article we will tell you why structures of this type are so popular and where they are most often used. You will also learn how to calculate and build a metal canopy with your own hands.
Metal canopies with polycarbonate coating
The smaller the future building, the easier it is to calculate it. The exception is shelters with an area of 15 m2 or more - here it is better to entrust the project of a canopy made of metal structures to professionals.
Advantages of metal canopies
It is no coincidence that metal is so popular as a material for the manufacture of polycarbonate canopy frames. Its most important advantage is durability. With proper installation and maintenance during operation, such a building can last for several decades. All care involves treatment with anti-corrosion compounds or paints containing them. If rust stains occur, it is enough to spot clean the affected areas and treat them with special preparations.
Canopies made of metal profiles: photo of a structure attached to the house
Also worth noting wide choose metal profiles: different thicknesses walls, geometry and cross-sectional diameter. Pipes also vary in metal thickness and diameter. Thanks to this, you can always choose the item that corresponds to the purpose and dimensions of the future building. For example, for a small steel canopy over the porch you will need a profile, rectangular in cross-section, with a diameter of 15 mm and a wall thickness of 1 mm; parking lot shelter supports are constructed from pipes or profiles with a diameter of 40 - 50 mm, with a wall thickness of 2 mm, etc.
Polycarbonate canopies made of profile pipe do it yourself: photo of a cascading roof over the porch
Note:We must not forget about the aesthetic side of the issue. Metal allows you to build beautiful forged canopies. Even though they cannot be made without special equipment and skills, shelters of this type are usually ordered from workshops specializing in artistic forging.Types of materials
Canopies are made from stainless steel, as mentioned above, from a metal profile, a metal pipe and from forged metal. The first option is the most common, since it is presented in a wide range in stores. In addition, square and rectangular profiles can be equally conveniently mounted either with self-tapping screws or by welding. For small parts or small canopies, corners of different sizes work well.
How to make a metal canopy with your own hands: the video describes how to assemble a canopy from a steel pipe.
Less often metal awnings from pipes In principle, the range of them in stores is also wide, both in diameter and in wall thickness. But in installation they are a little more complicated, it is more difficult to create right angles with them. Although there are also advantages - it’s not difficult to buy old heating pipes from which you can assemble a budget building. For example, you can make a canopy from a profile pipe with your own hands for firewood or a country shower. Forged metal is mentioned above.
Different types of profile pipes
What type of canopies are made of metal?
Such shelters can be used for different purposes. For example, very often do-it-yourself carports are made from metal. It could be like small roof above a single parking lot or a swimming pool, as well as a huge shelter with an area of more than 30 m2. All differences will be in the design and technical characteristics of the material used.
It is very good to make metal canopies over a porch or balcony from a thin profile or forging. In the first case, we get a durable, visual lightweight frame, which is easy to assemble with your own hands. Forging is either just a beautiful, openwork canopy, or a whole work of art, made according to individual project. True, a forged frame will cost much more than a profile one.
For your information: Sheds over wood sheds are also erected from metal, although less frequently. Here, support posts and a roof frame are usually made, and the walls are covered with wood - these are the features of storing firewood. For these purposes, dismantled pipes are usually used heating system or profile waste from other construction. New materials for woodshedders are purchased only in cases where the shed also carries decorative function, located directly next to the grill or barbecue oven.
Wrought iron pool cover
How to calculate a metal canopy
- We draw a sketch with approximate dimensions and marks regarding the type of profile used.
- We accurately measure the installation location and, based on the obtained figures, create a drawing of a canopy from a profile pipe.
- We decide what cross-section the metal profiles or pipes of the trusses and lathing will be.
- We enter new data into the drawing and use it to calculate the amount of required materials. At this stage it will become clear how much and what kind of hardware will be required.
We do not take into account the parameters of roofing materials, since the roof area will be small. When calculating a truss made from a profile pipe for a canopy, do not forget to include required quantity diagonal gratings. If it is a forged metal structure, then we only make a sketch of it with the desired dimensions. The master will do the rest for you.
Drawing of a forged visor
Large buildings like carports or adjoining galleries require more careful attention. In addition to performing the above steps, here you need to correctly determine the shape of the roof frame from the profile. The most common option is an arched design. It will resist snow and wind loads well, and installation will not cause any special problems.
Note:In areas with strong winds, it is better to give preference to gable roofs. The slopes of the frame will be oriented to the ground at a large angle, which means there is less risk of damage to them by the wind. In addition, rain will be less likely to seep into the building.
We design a canopy from a metal profile: drawings can be made in special programs and then printed
Self-construction of a metal polycarbonate canopy over the recreation area
Installing a canopy for a house made of metal profiles with your own hands will require some physical effort, but you can handle it quite quickly. The most important thing is to approach the matter responsibly.
Pouring the foundation and installing load-bearing supports
The foundation for canopies made of metal profiles is made columnar. The holes are dug with a manual or mechanical drill to a depth of 50 cm. No reinforcement is made, the solution is mixed from 3 parts sand and 1 part cement. It will take three days for the foundation to harden, after which further work can begin.
Towards the bottom support pillars“heels” are welded—mortgages, due to which the entire structure will be attached to the foundation. We drill holes in the corners of the mortgages and fasten the pillars with anchors to the concrete. We carry out this work by checking the building level.
Making a canopy from a metal profile with your own hands: photo
Canopy roof assembly
The answer to the question - how to weld a truss for a canopy is quite simple. This is made from side profiles and diagonal grilles. Usually the former have a cross-section 10 mm larger than the latter, but it can be the same. We start by splicing along the edges, then continuing to move towards the center:
- Spot baiting.
- Check the level and, if necessary, straighten with a sledgehammer.
- Complete welding of elements.
Usually the side and rafter trusses are assembled separately, then they are installed on supports in turn: first the side ones, and the rafters on them. However, if lifting equipment is available, the entire roof frame can be assembled on the ground, as shown in the photo below.
Building a metal canopy: photo of the assembled roof frame
We raise farms or finished frame from the profile to the supports - here you will need at least two pairs of working hands. Next are the standard steps: spot welding, check the level, and then permanent welding. After the entire frame structure has been assembled, we clean the welding areas from scale and treat them with an anti-corrosion compound. If metallic profile doesn't have protective coating over the entire surface - apply it yourself. This stage should be treated very carefully, since the duration of operation of the canopy depends on it.
Canopies made of metal profiles: the photo shows the process of installing roof trusses on supports
Installation of polycarbonate
Polycarbonate sheets are laid on the frame as is, without removal protective film. Using a drill, holes are drilled on them for the fasteners to fit in - 4 cm from the edge. We do not use ordinary hardware for metal, but special thermal washers with O-rings and plugs. We put a thermal washer on the hole, tighten it with a self-tapping screw and close its cap with a plug. The insertion of the fastener must be strictly perpendicular to the surface of the polycarbonate. We twist it tightly, but do not overtighten, to avoid damage to the surface of the material.
The figure shows how to attach polycarbonate to metal frame canopy: we use special thermal washers
We join polycarbonate sheets using a split profile. Its lower part is screwed onto the frame sheathing before the roofing material is laid. The cover is “fastened” using a toothed lock, the “legs” of which are located on both parts of the profile. The figure shows that the cover is equipped with rubber gaskets that provide additional insulation of the joints.
Split profile
And it remains last step– cover the side sections of the polycarbonate sheets with punched paper tape, and then with the end profile. This way we will protect the roof air ducts from the penetration of moisture and pollution. At this point, the construction of the metal canopy is completed, you can move on to finishing the area underneath it.
Finishing the edge with an end profile
They are called simple stationary or mobile street-type building structures that act as a protective structure or decorative element exterior. The main structural elements of this type of building are the roof, consisting of a frame and waterproof roofing material, and strong supports, which in some cases can be replaced by a wall.
In the general understanding, this is a shelter from bad weather, ultraviolet radiation and other natural influences. However, in addition to protective function These structures can complement the architectural design of the building from an aesthetic point of view.
Types of awnings
Depending on the functional purpose and tasks assigned to them, several types of canopies are classified:
- Independent - independent buildings that are installed separately in any convenient place and do not have common things with other buildings structural elements. It can be outbuildings Location on, protective structures for special equipment, car parking, indoor playgrounds.
- Adjacent (Attached) - attached to a building (for example, a house), and its wall partially replaces the supports. Their distinctive feature is ease of installation and dismantling. This type includes terraces of summer street cafes, gazebos, open verandas, recreation areas near a private house.
- Built-in - the type is permanently installed during the construction of a building and is an integral element of the architectural project - balcony, attic, entrance groups.
By mobility
- Prefabricated - portable buildings for temporary use, the installation location of which can be changed frequently, since installation does not involve large time and labor costs. They are easy to assemble, conveniently fold for storage, transport and carry. These are mainly tents for outdoor recreation, trade tents, and awnings.
- Static - capital structures that are permanently located and imply long-term operation in an established location due to the solidity of the structure and the complexity of dismantling. They are distinguished by their reliability, practicality, stability and durability, but their construction requires a thorough approach due to the need to construct a foundation.
By design
- Open canopies - consist of a roof and vertical supporting elements made of a metal pipe or profile.
- Closed canopies - frame structures closed type, in which the openings between the supports are closed around the perimeter various types sheet materials, these include greenhouses or bus stops.
By shape
When designing, the shape of the roof plays an important role. The roof configuration, depending on the functional component, can be simple - single-pitched, double-pitched, or non-standard (three-pitched and hipped), if provided for architectural project and landscape design.
- Shed - from the name it is clear that such a roof has one slope, which gives the overall structure a number of advantages. Simplicity of execution implies minimum consumption materials, ease of installation and, importantly, affordable cost. A roof with one slope is designed in an inclined plane so that precipitation in the form of rain or snow does not linger on it and does not contribute to deformation.
- Gable - this configuration involves the location of the roof in two planes at an angle, which makes it possible to better prevent the effects of atmospheric influences and additional loads.
- Decorative - the use of a canopy as a decorative element of the exterior is common design technique, since the variety of geometric ideas is quite extensive and limited only by imagination. Modern technologies allow the production of structures complex shapes, which will harmoniously fit into any architectural composition, while fulfilling their intended purpose.
- Hip awnings - this type of roof has four inclined slopes, which makes the structure resistant to wind loads and facilitates more efficient removal of precipitation from the roof surface.
What does a metal canopy look like?
We present to you a video about one of the canopies, 10 meters wide. The narrator talks not only about design feature of this structure, but also about the errors of the structure.
Purpose of canopies
Lightweight, inexpensive, but durable and reliable designs are ubiquitous today. The possibility of using canopies as independent, full-fledged buildings with high performance qualities allows you to use this type structures in different areas.
Metal canopy located above the porch 
Device
Modern industrial technologies offer a wide selection of products that can be used as building materials for the manufacture of sheds. The resistance of the structure to adverse weather conditions and mechanical loads directly depends on what forms the basis for the manufacture of a covered structure.
Supports
Hollow structures can be used as supporting elements. metal pipes with a cross section of various geometric shapes. Such racks lend themselves well to processing, cutting, and bending to create non-standard elements; they do not always require the construction of a capital foundation, since the structures made from them are quite lightweight. Metal supports must be treated with a special composition to protect against corrosion, which will significantly extend the service life and improve performance characteristics.
When installing wooden supports preference is given deciduous trees due to increased strength. A combined installation option is possible: a wooden stand is attached to concrete base. When installing completely wooden supports, it is necessary to pre-treat with an antiseptic.
One of the most labor-intensive and costly from an economic point of view is the method of erecting brick pillars. However, such a canopy looks solid and fits well into the exterior against the backdrop of a brick building.
The distance between construction sites is, on average, from two to two and a half meters, depending on the parameters of the support and the weight that it can withstand. For example, one metal support with a diameter of 80-100 mm can take a load of up to 250 kg
Farm
Between the supporting elements and the large roof, a metal truss is provided. Basic structure is an important piece support system, therefore, when designing, it is necessary to take into account all influencing factors.
The frame, made of rolled metal, is reliable and has high strength characteristics. Used in production metal corners, channels and profile pipes of various sections, depending on the load and general geometry. The farms are parallel planes triangular, semicircular or rectangular shape, consisting of an upper and lower belt with an internal reinforcement grid.
Truss Cladding
One of the common roofing options is metal tiles, which are sheets made from an alloy of several metals. This type sheet material, like corrugated sheeting, has good anti-corrosion properties because it is treated with a polymer layer.
Practical and inexpensive material for the manufacture of roofing is monolithic, cellular (cellular) or profiled polycarbonate, which is characterized by resistance to mechanical loads and impacts sun rays. But at the same time, a translucent roof made of this material allows light to pass through well, which makes the structure light. Also, the advantages of polycarbonate include a variety of color solutions, and the ability to give different geometric shapes due to flexibility and plasticity.
Prefabricated temporary structures are most often equipped with a roof made of awning fabric. Thanks to its strength characteristics, it provides good protection from rain and functions as shade protection in sunny weather.
You can cover not only the roof with fabric, but also use it around the perimeter to create a full-fledged tent. When choosing a textile shelter, you need to pay special attention to the quality of the seams; it is advisable that they be additionally taped. If you properly store and carefully use such a canopy, it will last for more than one season.
From the text above, you can understand that the roof for a canopy can be:
- From metal tiles
- Using polycarbonate
- Fabric (awning)
Foundation Features
A reinforced base is required to be built if the structure is solid and is installed for a long time. Can be made for canopies pile-screw foundation, concreting of support posts is also widely used.
The initial stage of laying is to check the soil in order to prevent further deformation of the finished structure. If it is necessary to install on sandy soil, the support posts must be immersed to a depth of more than fifty centimeters. If the site is dominated by clay, saturated groundwater, then the foundation is laid to the freezing depth in a given region.
Drawing of a metal carport for one car 3x3 Preparation for the base includes removing the top layer of soil and filling it with gravel. It is best to concrete the site; however, it is important to remember that the area of the base should not exceed the area of the roof in order to avoid destruction under the influence of moisture.
GOST
The process of erecting any building structures is regulated by current regulatory documents, awnings are no exception.
There are a lot of narrowly focused documents that interpret the requirements for the construction of these structures in different areas and industries. However, the basic conditions that cannot be changed or not complied with by the manufacturer are reflected in the following documents:
- GOST 23118 “Steel construction structures. Basic technical requirements»
- SNiP 31-01-2003 “Residential multi-apartment buildings”
- SP 31-107-2004 “Architectural and planning solutions”
Requirements for canopies
Protection from sunlight and adverse weather conditions is the main function of this type of building structure. Ability to withstand snow loads V winter period is provided on the basis of a competent calculation of the load-bearing capacity of the supporting frame, taking into account the weight of the roof.
It is worth noting that the greater the angle of inclination of the roof, the more susceptible it is to wind loads, therefore optimal slope is 15-25 centimeters.
Protection of the body from the influence of precipitation and the ability not to clear the vehicle of snow in winter is the desire of most car owners. Optimal size The covered structure for comfortable placement of a car is 3 by 6 meters. To equip an open canopy of this size, you will need to install eight supports - four corners and two on each long side.
Answering questions (FAQ)
What materials are awnings made from? Are there combined options?
Initially, sheds were constructed of wood. Due to simplification and cheapness, current production is carried out from metal. Wooden canopies, in some cases, are more expensive than metal ones. There are also combined structures made of wood and metal.
To calculate snow and wind loads, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with SNiP 01.07-85. This standard specifies the norms and requirements for the loads of metal canopies.
How to properly attach polycarbonate?
Initially, decide on the number of sheets needed and cut them to the desired length and width. The second step is to drill holes for mounting. (in polycarbonate). Be sure to seal the top seams (at the ends) of the polycarbonate. It is recommended to attach polycarbonate to the profile using thermal washers.
Metal sheds are reliable, functional outbuildings, durable, practical, but visually light, fit harmoniously into the landscape of the site, and do not clutter up the natural landscape. In the article we will look at the advantages and disadvantages of metal structures, what is best to build from, we will offer examples of simple projects, and we will tell you how to correctly calculate the dimensions of a building, as well as its individual elements.
Let's give a detailed step by step instructions how to do lean-to canopy from a metal profile with your own hands, the example drawings were chosen with average sizes; if necessary, they can be adjusted to individual conditions.
General characteristics of metal canopies
Metal canopies, a photo diagram of the standard design is given below, can be made with your own hands, even if you are far from building. The construction of the building is simple - these are vertical supports-pillars, a roof truss is attached to them, then the sheathing is installed, then the roof.
Canopies made of metal profiles, in the photo general form standard design
Application area
Metal canopies are widely popular in private individual as well as commercial construction. These are covered parking lots, stops - shelter for people waiting for public transport, structures above the entrance to the building, according to regulatory regulations their presence is mandatory in houses above 2 floors, canopies over the gate, galleries leading from the gate to the house, outbuildings - shelters for firewood, other utensils, gazebos - from mini structures to combined buildings, sometimes two-story.
Project of a free-standing metal canopy made from a profile
Constructive
Metal canopies can be divided into three types:
- Mini designs - canopies, mobile gazebos, single product - barbecue with a roof.
- Independent free-standing metal buildings.
- Combined - extensions to a garage, house, bathhouse, etc., most often a veranda, terrace - a place to relax, or a shed for utility purposes.
Drawing of a cantilever-beam attached metal canopy for a house
The design of a canopy made of metal structures is made based on the functionality of the building, these can be:
- open buildings consisting of supports and a roof;
- closed buildings where the sides are sewn up sheet material, panels, wood, gratings, glass, covered with thick curtains, awnings, fabric with special moisture-resistant impregnation, tarpaulin, soft glazing.
Metal profile canopy and soft tiles for firewood
Advice: For glazing a metal canopy, it is recommended to use sliding aluminum systems; they do not block the view, sections can be moved to open the building as much as possible. Similar glazing - reliable protection from precipitation, dust, gusts of wind, and in slight frosts, it will maintain a favorable microclimate inside, which will make your vacation comfortable at any time of the year.
Large metal structure combined with brickwork
Open metal canopies, due to the light weight of the structure, are often installed on the roof of the garage, summer kitchen, gazebos. This solution is a great opportunity to organize a comfortable seating area with a great view if there is no space on the site for an independent building.
Advantages and disadvantages of metal canopies
Making a canopy with your own hands from metal is profitable, practical solution, subject to construction technology and proper care, the building will serve faithfully for several decades.
Metal structures are not afraid of temperature deltas and are resistant to natural physico-chemical, biological, and mechanical loads. But the metal quickly heats up and cools down, this should be taken into account when building canopies for relaxation over the barbecue, so it is better to provide protective elements, for example, make railings in the gazebo, as well as wooden seats.
The main enemy of metal canopies is rust, which can cause significant harm, even destroy the structure in a short period of time. Treatment and protection will help avoid fatal consequences metal elements canopy
Drawing of a metal canopy over the porch
Materials
Metal canopies are divided according to materials of manufacture:
| Material | Supports, | Rafter system | Auxiliary elements, lathing | Fastening |
| The wall thickness and profile cross-section depend on the size of the building | ||||
| Round pipe | 50-100 mm in diameter | Ø25-30 mm, often the truss is made of wood | Ø18-25 mm | Welding |
| Profile rolled products | Profile rib 50-150 mm | 25*25, 40*30, 25*50, 40*40 mm with a 2 mm wall for small, medium buildings, 3 mm for large ones, or use a 60*40*2 mm profile | 40*20 mm | Welding on a metal gusset or bolted connection |
| Prefabricated structures made of aluminum profiles | Finished products are assembled as a constructor: on washers or by the end method | |||
| Stainless steel canopies | Only professionals can make a high-quality product with their own hands; special type welding Canopies made of stainless steel do not require finishing or additional protection. | |||
| Forged Products | The most luxurious, sophisticated type of canopy that will decorate your home and site. There are 2 options for implementing the idea: order finished building or do it yourself. The first solution is simpler, but comparing the cost, there are fewer financial costs; if you weld a frame from a metal profile, decorate it with forged parts, the price of serial stamping, which can be bought on the market, will be cheaper. | |||
It is more practical and economical to build a canopy from a profile pipe with your own hands. Over time, it can be covered with curtains, glazed, covered with brick, stone, decorated with forging, wooden lattice.
Drawing of a standard cantilever metal canopy over the entrance door
The technical side of the issue - projects, diagrams, drawings, calculations
Analyzing any drawing of a canopy made of a profile pipe, the structure can be represented in two parts: a metal frame and a roof. Base - vertical pillars from round pipe or square profile, along the upper ends of which there is a metal band or a lower chord of the truss. This gives metal structure rigidity, helps maintain geometry even under significant loads.
Supports
It is recommended to place the pillars at a distance of 1.5-2 m from each other. If the building is adjacent to a house, garage, bathhouse, etc., then it is advisable to also place support columns near the main building that will support the canopy. If there is no such opportunity, to tie a canopy to a house made of metal profiles, you should do it yourself load-bearing wall attach cross beam, which will serve as a support for the farm. Long anchors are used in the work. The solution will help distribute the loads evenly across the entire load-bearing wall.
Farms
The canopy rafter system bears the main load from precipitation and gusts of wind, so it is important to make the correct calculation of the trusses and determine the thickness of the profile for its manufacture. Sheds made of metal profiles, photo examples below, are installed under a single-, gable- or arched roof.
What canopies you can make from a profile pipe with your own hands, photo examples different types roofs
Farms are:
- Triangular, polygonal, parallel, broken - determined by the contour of the belt.
- Inside the belt there can be lattices - triangular, rhombic, oblique and semi-oblique.
- According to the method of support - cantilever, beam, arched, beam-cantilever.
Typical arch trusses for metal canopies
To correctly calculate a truss made from a profile pipe for a canopy, it is necessary to take into account snow and wind loads, the angle of the roof, and the size of the structure. Experts will help you avoid errors in fairly complex engineering calculations, or you should use an online calculator.
For the manufacture of small or medium-sized metal canopies, in private it is better to use ready-made drawings and projects, to make universal trusses that are suitable for all types of structures.
Standard trusses for sheds
The optimal roof slope is 15-25 o, suitable for all types of roofing materials: polycarbonate, corrugated sheets, soft roof, metal tiles, etc.
Requirements for materials and fastening
In order for a canopy frame made from a profile pipe to meet quality standards, a number of conditions must be met:
- It is unacceptable to use a profile with cracks for the manufacture of units and load-bearing elements of the canopy.
- The end of the supporting ribs must have a roughness of Ra £ 12.5 microns, which is regulated by GOST 2789-73.
- For lower belt trusses, steel without internal layers is used; coarse slag inclusions are strictly prohibited.
- According to GOST section 14771-76, connections should be made by mechanical welding, using carbon dioxide or a mixture of carbon and argon.
- Guided by clauses 2246-70 and 26271-84 of GOST, PP-AN-8 wire is required for welding.
- GOST part 7798-70 states: rafters are attached to vertical supports and rafter parts with bolts of class 5.8.
Diagram with dimensions according to which you can build a standard carport with your own hands from metal
How to make a metal canopy with your own hands - step-by-step instructions
We will make a canopy from metal profiles with our own hands, we took standard drawings, adapted them to the size of the site, the dimensions of the building are 4 * 3 m, the roof is made of polycarbonate 8 mm thick.
Standard scheme according to which we will build a canopy from a metal profile with our own hands, photo of a typical design with an arched roof
Foundation
We fence the area with pegs, pull the rope, mark the location of the pillars, check the geometry, the diagonals must be equal. We remove the top soft layer of soil, dig holes for supports, 700 mm deep.
Attention: If the area is swampy, uneven terrain or the soil on the site is unstable, then it is better to equip a pile foundation.We fill the bottom with crushed stone and sandstone, layers of 100 ml each, and tamp the pillow. The area can be paved paving slabs or fill it with concrete. For concreting the site, a reinforcing frame is made from corrugated rods, a cell of 100 * 100, 200 * 200 mm, placed on a cushion so that the reinforcement does not touch the bottom by 50 mm, pebbles or ready-made stands should be placed. A sheathing is installed around the perimeter, a 100 mm thick slab is poured with concrete at once, without interruptions. The reinforcement must be immersed on all sides in the solution by 50 mm.
How to concrete a metal pole
We pour concrete at the bottom of the pits, a layer of 100 mm, insert columns from a profile pipe, check the verticals, and fill the solution to ground level. If necessary, we place selections before the concrete has completely hardened in order to maintain the geometry of the canopy frame.
After a week, when the solution gains strength, we cut the pillars to size. We weld the trim along the top ends, this will hold the building together and give it rigidity.
How to weld a truss for a canopy
It is better to make a truss on the ground, then lift it onto a frame. To bend the profile, you can use a special machine or make a rigid template with your own hands, according to which the truss parts will bend. Large stores provide a service for bending metal profiles to standard radii. Trusses should be installed every meter; in our building there are 5 of them. We will need 10 curved parts, as well as a 30*30*2 mm profile for the internal stiffeners.
How to attach a truss to a metal frame with bolts
We cut the truss elements to size, cook the main components rafter system. When all the parts are ready, we lift them onto the frame with a crane, then fasten them to the frame with bolts or by welding to a steel gusset. Next, we weld the sheathing from a profile 40*25*2 mm, distance 750 mm.
Treatment
After assembly, we clean the frame with a stiff brush, remove scale, remove signs of corrosion, then go through sandpaper to finally get rid of lesions, as well as increase surface adhesion. Before painting, to degrease the frame, it should be washed with a rag soaked in solvent; when it has completely evaporated, you can prime it.
Helpful advice: A light gray primer is suitable for any paint color; dark mixtures are suitable for bright colors paints; for pastel colors it is better to use white primer.The primer will protect the canopy from corrosion and significantly reduce paint consumption. If the paint composition does not have good hiding power, then the primer layer will provide a reliable protective layer and uniform color. For hammer compounds, one layer is sufficient to cover ordinary paints It is better to apply primer 2 times. Metal canopies are painted with brushes, rollers, the most advantageous method is spraying from a spray gun, which will significantly speed up the process, reduce paint consumption by one and a half to two times, and provide an even, complete, reliable, aesthetic coating.
Standard hammer effect paint colors
How to attach polycarbonate to a metal canopy frame
For metal canopies it is better to use cellular polycarbonate. Cut with a grinder and a metal disc. Sand the edges with fine abrasive to remove burrs. Polycarbonate can be fixed using thermal washers or using a special profile.
In the first case, holes are made 2 mm larger than the diameter of the mounting leg. Puts on the puck rubber compressor, which prevents dust and moisture from getting inside, the part is inserted into the hole until a characteristic click is heard. Point mount allows the material to maneuver a little, which protects the polycarbonate from deformation and cracks during operation of the material when cooling or heating.
Mounting on a thermal washer
The profile connection is more airtight, it is justified when panels need to be joined. The edges sit on thermal washers. Which type of profile to choose depends on the type of roof, so it is selected individually.
Detailed diagram-instructions on how to properly bend and fasten polycarbonate
Subsequently, the sides of the canopy can be covered with blank panels, glazed, hung curtains or planted grapes, climbing roses, climbing plants, when they grow, you will get a beautiful, living gallery.
Be sure to watch how to make a canopy from metal with your own hands; the video explains in detail how to join the main components of the structure, weld the truss, and strengthen the frame. The video explains in detail what errors we encountered in practice, as well as how to eliminate them.