Canopies

Custom metal canopy systems fabricated to provide weather protection and structural support for commercial and industrial applications.

typical services

  • Entry and Walkway Canopy Systems

  • Structural Steel Canopy Framing and Supports

  • Architectural Steel Canopy Elements and Details

  • Custom Canopy Assemblies Fabricated to Project Specifications

Typical Clients

  • Commercial Developers

  • Retail and Restaurant Chains

  • Educational and Healthcare Facilities

  • Municipalities and Public Spaces

  • Architects and Design-Build Firms

  • Other Fabricators Seeking Specialty Fabrication Support or Additional Production Capacity.

    • McDonald’s

    • Culver’s

    • Holiday Inn Express

    • Marriott

    • Elkhart Public Library

    • City of Goshen

    • Potawatomi Zoo

    • Hammond Civic Center

    • Wells Fargo Bank

    • Lake City Bank

  • Downtown canopy along Main Street Row.

    Custom Steel Canopy Designed for a Commercial Storefront Along A Main street

  • Exterior view of the Jefferson Center building canopy.

    Flat steel façade‑mounted canopy fabricated for a commercial building entrance

  • Steel entry canopy fabricated for a Holiday Inn hotel.

    Custom Glass and Steel Entrance Canopy fabricated for a hospitality facility

  • Structural steel entry canopy fabricated for Corewell Lakeland Hospital.

    Architectural entrance canopy fabricated with steel framing and translucent roof panels

  • Commercial building exterior with metal entry elements.

    architectural steel and glass entrance canopy fabricated for a commercial building

  • Exterior metal canopy integrated into a multi‑story commercial building.

    commercial steel and glass entrance canopy for a mixed-use development

  • Exterior metal entry canopy fabricated for a commercial building.

    custom steel entrance canopy with glass panels fabricated for a commercial facility

  • Custom metal entry canopy fabricated for a commercial building entrance.

    Steel entrance canopy fabricated for a commercial building entrance

Materials & Finishes

Materials and finishes are selected based upon structural requirements, exposure conditions, and architectural intent. Canopy systems are fabricated to engineered drawings and project specifications to ensure durability, coordination, and long-term performance in exterior environments.

Canopy Materials:

  • Best For - Most canopy framing and structural support systems.
    Why It’s Used - Strong, versatile, and well‑suited for welded and bolted canopy assemblies.
    Common Applications - Primary canopy frames, columns, beams, brackets, and support members.
    Note - Requires protective finishes for exterior exposure. Common Grades - ASTM A36, A992, A572, A500 (HSS)

  • Best For - Lightweight canopy components or projects requiring enhanced corrosion resistance.
    Why It’s Used - Naturally corrosion resistant and suitable for select architectural applications where reduced weight or refined appearance is desired.
    Common Applications - Select canopy framing, secondary members, or architectural elements where specified. Common Alloys - 6061-T6 and 6063-T5 when specified.

  • Best For - Architectural canopies requiring enhanced corrosion resistance or a refined appearance.
    Why It’s Used - Durable and suitable for exposed environments where appearance and longevity are critical.
    Common Applications - Specialty canopy components, brackets, accents, or architectural details. Common Grades - 304 / 304L and 316 / 316L when specified.

canopy types & configurations:

  • Fabricated to provide weather protection and architectural definition at building entrances.

  • Canopy systems fabricated to cover pedestrian walkways and circulation paths, providing continuous overhead protection.

  • Canopies attached directly to building façades and coordinated with existing structures and support conditions.

  • Self‑supported canopy systems with independent columns and framing, commonly used for entries, walkways or site features.

finish systems:

  • Best For - Canopy systems receiving field‑applied coatings.
    Applied after fabrication to provide temporary corrosion protection prior to installation. Important Note - Shop primer is intended to reduce rust during handling and shipping and is not a final finish unless specifically noted in project specifications.

  • Best For - Exterior canopy structures requiring long‑term corrosion protection.
    Commonly specified for exposed steel in outdoor environments. Steel is typically galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123 (fabricated steel) and ASTM A153 (hardware) where specified. Appearance Note - Hot-dip galvanizing provides excellent corrosion resistance but results in a non-uniform, industrial appearance and is not intended for smooth architectural finishes.

  • Best For - Architectural canopy systems requiring consistent color and finish quality.
    Provides a durable, uniform finish for exposed canopy components. Color Considerations - Powder coat colors are typically selected from RAL standard color ranges; specialty colors may be limited. Metallic powders often require a clear coat for consistency and durability.

Fabrication & Installation

Canopy systems are fabricated in-house and coordinated with structural attachments, site conditions, and surrounding materials. We support field dimensions, coordination with other trades, and professional installation.

Structural steel framing under construction at civic project site.
Structural steel entry canopy under construction at commercial building.

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