Handcrafted wrought iron canopies

Forged canopies and visors

There are various methods to emphasize an interesting design solution in the decoration of the house facade. A popular original option for decorating the entrance area is manufacturing forged entrance canopies to order. They serve as a unique decoration of the exterior of the house, create a finished composition during the design of this part of the housing, to protect the entrance to the house from sunlight, rainfall, to provide comfort and convenience when meeting guests. Such constructions can become a spectacular decoration of the mansion, if they are made by the best craftsmen who use unique technologies and invest a piece of their soul and all their craftsmanship in each new product.

Types and forms of canopies and visors

Visors differ from canopies in the compact sizes. Their installation on the walls is carried out using brackets. Such structures are placed above the entrance and above the porch, they perform the function of protecting the entrance zone, the moving parts of the door from precipitation, sunlight. Canopies are made in any size. Supports and wall mounts are used when installing them. They are installed not only at the entrance to the house, but also when arranging other areas such as veranda, parking, etc.

The «Alexandr & Sylvester» company fabricates hand-forged canopies for the main entrance to palace, elite mansions, private houses, office buildings of organizations and enterprises.

These constructions are the hallmark of any real estate, therefore, their manufacture must be approached taking into account the features of the facade design, its style, size, colour solutions, geometric proportions. If all these features are taken into account in the fabrication of such a cover, the owner of the house will receive an ideal design that will provide not only comfort at the entrance to the building, but will also serve as a spectacular, attention-getting accent.

Masters of the «Alexandr & Sylvester» company create original products made according to the author's technology by hot forging.

A team of artists, designers, and blacksmithing craftsmen works to develop a sketch for the future visor. They put own knowledge and experience into each project so that the new product becomes the object of pride of the owner and performs its functions for many years.

It is possible to order visors and canopies of any forms:

• flat;
• rectangular;
• 1, 2, 3-pitched eliminating the accumulation of moisture on the roof;
• semicircular (arched) with decoration patterns, drawings;
• triangular, with a horizontal bend at a certain angle, protecting from precipitation, preventing the destruction of the porch;
• elongated forward, designed to protect not only the porch, but also the steps;
• domed – the most decorative and attractive, but difficult to manufacture;
• multi-level with several planes and bends.

The advantages of forged visors and canopies

Hand-forged canopies have many advantages, but the most important are durability, strength, and high performance. The «Alexandr & Sylvester» company creates metal products using quality materials, installs them with a guarantee of many years of operation.

In the manufacture of each visor or canopy, the structure is highly resistant to the negative effects of the external environment – moisture and low temperatures. The metal undergoes thorough sandblasting, which allows to remove the scale from the welded joints and to prevent the occurrence of rust.

When creating a sketch, the main features of the facade, the style of its design, shape are taken into consideration. This allows you to create products that harmoniously fit into the atmosphere through the use of spectacular artistic techniques, non-standard design solutions. In hard-to-reach zones, metal surfaces are brought to perfect condition with a drill for jewelry decoration of all compounds. Careful cleaning of each joint ensures the beauty of the form of the finished product.

To create an aesthetic atmosphere at the entrance to the house, you can order the manufacture of handrails for steps in the same style. Such a design decision will make the entrance area more balanced, stylish and luxurious.

Metal is perfectly combined with other finishing materials such as wood, polycarbonate, glass, tiles and corrugated board. That's why forging will be the best decoration of the facade, make it lively, aesthetic and luxurious, give it a special mood and emphasize the character of the house.

It is necessary to buy forged products (canopies made by the hot forging method) to make the design of the facade balanced, complete and harmonious. Masters of the «Alexandr & Sylvester» company will produce such articles in any style:

• baroque;
• classic;
• ethno;
• minimalism;
• modern and others.

The author's style of each product is emphasized by sophistication, the perfection of forms, details, ideal proportions, and the use of a wide variety of artistic techniques.

To decorate the visor or canopy, patination, galvanizing with Belgian-made «Zinga» zinc can be used. For painting forged products, special paints of the German company WS-Plast are used with a possibility to choose a colour from a catalogue.

You can order forged carports – light, airy and stable. Outdoor parking will not clutter the estate, on the contrary, it will effectively fit into the design concept of the site.

For the veranda, which is used as a place to relax, you can make a cover with strong supports reinforced with trusses. The mass of the product will be balanced by an airy, openwork pattern located around the perimeter of the structure.

Each forged porch with a canopy from the manufacturer, which appears out of the hands of the best specialists of the «Alexandr & Sylvester» company, is a completely manual work with high artistic value. Such products become the pride of the owner of the house, focus attention on his aesthetic preferences and are the best proof of wealth.