Choosing the right metal canopy for a project requires balancing factors like durability, cost, weight and customization capabilities to ensure the building meets its function and aesthetic goals. Deciding between steel and aluminum for a canopy requires evaluating the performance, aesthetics and long-term value of each material as well as… [ Read More ]
Case Studies
How we approach each project is just as important as the beauty, quality and longevity of our canopies.
Read our case studies to get a better sense of the expertise behind the canopies.
The finishing touches are what create signature design aesthetics and make buildings inviting spaces for the public. A critically important finishing touch for a commercial building design is a canopy or an awning. When choosing a canopy vs. awning, architects and builders should compare elements besides pure aesthetics like design,… [ Read More ]
Building canopies need to withstand extreme weather, just like a variety of other products and materials, including Mapes infill panels. In a state like Florida that experiences extreme weather and hurricanes, the state building department requires that certain products receive specific Florida Product Approval (FPA). These products must be evaluated… [ Read More ]
A key aspect of excellent design is considering the finishing details and seeing how they can help bring a client’s vision to life. Professionally finished buildings have a cohesive style that increases the building’s appeal and helps architects meet the design preferences of their clients. Using elements like canopies to… [ Read More ]
Commercial canopies — especially metal commercial canopies — are a great finishing touch for a commercial design because they make it cohesive and offer excellent branding opportunities. However, like any design element, commercial canopies need to balance form and function to fit into the overall aesthetic of the building. Understanding… [ Read More ]
Aluminum canopies are excellent choices for architects and builders who want their designs and buildings to have elevated style and sophistication without sacrificing durability. Architects can get custom aluminum canopies expertly crafted in a range of sizes, colors and finishes. Whether it’s for a modern, streamlined office building or a… [ Read More ]
Get the look of real wood with the advantages of pre-finished aluminum! The look & aesthetic of a woodgrain soffit along with the durability & maintenance free benefits of extruded aluminum on a Mapes Super Lumideck canopy is tough to beat. Mapes offers a specialty wood grain finish to our… [ Read More ]
One of the primary advantages of receiving a Mapes canopy fully pre-assembled is to reduce the least efficient part of the canopy installation, the field assembly of the canopy. Many times, a working construction site is less than an ideal environment to assemble a pre-fabricated canopy system. Working around ongoing… [ Read More ]
Now is the time to literally think outside of the box. The need for functional open-air spaces has never been more important to businesses whose seating has been restricted. By adding a Mapes Canopy, you can provide a covered area to protect customers and expand the outdoor seating for your… [ Read More ]
Weather protected access to dock doors requires deep projection canopies to protect door openings and truck loading / unloading.
Deep projection canopies at 8ft projection and long runs along multiple dock doors requires a unified canopy system design that can be confidently engineered to meet heavy snow and drift loads at this location. Mapes has a proven reputation for that capability over many years and many installations.
Also necessary and provided are the materials and methods and experience to anchor deep projection/high-load canopies to specially engineered precast building wall panels. Again, years of experience are critical to a successful, long term install.