A do-it-yourself canopy over the porch made of metal, wood, polycarbonate or any material performs a protective function from rain, snow and sun. To make it, study the recommendations presented in the article. Here is the information:

• how to make a canopy over the porch of a private house - photos are attached;
• classification of visors;
• requirements for the material and calculation of its price.

Forged canopies over the porch

Forged canopies over the porch will not only protect you from bad weather and natural embarrassments, but will also decorate the entrance to your home. They are made to order by special companies. You can purchase both ready-made versions of products and make your own to order.

The features of the visors are obvious:

• Strong and reliable - bad weather is not a problem for them.
• Attractive in appearance thanks to hand forging.
• They do not require a foundation; they are attached directly to the wall using anchors. But there are exceptions to any rule.
• The price is higher than regular canopies made from a profile pipe, since the forging is done by hand.
• Combined with professional pipe. The top is forged with polycarbonate coating, for example, with the help of pipes (buried 30-50 cm into the ground), the structure is strengthened.

There are a large number of companies on the market selling wrought-iron canopies over porches; this segment is competitive. Upon purchase ready-made solutions We advise you to pay attention to reviews about the company on the Internet on special specialized sites.

How to make a canopy out of wood

If you are planning to make a canopy over the porch with your own hands from wood, then you must understand the wood used. Wood is not as durable as metal. But if you have a house made of timber, then a canopy will perfectly complement its design.

Highlight following features designs:

• Durability and weather resistance depends on the type of wood. We recommend using coniferous species.
• Treat wood with antiseptics against rotting - it will last you longer.

• Goes well with polycarbonate and soft tiles.
• The foundation is columnar, deepens 60-70 cm depending on the soil.
• Correctly calculate the pitch of the sheathing, otherwise the canopy over the porch of a private house (photo below) will not be strong enough.

Polycarbonate canopies over the porch: photos and features

Among the advantages we highlight:

• lightness of structures;
• resistance to large temperature changes;
• high strength;
• plastic;
• corrosion resistance;
• the level of light transmission is 90%.

The material has disadvantages:

• low strength compared to slate;
• turns yellow over time;
• little resistant to ultraviolet rays.

If during the construction of a polycarbonate canopy over the porch with your own hands, a protective film is not provided, there is a chance that after three years the canopy will begin to lose its strength characteristics and wear out.

An integral element of each entrance is a visor. Without it, the front door to private house looks unfinished. In addition, it has an important practical purpose, which is its protective function. The article will discuss the types of designs, as well as the option for making a canopy over the porch yourself.

Requirements for visors

The visor must be not only practical, but also safe, so there are a number of requirements that the design of the visor must meet:

• tightness;
• strength;
• attractiveness;
• sufficient width and length;
• compliance with the general mood of the building.

One of the main functions of the visor is protective. In this case, we are talking about both the residents and guests who will enter the house, and about the front door itself. Good visor it is sealed, that is, rain or melt water does not flow through the cracks in its flooring. This extends the life of the material from which the door is made. In addition, the canopy casts a shadow on the porch, which prevents rapid fading paint coating, which is applied to the trim and the door.

The design of the visor must be strong enough. This means that without any particular difficulties it must withstand both its own weight and the wind load, which in some cases can be several times greater than the weight of the canopy structure. In addition, in winter, with heavy snowfalls, some of the precipitation will be retained on the canopy. Its strength should be sufficient for the weight of the snow cover.

The visor is not a module that is made just to be. It should be attractive and set the overall mood. At the same time, the design of the canopy should not contradict the exterior of the building. This is expressed both in the lines of the frame and in the colors. The width of the visor should be such that the projection on each side of the door is at least 50 cm. Only in this case can we speak of a sufficient protective function.

Types of designs

The classification of canopies is most often made according to the method of design of the roofing decking, and the names correspond to the name of a roof of a similar design. It follows that they can be:

• single-pitched;
• gable;
• multi-slope;
• arched;
• domed;
• concave.

The first option requires least amount material for manufacturing and is light in weight. You can assemble such a structure without special effort with your own hands. It consists of one plane, which is fixed to the wall at the required slope. This design has certain restrictions on the slope, so if the length is long, snow may accumulate on the canopy. The visor with two slopes resembles a triangle. To make such a structure, you will need twice as much material as for a lean-to structure. In this case, the angle of each slope can be increased. This will make it possible to speed up the removal of precipitation from above.

Multi-pitched canopies look great if they are installed on the porch of a house that has a hip or other roof complex shape. It is quite difficult to make such a visor, so you will need to draw up a high-quality and thoughtful drawing, as well as the help of a specialist. Arched canopies are a semicircular structure. It is worth choosing if the house design has rounded shapes with which the canopy will be combined. Otherwise, it is better not to take risks with experiments. This also applies to dome visors. They are to a certain extent similar to arched ones, but have an additional bend in the front part of the structure.

Pay attention! Concave structures are a type of single-pitch canopy. Their disadvantage is poor sediment drainage, although appearance they can be quite attractive.

Roof decking

The choice of roofing decking is important step when designing the structure of the canopy over the entrance. All materials that are suitable for these purposes can be divided into two large groups:

• polymer;
• metal.

From the first group, they most often choose cellular polycarbonate. This is really good material, which has the following advantages:

• light weight;
• ease of installation;
• light transmittance;
• pleasant appearance;
• ease of giving a rounded shape;
• variety of color solutions;
• resistance to chemical influences.

Polycarbonate is capable of partially transmitting light, which can be useful for a visor. Before purchasing polycarbonate, you need to make sure that it has protective film, which minimizes exposure to ultraviolet rays. If there is no such film, then the material will quickly dry out and crack. Among the disadvantages of polycarbonate, its fragility may be critical. If hail is not uncommon in the area where you plan to install the canopy, then it is better to choose a different type of flooring, since at the first precipitation the polycarbonate will be completely damaged.

The most common metal roofing materials are corrugated sheeting and metal shingles. They have similar properties, but metal tiles look more attractive. Among the positive qualities of these materials it is worth highlighting:

• mechanical strength;
• light weight;
• long service life;
• possibility of self-installation;
• possibility of giving a round shape;
• affordable price;
• wide choice of colors.

In terms of mechanical strength, metal flooring is superior to polycarbonate. They can also be bent to a certain radius to obtain the desired shape of the visor. Metal tiles and corrugated sheets are more resistant to wind loads. Strong hail can leave dents, but will not penetrate metal sheet. One of the disadvantages of the material is its noise. Even a little rain will drum well on the visor.

Self-production

Any work begins with planning. It will help you correctly calculate your strengths and means and take into account possible difficulties in achieving your goal. This is also true when making a visor, so the first step will be its design.

Design

To make the design process easier for yourself, it is better to take a photo of the entrance first. In the photograph it is easier to select the required dimensions and shape of the future structure. This can be done either manually or in a graphic editor. When drawing up a drawing, you need to consider several points:

• width of the structure;
• extension length of the structure;
• number of supports;
• slope angle.

It was already said above that the canopy should be 50 cm wider than the entrance on each side, but this rule is not valid if there is a large porch. In this case, you need to make sure that the canopy covers the sides of the porch. The length of the stem can be adjusted depending on your wishes. If the visor is too long, then additional supports are simply installed. The number of supports will depend on the complexity of the structure and its weight. Usually a wall mount and two supports are sufficient. The angle of inclination is selected in the same way as for the roof that is on the house.

Preparatory work

The preparatory process consists of purchasing necessary materials and missing tools. Materials you will need:

• selected roofing decking;
• metal profile pipe with dimensions 50×30 and 40×20 mm;
• fastening consumables;
• cement;
• sand.

You can't do without a tool:

• Bulgarians;
• screwdriver;
• hammer drill;
• roulette;
• marker;
• welding machine.

Do not forget about personal protective equipment, for example, glasses, gloves and clothing made of natural fibers.

Installation

The first step is to prepare the frame of the future structure from a 40×20 mm profile pipe. Depending on the selected dimensions, blanks are cut. Two of them must correspond to the height of the porch, the other two must correspond to its length. The size of two more blanks is selected in the process. These components should form a right triangle. First of all, parts whose dimensions are known are welded together in pairs. They should be located at right angles.

This can be achieved with a special clamp or vice. The entire seam should not be welded in one pass, as the angle will be broken. It is better to make small tacks, level the workpiece, and then completely boil it. When everything is ready, you can measure the length of the hypotenuse. Two more elements are cut out with a grinder, and they are welded into place. Now you need to combine the triangles into general design visor To do this, they are connected by strips at the corners. To increase the rigidity of the canopy frame at the resulting rectangle, which will be adjacent to the wall, it is necessary to weld several transverse strips.

The next step is to install metal elements under the sheathing on which the porch roofing will be attached. Once the porch frame is ready, it can be installed on the wall. This will make it easier to secure it. Several holes are drilled in the legs of the triangle that will be adjacent to the wall. They must match in diameter the diameter of the anchor with which the fastening will be made. The porch frame is leaned against the installation site and the location of the holes is transferred to the wall. Holes are drilled in the wall using a hammer drill.

Now you can strip the porch frame. All rust must be removed from it. The easiest way to do this is grinder or a grinder with an appropriate attachment. After this, the porch frame is painted. When it dries, you can install it roofing material. If it is corrugated sheeting or metal tiles, then they should be secured with roofing screws with rubber seals. Polycarbonate can also be secured with them, but you shouldn't overdo it with polycarbonate. If you tighten the screws too much, they will simply crush the flooring. Next, the visor rises and locks in place.

After installation, it is necessary to seal the junction of the canopy to the wall. This can be done using various mastics or a piece of roofing material. If the visor extends too far, racks are mounted. They must first be welded to the frame. Two holes 50 cm deep are dug under them. The part of the canopy posts that will be in the ground is covered bitumen mastic which will protect them from rusting. The racks are lowered into place and the space around them is filled concrete mortar. Another visor option for self-assembly is in the video.

Resume

As you can see, make simplest option installation of a single-pitch canopy will not pose any problems even for an inexperienced craftsman. The main requirement is to have the ability to work with various power tools.

A canopy over the porch is a seemingly small detail of the building, but it is impossible to imagine a private house without it. It’s worth going out onto the porch in the rain at least once to understand how important it is to install a reliable canopy over it. Providing comfort its functions are not limited - the canopy is also necessary for protection entrance group from the negative effects of precipitation, as well as for home decoration. When the time comes to move on to arranging a canopy over the porch of the house, a lot of questions arise: from the material of manufacture to the possibility of creating a canopy with your own hands. Each of these issues requires detailed consideration so that in the future the canopy can cope 100% with its tasks.

No. 1. Basic requirements for a visor

Regardless of whether you buy a ready-made visor or make it yourself, it must meet some requirements:

No. 2. Porch canopy material

The two main components of any visor are frame and outer covering. The main strength and decorative qualities of the visor depend on them. The frame can be wooden or metal(forged or welded from tubes and angles). Metal is more durable and practical, while forged is also more luxurious in appearance. The metal frame is best option unless we are talking about wooden house: in this case, it may simply not be combined with the main building. You will have to take more care of the tree, and its durability is significantly lower.

Options outer covering a lot. Let's look at the main advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

Polycarbonate visor

Translucent flexible sheets have found wide application not only in the arrangement of gazebos and fences, but also in the design of canopies.

Advantages:

Among shortcomings not the highest resistance to mechanical damage, so scratches and cracks may appear on the material over time. In addition, polycarbonate without protective coating will darken or turn yellow when exposed to sunlight.

Plastic visor

Glass canopy

No. 6. How to make a visor with your own hands?

You can try to make simple designs yourself - this is a big savings. If you have enough experience, you can also take on complex visors arched shape. The entire manufacturing process consists of stages such as design and calculation of the necessary materials, creation of a frame (wooden or metal), installation of the frame on the wall and arrangement of the external covering.

Design

When it comes to construction work, even if not the most serious ones, can't do without a drawing. The drawing indicates the shape and dimensions of the future canopy. The width of the canopy should be 50-60 cm greater than the width of the front door. The minimum length of the overhang is 80 cm. If we are talking about a single-slope canopy, then it is necessary to provide for a slope: the optimal value is 20 degrees. The resulting drawing will help in carrying out installation work, and will also help you figure out how much and what materials you will need.

Creating a metal frame

It will be easiest to work with profile pipe triangular section. First you need to cut the pipe sections of the required size, and then move on to. First of all, weld the base of the visor frame in the shape of the letter P, then fasten the main elements. As a rule, the frame is completely assembled on the ground, much less often they continue to attach some elements to the frame already mounted on the wall.

Quantity jumpers depends on the length of the overhang and the type of material used for covering. If corrugated sheeting is used, then the distance between the slats must be at least 30 cm. The final stage is the installation of the eaves strip, as well as the gutter and pipe, if provided for by the design.

Working with straight parts is not so difficult - the labor intensity increases if it is necessary to make arched canopy. In this case, metal pipes are cut with a large margin and bent with a pipe bender or gas wrench. In the absence of such tools, you can use. With its help, counter cuts are made on the pipe every 30-40 cm, after which it is bent until the desired radius is reached, and the joints of the slots are connected by welding. The second and subsequent pipes are treated in exactly the same way, and to achieve the same bend it is necessary to constantly apply the first pipe as a sample. Now all that remains is to cut off the excess and weld it with the workpiece.

If the visor is large and heavy enough, do not forget to weld it to the frame stops, which will lead from the outer corners of the canopy to the wall. When everything welding work finished seams can be smoothed with a grinder, then prime the metal as well. The next step is to create holes in the pipes for attaching the structure to the wall. For these purposes, use anchors or. Small canopies are attached in four places: at the top and bottom of each edge, but large, heavy structures will need additional ones. It is better to mark the installation location of the visor on the wall in advance - this will simplify the work. The covering can be attached to the installed frame.

Installation of external covering

For self-creation it is better to choose a visor polycarbonate or corrugated sheet– they are as simple as possible to operate, and in case of installation errors, financial losses will not be so significant. The corrugated sheeting is attached to the frame using roofing screws with rubber washers, polycarbonate - using self-tapping screws and thermal washers.

At the points of attachment to the frame, holes are drilled on the polycarbonate. A silicone or rubber layer must be installed between the frame and the polycarbonates. Thermal washers are not screwed very tightly to allow the sheets to move slightly. Sheet sections must be covered with an end profile. It is advisable to leave small gaps between the polycarbonate sheets for thermal expansion. After the material is completely installed on the frame, you can seal the seam where the canopy adjoins the wall, for which a metal strip is used.

Canopy on supports

For large and heavy visors, the above scheme is not suitable. Not everyone will decide to erect a canopy on supports - the process requires special knowledge and great experience , therefore, for informational purposes, we present an approximate sequence of actions. First, supports are made with a distance of no more than 2 m from each other. They can be made of brick, concrete or metal and require foundation preparation. Recesses are made in the wall for the beams, which are laid on supports and in the recesses. After this, the rafter part of the canopy is erected, the sheathing and bottom lining are made, and a spot can be arranged in the canopy.

Creating a wooden frame

A wooden frame can be made with minimal training in construction work. The sequence of actions is as follows:

In conclusion

A wide selection of materials allows you to create a canopy over a porch of any shape and size, but while you are carried away by the decorative component, do not forget about the main functions of the canopy. take on self-production It is possible if you are completely confident in your abilities, otherwise the process risks turning into wasted money and time.

Either without or build a canopy.

This is how to make a canopy over the porch we will discuss later.

To make a canopy they use different materials, but we will talk about polycarbonate.

When planning the design, the following factors are taken into account:

1. Dimensions and individual frame details;
2. Types of materials you will use;
3. Sheet Types ;
4. Fastening the structure to the house;
5. Fasteners and hardware for connecting parts;
6. Drawings from different sides.

Materials and tools

To make a polycarbonate canopy you need the following materials:

1. To make the frame, metal corners and steel profiles are used.
2. Polycarbonate sheet;
3. End connecting profile;
4. Fastening parts;
5. Press washers;
6. Galvanized self-tapping screws;
7. for metal and primer.

If according to the plan the structure is supposed to have supports, then for their installation it is supposed to prepare sand, cement, crushed stone, and the presence of the supports themselves is necessary.

These supports are made from metal pipes or steel profiles, wooden supports are not suitable for this.

In order to concrete the supports, the following tools are needed:

1. Two shovels (bayonet and shovel);
2. Buckets;
3. Container for mixing concrete;
4. Trowel;
5. Tamping;

To work you will also need:

Stages of construction of a polycarbonate canopy with your own hands.

Frame parts are connected using welding and bolts. Large canopies are best welded, due to this the structure will be more durable and reliable during use. To make the sheathing use a profile small size(20x20 mm).

Polycarbonate cutting is performed circular saw or a hacksaw.

The material is released protected by a special film; it is best not to remove this film when cutting to avoid cracking.

If you connect materials using bolts, then the degree of their charging should be periodically checked, because during cyclones or gusty winds these zones can relax, which can lead to distortion of the structure.

You can build a canopy over a polycarbonate porch with your own hands, but if you don’t have the time or skills, it’s best to use the services of professionals. Or if it is possible to install ready-made canopies over the porch, install it.

We hope you found this article helpful. We wish you good luck!

A canopy over the porch, mounted using polycarbonate sheets, is practical and at the same time stylish solution to protect against all sorts of natural surprises. At the same time, along with purely practical functions, it also plays an important aesthetic role, as one of the elements decorative design buildings. The photo shows some amazingly beautiful decorative polycarbonate visors that give unique view the entire appearance of the house.

Advantages of protective polycarbonate structures over the porch

Polycarbonate canopies installed above the porch have a number of functions that make them important element the entire structure of the house.

Let's take a closer look at all the stages of making such an external canopy on a porch or entrance doors to the house.

Types of polycarbonate

On modern market building materials There are several varieties of this polymer that can be used to construct a visor.

Cellular. The most common and popular variety, widely used on the farm. Structurally consists of two thin sheets, connected to each other by longitudinal jumpers. The result is a structure from the inside that looks like a honeycomb, which is where its name comes from. The main advantage of cellular polycarbonate is its low cost and practicality in use. Standard sizes such sheets can be either 2 x 6 or 2 x 12 m. The thickness of the sheet can range from 4 to 16 mm. Such sheets are painted in the most various colors what makes them great option decorative design of the building facade.

Monolithic. As the name suggests, such a sheet consists of a solidly molded polymer that does not contain air voids inside. It differs from the previous type by increased strength and resistance to various mechanical damage. At the same time, in terms of transparency it is practically not inferior to glass. Its only disadvantages are more high cost and more complex processing.

Wavy. It is a variety monolithic polycarbonate, characterized by a wavy shape. This makes it even more durable due to the waves, which are stiffening ribs. A visor made from such material can easily serve you for decades. But its cost, unfortunately, is even higher than that of a monolithic polymer.

First stage. Design selection

Making a polycarbonate canopy with your own hands is not such a difficult task - the main thing is to take this matter seriously. First of all, you need to decide on the type of structure. You need to decide whether the visor will be made in the form of metal or wooden structure. A metal frame is much more durable, and with appropriate craftsmanship it looks much more aesthetically pleasing than a wooden one. However, to create a decorative metal frame with your own hands, you will need to put in a lot more effort.

However, today it is quite possible to order or purchase at a hardware store ready-made elements metal frame of various configurations. If you decide to make a metal frame with your own hands, you need, at a minimum, to be qualified as a welder. But if you want to create something extraordinary, for example, in the Baroque or Empire style, then you will need quite a deep knowledge of blacksmithing.

The simplest option is to make a canopy over the porch from wood. Of course, from the point of view of durability and its decorative qualities, this option is inferior to a metal frame. However, with appropriate skill in handling wood, you can make a structure that is quite strong, durable and beautiful.

In the same way, the size and shape of the frame depends only on your aesthetic preferences: whether it will be a small canopy directly above the entrance, or an extensive canopy along the facade of the house.

Second stage. Visor drawing

The next stage is drawing up a drawing of the future structure. To do this, use a tape measure to take all the necessary dimensions of the porch and transfer them to paper in the scale we need. Using this drawing of the porch, we determine the amount of materials we need - polycarbonate, wood or metal. After this, we purchase everything necessary and proceed directly to the manufacture of the visor.

Third stage. Making a frame with your own hands

After this, again based on the drawing, we begin preparatory work to create a visor. First of all, you need to mark and cut the material according to the prepared dimensions. The metal frame is best made from profiled pipes of square or rectangular cross-section. You can also use forged ready-made frames - they do not require additional supports and are attached directly to the wall of the house. Another option is a frame, one side attached to the house and the other side supported by support pillars. This design is usually used when there is sufficient large sizes canopy

Installation of supports

If you have taken on the task of installing a canopy over the porch with your own hands, then you will need to choose the type of installation of support pillars. The supports for the canopy over the porch can be made from any material. Will fit wooden poles, metal or asbestos cement pipes. They can be attached either to the surface of the porch or directly mounted on the ground. In the first case, wooden supports can be attached to the porch using anchor bolts. For installation on the porch surface metal poles You will need to weld embedded plates with holes for bolts to the bottom of the pipe, with which they will be secured.

Another option is a structure separate from the porch, resting directly on the ground. To do this, they dig holes 30-50 cm deep, at the bottom of which a gravel cushion 10 cm thick is placed. Then metal or asbestos-cement pipes are installed in them, which are filled with concrete. The canopy frame is mounted on top of the resulting supports using welding or bolts.

Canopy frame

The types of canopies over the porch can be completely different - arched, straight single-pitch or gable. It all depends on the shape of the frame you are going to make. In this case, you need to be guided by both practicality and aesthetics, since the canopy over the porch essentially becomes the “face” of the entire house. In this case, the distance between the rafters should not be made wider than 50 cm. During operation, this is sufficient lightweight material, like cellular polycarbonate, can experience quite heavy loads in the form of snow, which, if too much big step between rafters may cause it to break, crack, or bend. After assembly, both wooden and metal frames must be processed by special means, extending their service life.

Roofing device

The most technologically advanced material when constructing a canopy over a porch with your own hands is cellular polycarbonate - it is quite light and can be easily processed. This material can be cut with almost any tool - an angle grinder, a knife, a jigsaw. At the same time, it does not crack or break. And when installing it on a frame, thanks to its flexibility, it easily accepts the required form. At the same time, critical stresses are not created inside the sheet, which could lead to destruction of the material in winter.

The only thing that is recommended when working with cellular polycarbonate, after installing the canopy over the porch, close its ends with special covers. The point is that when high humidity air, especially in autumn and spring, condensation accumulates inside the leaf cavities, which freezes when the temperature drops at night, sometimes tearing the thin bridges that hold the plates together. And this, in turn, can significantly reduce the service life of a polycarbonate roof.

Bottom line

As you can see from all of the above, making a visor with your own hands is not so difficult. The most important thing here is to be able to hold an instrument in your hands, and to have some creative skills. First of all, have a penchant for spatial thinking in order to clearly imagine what kind of protective structure you would like to see over your porch. It is also important to be able to draw up drawings and work with them. Otherwise, it all comes down to patience and skill, without which it is impossible to build even such a sufficiently large one with your own hands. simple design, like a canopy over a porch.