Visor above the porch

The canopy above the porch is an architectural and facade design that performs a practical and decorative function. The visor must protect the door and the surrounding area from the sun and rain. For example, in winter, after a snowfall, a door without a canopy opens with difficulty. And the effects of rain and sun very quickly lead to deformation and damage to the door trim.

In addition to practical value, the canopy above the entrance performs an aesthetic function. The impression of the entire building as a whole depends on its form, style of execution, material. The canopy, if desired, becomes not just an element of the design, it can serve as a home decoration, a real work of art.

Types of Canopies

By the nature of the design, the visors are of two types:

• Modular - characterized by the presence of prefabricated elements, ease of installation and can be designed with side canopies.

• Monolithic is a visor, which is a single whole with the walls of the house. Differs in durability and durability.

The materials for the visor can be used in a wide variety of ways: metal tiles, special glass, polycarbonate, wood, metal. The main condition is that the design of the canopy is in harmony with the overall style of the house.

The shape of the visor also depends on the architectural style of the building and the individual preferences of the owner. If desired, you can simulate a canopy of the most unusual form.

By type of attachment, visors are of two types:

• pendant - are relatively small in size and are made of very light material, as they are attached using pendants.

• canopy with supports - are fastened with supports that can be mounted vertically or at an angle (resting against the wall).

Design solution

The design of the visor gives the whole structure a unique and originality, so it is important to pay due attention to this issue. For example, supporting beams can be decorated in the form of columns in the antique style, which will give the house sophistication and aristocracy.

Wooden supports, styled in antiquity, with a gable classic visor, will create a fabulous image of the building. At the same time, style support in landscape design elements will help to achieve the completeness of the picture.

Laconic monolithic visor, decorated in the style of the entire building, will help to create a strict presentable image.

Another win-win design option visor - the use of the same architectural elements with other parts of the facade. For example, with a veranda or a slope of the roof.

Arched visors look very impressive. This form will soften the shape of the facade and make the house visually more welcoming and cozy.

Visor size

The size of the visor affects the functionality, and depends, as a rule, on individual preferences, the desired protection and visual effect. Small canopies will approach a small house with a small porch. At the same time, it is important to take into account the dimensions of the door: the visor supports should allow it to be opened wide enough.

The large visor is more functional: it protects a large porch area from precipitation, and if desired it can also be located above the windows (which will protect them from pollution).

A large canopy will look good on a solid building with an appropriate porch. At the same time, it is important to strengthen the porch mounts, because a large area will have an increased load from precipitation.

Backlight

An important part of a competent approach in the design of the visor is the installation of suitable lighting. For free movement in the dark, you need a sufficient amount of backlight. With laconic strict forms of the visor, the installation of built-in lamps is an ideal solution. They will not violate the overall composition and emphasize the restraint of the lines of the porch.

Also, built-in spotlights are suitable for illuminating the porch with active decorative elements. In this case, they do not attract attention, while maintaining the main emphasis on the active composition.

Pendant decorative lamps will look good with a small peak in the classical style. This lighting option adds sophistication to the entire structure.

Another kind of lighting is wall lights. This option is universal and suitable for visors of any size and shape, the main thing is to take into account the general design concept when choosing such lighting.

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