Custom-designed, overhead-supported aluminum canopies from Tennessee Valley Metals provide high-quality, attractive protection from the elements as needed for entrances, loading docks, exit doors, and much more.
Are you considering adding an architectural rod-supported canopy to your property? Or perhaps designing a new development and suspect metal awnings would add value to your construction project?
Tennessee Valley Metals is a dependable, established company that specializes in creating world-class custom commercial aluminum canopies. Available in a range of designs, architectural canopies can greatly enhance the look of a building’s exterior and provide a range of functional benefits.
Tennessee Valley Metals’ solutions include architectural canopies designed to maximize efficiency in entryways and loading docks, and custom awning designs to boost the architectural appeal of your project. The architectural canopies from Tennessee Valley Metals feature custom awning designs to enhance the architectural appearance of the project.
Styles of Rod Supported Canopies
TVM can design an array of different extruded aluminum canopy systems for business use depending on customer requirements. The style options we provide most frequently include hanger rods, support arms, and bracket options.
All our canopy systems are made from extruded aluminum. Over the years, we’ve found that aluminum provides the durability needed for a canopy project while at the same time being lightweight and easy to work with.
Styles
- Arched
- Custom
Key Features of Our Rod-Supported Canopies
Our rod-supported canopy systems are engineered to provide dependable overhead protection, architectural appeal, and long-term durability for commercial applications.
Features and specifications may include:
- Extruded aluminum 6063 alloy
- T-6 temper
- Standard tubular rod supports or optional rod and clevis combinations
- Interlocking self-flashing extruded deck sections
- Multiple fascia profile options
- Aluminum flashing
- Stainless steel exposed fasteners
- Scupper plate drainage with optional downspouts
- Multiple finish and color options
- Standard one-year manufacturer’s warranty
Benefits of Rod Supported Canopies
When going to commercial buildings, such as schools, churches, hotels, offices, or any other commercial properties, the open pathways can benefit from engineered walkway covers. There are several benefits to keep in mind when choosing to add a canopy or canopies to your project.
Cost Savings
Business owners spend considerable amounts of money on heating and cooling solutions for the workplace. Adding canopies, whether it is a hanger rod canopy or a suspended canopy system, helps to protect your entryways from extreme weather, and helps to keep the internal temperature unaffected.
Attractive Addition
The installation of an architectural walkway adds class to your structure. Along with adding to the aesthetic design of the building, canopies help to keep pathways clear from falling leaves and other debris
Protection from the Elements
One of the most important things that a canopy can provide is protection from the elements, providing the safety of the walkway cover system, regardless of the weather they are facing. Covered walkways and architectural canopies can help your employees and customers stay dry and provide shade in the summer.
Finish and Appearance Options
Tennessee Valley Metals offers a range of finish options to support both long-term durability and architectural appearance. Available coating systems include:
- AAMA 2603 finishes
- AAMA 2604 finishes
- AAMA 2605 finishes
Available color selections include TVM Standard Colors, TVM Premium Colors, TVM Wood Finish, and clear or bronze anodized finishes.
TVM Standard Colors include White, Bronze, and Silver.
TVM Premium Colors include Slate Gray, Charcoal, Military Blue, Interstate Blue, Burgundy, Colonial Red, Terra Cotta, Cardinal Red, Matte Black, Hartford Green, Hemlock Green, Patina Green, Medium Bronze, Sierra Tan, Granite, Sandstone, Almond, and Evergreen.
Because colors can display differently across monitors and devices, online color charts should be treated as an approximation of the actual finish. Final color selection should be confirmed through the appropriate TVM finish and color resources.
