Our custom-designed architectural sunshades are a great way to reduce energy costs and provide aesthetic appeal for your next project. Commercial aluminum sunshades are also low-maintenance and a cost-efficient way to keep your building cool, which has the added benefit of reducing energy costs.
Make your building energy efficient with architectural aluminum sunshades from Tennessee Valley Metals!
Tennessee Valley Metals is a leading manufacturer of canopy systems for your project. We specialize in high-quality custom aluminum sunshades, walkways, awnings, and canopies for commercial buildings. We custom design architecturally superior sunshades to fit your budget.
Give us a call to learn more about our sun control products!
Aluminum Sunshade Styles
TVM offers custom-designed and manufactured sunshades with intricate patterns and sleek structures. Our signature style of creativity ensures smooth installation and achieves the best curb appeal and energy savings.
Our team will take care of your sun control needs from design to installation. We ensure all your specifications are met and the final product is an exact match to the drawing.
Styles & Types
- Column Supported
- Custom Design
Features and Quick Specs
Our commercial aluminum sunshade systems are engineered for durability, clean architectural appearance, and long-term performance.
Features and specifications may include:
- Extruded aluminum 6063 alloy
- Heat-treated T-6 temper
- Standard 2-inch tubular rods or optional rod-and-clevis combinations
- Extruded aluminum airfoil blades or “Z” louvers
- Optional tubular blade shapes
- Aluminum gutter or tubing fascia
- .032-inch aluminum flashing minimum
- Stainless steel exposed fasteners
- AAMA 2603, 2604, and 2605 finish options
- Multiple blade shapes, blade spacings, trim profiles, mounting options, and color selections available
Sunshade Canopy Applications
Custom sunshades can frame and protect multiple locations, including:
- Storefronts
- Windows
- Doorways
Why Invest in Custom Aluminum Sunshades?
As a business owner, you want your employees to work in a productive environment. Businesses operating with smaller budgets want to save on energy costs. Restaurant owners focus on creating a stunning ambiance for their customers. Architects and construction contractors aim to build commercial spaces of architectural excellence
Aluminum sunshades are the perfect solution to all these concerns and more.
Benefits of Sunshades for Your Organization
Improved Energy Costs
Our aluminum sunshade canopy offers excellent energy efficiency by redirecting and deflecting sunlight. By reducing direct sun exposure, you could save significantly on energy costs.
Low-Maintenance Use
The aluminum sunshade for windows is simple and yet highly functional. It is lightweight and does not incur high maintenance costs.
Better Environment for Work & Pleasure
Watch your employees work productively in a well-lit, temperature-optimized environment. Make use of the additional space outside your restaurant or building by adding strong aluminum sunshades. The aluminum sunshade can contribute to the growth of your business in a variety of ways.
Blade, Trim, and Design Flexibility
Sunshade performance and appearance can be shaped by more than the support method alone. Tennessee Valley Metals offers several design variables to help tailor the final system to the project, including:
- Blade shapes
- Blade spacings
- Trim profiles
- Mounting options
- Color selections
These options allow the sunshade system to be coordinated with the overall façade design while meeting the shading and visual goals of the project.
Finish and Appearance Options
Tennessee Valley Metals offers multiple finish options to help your sunshade system meet both performance and design goals. 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.
