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Top Left: Cantilevered canopies are perfect for the smaller site
Top right: When installing a canopy at a school it is recommended to use round legs on the outside of the shelter to avoid injury should a child run into them
•Free Standing Canopy A free standing canopy is the most popular and most versatile canopy style. Being free standing these canopies are able to support their own weight and therefore be located either adjacent to an existing building or separately as required
• Cantilevered Canopy Anchored at one end only, a cantilevered canopy is a free standing canopy with one row of legs rather than two. This style of canopy is perfect for where space is at a premium or where the ground conditions are unsuitable for a free stand- ing canopy. These are also ideal for nursery sites as they reduce the risk of a child tripping whilst playing in the shelter
2. Multi-use
As mentioned earlier, canopies can be used for a variety of applications. Walkways can be used to join buildings together and create a sense of cohesion in a project, whereas a large free standing canopy could be used to create a covered outdoor dining area. Since the implementation of the smoking ban in 2007, the
leisure industry has been leading the charge making the most of their pub gardens. Adding shelters, and in some cases heating,
to pub gardens has enabled these businesses to adapt and respond to their customer's needs. As well as the leisure industry, schools and education estab-
lishments are also reaping the benefits from installing canopies. By partially covering a play area with canopies pupils are able to make the most of their break times whatever the weather. When installing in a school area, the age of the pupils and
the intended use of the structure must be aken into considera- tion during the design process. For example, round legs on the outside of the structure, rather than square, reduces the risk of injury should a child run into the canopy. While round legs are preferable on the outside, square legs are better suited for the side that joins onto the existing building. This allows the legs to sit flush against the building, reducing the risk of little fingers getting trapped between the structures
3. Enhance a design
Lastly adding a canopy or external shelter will enhance any design. A well used outdoor area will make a building more appealing and inviting for regular building users and visitors alike. Whichever sector you are working on, it is time to reclaim our outside areas and bring them into the heart of the design.
Right: Adding a canopy can enhance a buildings appearance. Here is the little Ripley Day Nursery before the canopy
Far Right: The nursery after the canopy installation
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