WINTER 2018 A Bespoke Solution


To fit in with the design and materials of the existing entrance area this recent installation in Staffordshire used a Kensington Mono Pitch Wall Mounted Entrance Canopy.


Prior to the installation there was a challenge to overcome to ensure the finish was not only smooth but safe. Because of the curtain wall above the entrance we could not use conventional fixings. To get around this we designed and fabricated two bespoke brackets that allowed the canopy to be fixed to the walls either side of the entrance. To take the weight of the Kensington the brackets had to be robust (as you can see in the pictures) but they provided a perfect solution that was neat and cost effective.


The canopy was finished in RAL 7012 Basalt Grey to match the surroundings and a simple drainage solution was applied, meaning the finished installation looks like it has always been there. This once again shows the flexibility of the Kensington system and how with the right ideas and calculations we can take on the most challenging of projects.


Quality Counts


Now it is not our job to tell you things that you already know but we have a sneaky suspicion that not everybody knows quite how far the requirements for CE Marking go and how they apply to structures such as canopies.


How it works -BS EN 1090 -CE Marking for Structural Steel components became a legal requirement under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) as of the 1st July 2014. The CPR seeks to harmonise the safety performance and ensure traceability of construction products across the European Union (EU); as such it is now a criminal offence to make these available for sale on the European market unless they are CE Marked.


To CE Mark structural steelwork, all members of the supply chain (Importers, Designers, Distributors and Manufacturers and their subcontractors) must be certified for compliance with the harmonised standard BS EN 1090 ? Execution of Steel Structures and Aluminium Structures. This standard covers fabricated steel and aluminium components for ?


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incorporation? into structures such as buildings, bridges, highways, docks and stadia etc.


At Able Canopies, we conform to strict procedures when supplying steel and aluminium structures, we are audited every year to strict guidance and must conform to display the CE logo. You and your customers rest assured your product is fit for purpose.


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