Glass Canopies in The UK
If you’re lucky enough to have some outside area next to your property, make the most of it by installing a glass canopy! These permanent roofed structures allow appreciating fresh air whatever the British weather decides. Rain or shine, a glass canopy enables enjoying your garden, patio or driveway while remaining dry as a bone. Intrigued to learn more? Read on as Glazing Works London gives you the lowdown on benefits, styles and pricing.
The Benefits of Glass Canopies
Unlike flimsy temporary gazebos vulnerable to gusts of wind, glass canopies provide solid weather protection thanks to:
- Toughened Safety Glass - built to British Standards ensuring resilience to elements and breakages
- Integrated Water Drainage - angled designs prevent heavy rain or snow accumulation
- Secure Structural Support - robust steelwork and concrete footing anchors canopy in place
As well as reliable shelter, glass canopies deliver heaps of advantages:
- Make the Most of Available Space - reclaim agreeing areas of your property previously avoided due to being exposed
- Maintain Connection Between Indoors & Out - glass keeps sightlines clear along with fresh feeling
- Provide Covered Transitional Zone - leave boots and brollies out keeping interior floors mess-free
- Enable Alfresco Relaxation Anytime - enjoy a G&T regardless if it's raining cats and dogs out!
- Host Guests Protected from Unpredictable Weather - takes the stress out of garden parties
- Adds Valuable Square Footage - increases usable area without major construction work
- Looks Ultra Sleek and Modern - glass structures integrate beautifully into old and new builds
Canopies give homeowners wonderful flexibility transforming previously wasted zones into functional spaces. Position above patios for lounging nooks or by rear doors to avoid traipsing wet grass indoors.
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Types of Glass Canopies
Getting down to design, glass canopies come in all shapes and sizes. Consider your preferred style:
Lean-to Canopies - Affixed to an exterior house wall for cost-effective one-sided coverage. Ideal above entranceways.
Free-standing Canopies - Standalone structure for sheltering spaces detached from property. Enable enclosing parking spots.
Victorian Canopies - Elegant curved glass in iron framing. Recreate traditional porch aesthetic.
Veranda Canopies - Larger rectangular design mounted on pillars stretching across rear of home. Seamlessly expands living areas.
Bespoke Canopies - Fully customised one-off pieces tailored to site parameters. Creates maximum impact.
Bespoke glass canopies are most popular as they can be adapted to awkward angular sites that off-the-shelf designs fail to fit. If budget allows, make it unique with curved screens, decorative beams and finished in colours like graphite grey or pastel blue powder coating.
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Things to Consider Before Installation
Excited to get your glass canopy ordered? Wait a minute! Here's critical considerations beforehand:
Check Planning Permission Requirements - Local council rules dictate size and height limitations based on proximity to boundaries. Getting consent takes 8-12 weeks typically.
Assess Necessary Base Works - Soil type and load capacity determines what foundations and drainage are needed. More substantial in clay-based or sloping gardens.
Measure Precisely - Laser guided site surveys essential to determine exact canopy specifications so manufacturing is 100% accurate to achieve perfect fit.
Chat Access Challenges - Bringing glass panels, tools and machinery into rear gardens requires evaluating potential wall/fence removal if restricted entry points.
Consider Embedding Lighting - Get electricians to run outdoor grade cabling ready to integrate LED strip or spotlights. Transforms space at night.
Have Realistic Timeline - Span 18-20 weeks from initial designs through approving plans, production, base building and final fitting. Vast majority is manufacturing elements offsite.
Ask Glazing Works London to visit confirming the practicalities before committing financially. Things look different on paper to reality! Our consultants determine the optimum glass canopy solution for any situation.
How Much is a Bespoke Glass Canopy?
Pricing is determined by:
- Area Covered - Smaller 10m2 lean-tos start around £5k. Larger 30m2 verandas are £15k+
- Type of Glass - Standard or acoustic, toughened safety & solar reflective extras
- Degree of Bespoke Design - More intricate equates to £££
- Access Complexity - Ease of equipment and glass delivery impacts labour
- Base Works Needed - More substantial foundations bump up job
- Additional Integrated Features - Lighting, heating and automation boosts cost
As a guide, expect mid-range 20m2 Victorian or Veranda fully fitted glass canopies to set you back £8,000 - £12,000+ VAT through a specialist like Glazing Works London providing everything from initial concept to final snagging.
Worth the investment considering a well-executed glass canopy adds guaranteed weatherproof space to enjoy for a decade or more. Bring family and friends together whatever the skies deciding to do!
Ready to Transform Your Outside Area?
If reading about the benefits of glass canopies has got you tempting to install one in your home, ring the Glazing Works London team today on 020 8050 7046. From porch covers to expansive verandas, our 15+ years’ experience delivers the pinnacle of bespoke glass craftsmanship. Contact us now for your free online glass canopies quotation and let’s get your project underway!