Glass Canopies
Glass canopies give clean weather cover at entrances while keeping natural light. The Glass Balustrade Company designs, supplies and installs complete entrance canopy systems across the UK. You get survey, CAD, manufacture and installation from one team.
- Wire rod, steel frame or frameless options
- Clear or opaque laminated glass
- Powder coated metalwork to any RAL
- Supply only kits or full install
Glass canopies for homes and commercial sites
From front doors to large retail entrances. Measured, made and installed.
Why choose glass canopies
Glass canopies protect doors and walkways from rain and direct sun while keeping the area bright. Our team handles the full process so you avoid coordination risk and delays.
- Made to your opening width, projection and load needs
- Clean look that suits modern and traditional facades
- Weather resistant materials with low upkeep
- Nationwide install by our fitters
Types of glass canopies
Two core systems cover most projects. We size each canopy to suit your doorway or frontage, from a residential door to wide commercial entrances.
Glass Rod / frameless Systems
Economical and neat. Fixes straight into the wall to support a laminated glass panel. Good for typical front doors and narrow shopfronts.
- Cost effective with a simple look
- Clear or opaque glass
- High grade stainless / aluminium hardware for UK weather
- Supply only or full install
Steel Fabrication & Glass
A fabricated steel frame supports the glass. Best for larger spans, deeper projections, or when you want a statement frame.
- Made to measure frames
- Clear or opaque glass
- Frames powder coated to any RAL
- Treated steel for corrosion resistance
Finishes & Options
Choose edge profiles, gutter trims and LED uplights. Add company colours on the frame for retail sites.
- Low-iron glass for higher clarity
- Sandblasted bands for privacy
- Integrated drip edges to control run-off
Glass Rod or frameless Systemss
Both our glass rod and frameless systems give practical cover at a keen prices. They suit homes and light commercial doorways where you want a minimal look and fast install.
Key benefits
- Cost effective without cutting quality
- Shields from rain and direct sun
- Clear or opaque laminated glass
- Premium stainless rod sets
- Supply only or supply and install
Features
We use high quality stainless for all rods, brackets and fixings. Tracks are aluminium. Any metalwork can be optionally powder coated. Clear glass keeps the entrance bright while opaque glass diffuses light and adds privacy.
The clean geometry suits brick, render and composite cladding. Fixing layout and glass thickness are set to the opening width and projection you need.
Steel fabrication glass canopies
Steel frame canopies span wider entrances and deeper projections. Ideal for offices, apartments, schools and retail like DIY stores and supermarkets.
What you get
- Measured frame built to your opening
- RAL powder coat to match brand colours
- Clear or opaque laminated glass
- Surface preparation and protective finish
Use cases
Front doors, apartment lobbies, office entrances etc. Also suitable for long runs eg for retail entrances. We size from small 1.0–1.5 m doors up to multi-bay frontages.
Examples of glass canopies
Recent work includes rod canopies to residential doors, steel frame canopies to offices, and wider retail entrances. We handle survey through to final fix.
Get pricing for glass canopies
Send rough sizes or photos. We will return an itemised quote with lead time.
Our process for glass canopies
We design and build each canopy to suit your structure and use. You deal with one team for survey, design, fabrication and install.
Survey & Design
Site survey, fixings review and CAD. We set glass thickness, rod count or frame members and projection to suit loads and wall type.
Fabrication
Stainless hardware and laser cut steel. Frames protected and powder coated to your colour.
Installation
Installed by our team with planned access and clean finishing. We keep disruption low.
Quality
Laminated safety glass as standard. Hardware and coatings specified for UK weather exposure.
Glass canopy FAQs
What sizes do you cover?
Do you do supply only?
What glass do you use?
What frame finishes are available?
Typical lead time?
Do you work nationwide?
Send door width, desired projection and a photo of the wall. We will price the right glass canopy system for you.