Style Copper

Tips for choosing a copper awning

So you’ve decided to go with the look and durability of copper awnings instead of a cloth awning, but you’re wondering what styles and types to choose.  Here are several things to consider as you choose the perfect awning for your home or building.

Tip 1:  Consider the Architectural Style: The first thing to think about when choosing a copper awning is the architectural style of your home or building.  Copper is a very versatile material, so you can choose awnings to match any style.

Some specific architectural style suggestions include:

• Victorian style home - choose an awning with ornate details, including carved edges.
• Contemporary-style home - perhaps you should choose a copper awning with smooth seams and clean lines.  Maybe a round dome shape would create the best look.
• Traditional ranch style home - consider an awning with detailed or raised seams and more ornate iron work.

Tip 2:  Evaluate Size and Cost: Copper awnings come in a variety of standard sizes as well as custom sizes – and generally speaking the larger the awning the greater the cost will be. Pricing for awnings will often be based on 48” wide x 24’ high as these are the dimensions needed to adequately cover most standard sized doors or windows.  However for double entrance doors, larger windows, businesses or other custom applications you may not find what you need under standard sizes and may need a custom quote.

Tip 3:  Review Iron Bracket Choices: Copper awnings can include wrought iron brackets.  These brackets can have different styles such as the spear, scroll or fleur de lis styles.

Mixing the richness of copper with the classic style of wrought iron presents a simple and elegant look.  You can even match the wrought iron fence or gate on your property. Would you rather create a classic awning look with nothing but copper?  Well, then you can choose a canopy or wedge style with copper sides.

Tip 4:  Choose a Color:  A unique quality to copper is that it changes appearance over time – or “patinas.”  As copper is exposed to the elements, it changes color, fading from shiny brown, to darker brown, and eventually to a greenish shade.  This patina shell protects the copper interior.

You can choose to treat your copper awnings to maintain that “bright as a penny look”.  Alternatively, you can use a product to speed up the patina process to create an instant classic, weathered look.

No matter what your taste – find a copper awning style to suit your needs.

Copper is a versatile metal for awnings.  By considering the type of exterior you’re seeking to accent with a copper awning, your own personal style, your desired copper coverage and color, and of course your budget - you can choose something both stylish and functional.  Copper awnings can match any style from traditional to contemporary.  Best of all, they do so while providing unmatched durability and protection from the elements.

About the Author

Andre’ Savoie writes for Crescent City Copper, a custom sheet metal fabricator of metal copper awnings. Visit our website to browse a full range of copper awnings to suit any style or budget.

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