At present, such an architectural element of any structure, like a visor over the entrance door, performs not only a protective function, but also carries a significant decorative load. Especially this applies to private buildings, where any element of the exterior decor is intended to emphasize the individuality and status of the owner.
Types of visors above the entrance door
First of all, it should be said that the visors can differ in their appearance (form). Most visors above the entrance door are triangular (angular) or have an arch construction. But the use of modern roofing materials, such as plastic or polycarbonate, allows you to make visors even the most bizarre forms. Distinctions of peaks and the material of their manufacture.
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The simplest (alas, not the most durable) are the wooden visors above the door. Although aesthetically, such visors can be very effective even at the expense of using artistic woodcarving . Carved sides can be sidewalls (kerchiefs) and a gaze (an element on the front of the visor).
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More durable visors, made of metal. Welded peaks made of rolled metal are very popular. No less popular, but more spectacular in appearance, forged visors over the door with elements of art forging. As a roofing material in such visors, plastic or polycarbonate is now increasingly used. And plastic canopies above the door can be made of darkened plastic. This is especially true for entrance doors located on the south side of the building and exposed to direct sunlight for a long time.
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The use of polycarbonate as a roofing material makes it possible to manufacture visors of the most non-standard forms. This is due to the special internal structure of this material, which looks like a honeycomb. Numerous honeycombs give polycarbonate unsurpassed plasticity. But with all this, the visors over the polycarbonate door have sufficient rigidity, they are reliable, durable and durable.
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Homemade visor above the front door
Since the door visor, in principle, has a fairly simple design, it can be made independently. Especially it concerns wooden constructions. In the case of making a visor made of metal, you should turn to welders or masters of art forging, but only install it yourself, without fail using reliable fasteners.