Glass Canopy & Skylight

Overview

Glass Canopy & Skylight

Our glass canopies and skylights offer shelter from the rain while still letting light through. A skylight (also known as a roof light) is a light-permitting glass structure that forms all or part of a building’s roof space for daylighting and ventilation purposes. Meanwhile, a glass canopy provides an attractive and practical feature to a building outside the entrance doors, generally serving as a helpful shelter from the elements.

Each is built with glazed, tempered, and laminated glass supported by robust aluminium structures. Our robust construction provides shelter from inclement weather while still letting in natural light to brighten your surroundings. Our installations mix pragmatism and aesthetic touches to create reliable and eye-catching features for your residential or commercial properties.

Glass canopies are perfect additions to shelter anyone near the entrance or at key locations in and around your property, while skylights flood an area within your property with as much natural light as possible without being blindingly glaring. Both can add substantial modern charm with their progressive aesthetics and natural light advantage.

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Glass Canopy & Skylight

Advatages

Highly Durability

We only use high-grade aluminium to construct the frames of our glass canopies and skylights, ensuring you have a lasting aluminium fixture that provides excellent aesthetic value and maximises natural light in your property.
Low maintenance

Aluminium has impressive resistance to corrosion and damage, affording you a high-quality build with a low maintenance barrier.
Alternative to Traditional Awnings

These fixtures offer a unique alternative to traditional awning structures, especially since they provide plenty of natural light, have a modern aesthetic, and still provide shelter from the elements.
Aesthetically Pleasing

Even an exterior cover for a building can still look its best, and we spare no expense without sacrificing quality and durability.

Disadvantages

Susceptible to Dents & Scratches

Sufficient force can still leave unpleasant damage marks on the surface of the glass canopy and skylight. Repairs are still possible, but fixing flaws and damage may take time.

General Applications of Glass Canopies and Skylights

Protection from the Elements

Glass canopies and skylights offer a welcome respite from the elements, especially on rainy and windy days. Stay dry with confidence as you take shelter under our well-maintained glass canopies and skylights.

Maximising Natural Light

These fixtures use glazed, tinted glass that reduces the sun’s glare from affecting your vision while letting sufficient light in during daylight hours. As such, they make excellent decorative installations with a functional purpose, available in various aesthetic designs to enhance a building’s visual appeal.

Welcome Ventilation

Some glass canopy and skylight styles also provide additional ventilation to help cool your home. Despite relying on clear glass fixtures, the glass panel’s glazing and optional openable elements make your internal temperatures manageable, even on hot and humid days.

Types of Glass Canopy Styles

Glass canopies generally fall into the following categories, combining unique aesthetic appeal and practical function into one neat package.

Entrance Glass Canopies

These glass canopies are affixed at building entrances to shield people from the elements while they prepare to leave. Their artistic touches also draw attention to the building itself.

Window Glass Canopies

These fixtures are mounted above window frames to protect a building’s interior from the elements, even if the window is closed. These are small enough to shade an entire window frame or can be sized to cover a row of windows instead.

Shaded Glass Canopies

These commonly seen shaded fixtures can be standalone installations, such as for a gazebo. Typically mounted on ceilings or rooftops for wider coverage, they provide a pleasant balance of natural light and environmental protection.

Garden Glass Canopies

Commonly installed to provide shelter and visual appeal to outdoor areas, these fixtures are typically found in various exterior spaces such as gardens, backyards, household decks, and patios.

Type of Glass Use for Skylight/canopy

Clear Laminated

For areas that require plenty of sunshine, clear laminated glass offers just that while giving you clear views of the beautiful skyline.

Grey Laminated

Grey laminated glass is slightly tinted to prevent too much glare from the Sun but just enough to let some light in. It is ideal for glass canopies that provide shelter at the entrance or other critical locations of your properties.

Bronze Laminated

Enjoy a bronze sheen as sunlight passes through the glass canopy or skylight, giving your property a touch of classical style with its lovely, warm shine.

Types of Skylight Designs

Skylights also come in various forms and can have additional functions that add considerable value to your property. You can also vary their general shape and opt for three-dimensional designs instead of flat glass panes. These unique shapes still offer the same benefits but add an extra dimension of visual appeal to your property.

Fixed Skylights

These are the most common forms of skylights, typically mounted on ceilings and roofs. They do not provide ventilation, only overhead shelter and allow natural light into your property.

Ventilating Skylights

These roof windows can be freely opened and closed whenever needed. As such, they provide ventilation to areas that might need it, such as kitchens and laundry rooms.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Glass Canopies and Skylights

Glass canopies and skylights add unique value to any property, but installing them requires some forethought to ensure the best results.

Purpose

These fixtures shield people from heavy rain, strong winds, and other elements. Positioning a glass canopy or skylight should prioritise this function over merely adding an appealing quality to a building’s exterior.
Local Regulations

Before considering installing a glass canopy or skylight for your property, you must double-check with local government regulations regarding installing such a fixture. You may also need to hire a government-authorised contractor and have them apply to start the installation. Ensure you do your thorough research beforehand to avoid unwanted complications.
Design

Glass canopies and skylights come in many designs suited for various applications. Garden canopies, for example, are designed for outdoor use and emphasise an appealing, eye-catching design. Meanwhile, roof skylights place less emphasis on visual appeal and more on providing shade and lighting.
Budget

Your overall budget can determine the type and style of glass canopy or skylight you choose. Fixed ones are the most cost-efficient, given their relatively straightforward installation, while others can be more expensive due to complexity and the quality of materials needed for optimal results.
Climate

The local climate can impact any glass canopy or skylight; weather conditions (like precipitation) can damage the fixture or cause temperature-related issues. Therefore, your choice of materials must be carefully informed by local climate conditions.
Operation

Do you need a fixed canopy or skylight that is fixed in place? Or do you need ventilated ones for some much-needed ventilation for your interiors? That can also affect your choice of glass canopy or skylight.
Pitch

The pitch and elevation of your glass canopy or skylight must be just right to ensure it can effectively drain rainwater and prevent it from pooling in a single area.

View Our Current Glass Canopy and Skylight Projects

Residential

Rosyth

Commercial

Fort Road

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St Patrick School of House

Residential

Lentor

Residential

Jalan Bangau

Residential

Jalan Lebaut

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of glazing options do you provide?

We have a few options that suit various needs, with glazing thicknesses up to 32mm. Based on your requirements, we can offer decorative, coloured, and security glass.

Can you shape the glass as well?

If you want to have some additional aesthetic touches, we can customise the shape of the glass to your liking. Simply speak to our team, and we will work things out for you.

Do you offer different design configurations?

Yes, we do, each tailored to residential or commercial purposes. Contact us for more information and assistance choosing the suitable configuration for your needs.

Is it costly to install glass canopies and skylights?

The price for either installation depends on several factors, including the thickness of the glass panelling, the installation area, the number of canopies and skylights needed, shipping costs, and other criteria. Speak to any of our team members, and we can help you draft a quotation based on your current needs.

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