subject: What Are The Advantages Of Having A Glazed Canopy? [print this page] First of all, what exactly is a glazed canopy? We all have a general idea about the term, but most people are a little bit unclear about the details. We know that a canopy is a covering and we know the glazing is a surface coat. Todays bespoke conservatories, orangeries and lean to conservatories are made almost entirely of aluminium and glass, both of which are glazed. So it is helpful to know a little more about the glazing methods used on both in order to understand the advantages of a glazed canopy.
Patent glazing is the most common method of attaching lengths of canopies. Powder coating glazing bars not only gives them a protective coating, but allows the manufacturer to make glazing bars of any colour, to suit any setting. These powder coated glazing bars are manufactured for single, double and even triple glass applications. This versatility is one of the reasons that glass canopies have enjoyed an explosion in popularity in recent years.
The other reason why glazed canopies have become so popular is because of the advances in window glazing that have been made. The old-style conservatory was also called a hot house for good reason. In the summer months, the conservatory could become almost unbearably hot, while in the winter it provided just enough insulation and heat absorption to protect plants from frost. Old style conservatories were neither practical nor economical enough for anything but growing plants.
Glass and glazing technology has come so far that specially glazed glass is used that can absorb heat or deflect it. Glazed canopies now have far less heat loss than normal windows, resulting in a dramatic drop in energy consumption. Moreover, condensation is minimized thanks to special glazed coatings that keep the glass warmer. Combined with modern glazed aluminium glazing bars that virtually eliminate air leakage, todays glass canopy conservatory makes a practical and very desirable living and working structure.
You can enjoy the feeling of being outdoors on a warm summer day in the middle of winter in a glazed canopy lean to or bespoke conservatory. When summer comes around, that same conservatory becomes a haven from the glare of the midday sun, while still affording an abundance of natural light akin to the welcome shade of a passing cloud. In many ways, a glazed conservatory or orangery can be considered an improvement on nature!
These are just a few of the advantages of a glazed canopy. For examples of how they have been used in homes and businesses, visit the apropos website.
