One of the many types of metal canopies Mitchell Metals manufactures is cantilevered canopies. Cantilevered canopies are a specific type of canopy system that utilize a single column instead of a typical double column system. The result of using a single column is that the canopy “cantilevers” out past the column. If you are interested
Once you have decided on aluminum from among the available metal canopy materials, you may think your decision-making is complete. However, you still have one big decision to make: what type of aluminum canopy finish will be best for your project? Check out a few of the options available at Mitchell Metals, and you will
Mitchell Metals manufactures and installs a lot of canopies. In fact, we are the leading provider of aluminum canopies in the country. We have over a decade of experience putting canopies together and there is not a better fastener to build canopies with than the 300 series stainless steel fastener. Historically, steel fasteners coated in zinc were used
Click the image to learn about the material only project Mitchell Metals completed for the JFK Apartments. The design was complicated, see how our team handled
Click the image to look at this successful aluminum canopy project done at the SE Davidson Complex in Antioch, Tennessee. The design was challenging and the install had its obstacles, but we used our expertise to provide a strong
Wondering why your aluminum canopy system provider wants to use a blockout footing instead of the tried-and-true baseplate? By the end of this article, you will understand the implications each of these choices will have on your canopy, and why a blockout footing is the preferred foundation for aluminum. Steel canopies tend to use baseplate foundations
Aluminum canopies that are extra wide (13-16’) present a challenge. By the end of this article, you will understand what that challenges are, how we can solve them by using a parallel walkway, and the drawbacks of parallel decking. Decking for a canopy system can either run parallel or perpendicular to the walkway. At Mitchell
Qualitative Maintenance Cost Comparison of Different Types of Metal Canopies In this blog, we want to “expose” some of the story behind the specifications. Kynar Finish If you do the math on cost versus value, Kynar’s warranty seems to make it an obvious go-to for long-term value. For example, Baked Enamel can have
4 Simple Reasons Architects and Contractors Choose Aluminum Canopies Over Steel Everything has a reason or purpose. According to architects and contractors, aluminum has four. We know because, as an experienced aluminum canopy manufacturer and provider with a long-term outlook on business, we work with architects and contractors on a regular basis. We also listen to