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Merton Civic Centre – Entrance Canopy

This bespoke Cambridge Cantilever gull-wing entrance canopy was procured by the local council to add the ‘final flourish’ to the extension and refurbishment of their existing staff entrance area. The council provided us with a drawing of a canopy that they wanted us to replicate as closely and as cost efectively as possible. We think that after viewing the pictures and comparing those to a snippet of the original drawing, you’ll agree that we managed to deliver!

The new canopy measures 6.2m wide x 5.2m long and is clad with 6mm solid clear polycarbonate laid into glazing bars. The polycarbonate looks similar to, and has the same effect as glass, as well as usually being lighter and cheaper than most glass options . The structure and RWGs were polyester powder coated to the required RAL colour. Reinstatement around the support posts was completed by others as part of the refurbishment works.

This freestanding Cambridge gull-wing looks fantastic, provides a great focal point in its new location and will provide much appreciated cover for staff when they’re coming and going for years to come.

Sector Commercial and Retail Premises Canopies

Canopy Use Entrance Canopies

Design Bespoke

Specification

Shape: Reverse gull-wing
Support: Freestanding
Hoop Style: I-Beam
Cladding Type: 6mm Solid Clear Polycarbonate
Location: London

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Will there be any additional hidden charges to the quotation?: No, our prices are all inclusive.
Do you fix your canopies directly onto tarmac?: No, all canopies are fixed on to concrete pads or bases as the structures can lift out from the ground if not fixed into a suitable concrete base due to the uplift created by wind acting on the roof area.
What colour can the framework be?: Each canopy framework is supplied in the colour of choice from the standard RAL range. A match for most school colour schemes can be found with that range if required.
How is the polycarbonate sheeting attached to the framework?: We use a two part glazing bar on our canopies with rubber gasket or cushions to attach the roof polycarbonate sheets as this allows for the expansion of the sheets as the weather heats up or cools down. The rubber gaskets as well as creating a watertight seal greatly reduce noise levels as the sheets expand and contract. We do not screw sheets directly to the framework as this can lead to the roofing sheets buckling and potentially causing leaks due to the possibility of screw heads popping off. In addition to this we never lap one sheet over the other as this can result in an algae build-up resulting in unsightly discoloured patches in the roof.

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Thank you, everyone at the hospital have been very complimentary about the design and build quality of this replacement canopy, I would like to personally thank you for managing this project and planning the works so that there has been no disruption to the hospital. I look forward to working with you on a future canopy project.

G White, Capital Programme Manager., Surrey PCT NHS

Clovis provides an excellent design service offering 2D and 3D drawing of the proposed canopies and quotation stage if required. This can be especially helpful to illustrate the proposed canopy to the client or Local planning Authority. Clovis will also visit the site if the host building has a complication or the canopy has an unusual configuration. When an order has been placed, service continues to be timely and flexible and the end product has always been delivered and installed on programme and to a very high standard. I have worked with Clovis Canopies for several years and have always found their response to be prompt, helpful an knowledgeable. We test the market value for every canopy that we procure and have found Clovis to be good value. I am often asked to pass on Clovis’s contact details to those who have seen the canopies.

Gawain Ferguson,

Just a word of appreciation for the canopy that you supplied and fitted for us. Very favourable comments have been received by all that have seen it. If has been a pleasure dealing with your company throughout the process, from start to finish, which has been conducted in a very professional manner. Please pass our appreciation to all that contributed to the final product.

M. Tonet, Nephco Ltd

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