For something that is so ubiquitous, you would think that it would get a lot more attention. The humble, yet iconic, store canopy is a piece of architecture that has changed over the centuries, yet it is still an important feature of retail stores and other buildings. At MASA Architectural Canopies we have continued this tradition for many years, providing our signature approach to these pieces that are used all over the country. And while most would not immediately recognize what was missing when a store canopy wasn’t part of a building, we would instinctively know that something wasn’t quite right. And the reasons that store canopies were used hundreds of years in the past are the same reasons that they are used today. Talk with our team today to see our pre-engineered designs, as well as to work on a unique approach for your store canopy.
More Than Just a Shade from the Sun
While it is true that in ages gone by, shopkeepers would have store canopies to help provide some shade from the sun and to protect not only themselves but their wares or produce, those same reasons for a store canopy still exist. Our modern aluminum store canopies provide that same protection from the sun that can cause merchandise, furniture, and other items to fade and get destroyed faster due to the UV light.
However, our modern store canopies also provide a respite from rain and snow for those that are coming into a building, allowing one to shed at least some of the water and snow before entering. And when positioned over an entrance way, store canopies can provide protection to the building itself, helping to reduce the maintenance needs for doors and other features.
Added Benefits of Modern Store Canopies
Because those store canopies of yesteryear were only made for sun protection primarily, they didn’t think about the other things that could be done with them. For example, strategic use of colors to match a business’s branding is important, as is having the name of the business on the store canopy. Our modern store canopies also last for many years with minimal maintenance and cleaning, making them a worthwhile investment in your business.
Store canopies are not new, but they definitely have changed over the years. Going from small fabric coverings to provide a bit of shade, to the structural aluminum canopies that provide not only shade from the sun but also help cool buildings and provide a calling card for businesses, store canopies are an integral piece of architecture. Talk with MASA Architectural Canopies today to see examples of our work, and discuss your canopy needs.
