Art Metal designs and installs custom glass canopies in Barrie for entrances, porches, and walkways. Each canopy is measured and engineered for its specific opening, complementing both Allandale’s century-old streets and newer construction throughout the city.
Our steel and aluminum frames are powder-coated or hot-dip galvanized before installation. Every pane is tempered or laminated glass designed for overhead use, helping shed rain and snow while keeping the space below bright.
Every installation includes a lifetime workmanship warranty, and your initial design consultation is free.
Barrie’s Zoning By-law 2009-141 lists awnings alongside eaves, roof overhangs, and similar features, all permitted to project up to 0.6 metres into a required yard setback. We confirm this figure against your actual lot before finalizing a design.
A standard building permit generally applies too. The City of Barrie requires one for any construction involving structural alterations or new components, which covers a canopy attached to your house.
If your property sits within the Allandale Major Transit Station Area, a newer approval system called the Community Planning Permit replaces the standard zoning process there. That by-law specifically exempts awnings from needing a Community Planning Permit, though the usual building permit requirement still applies. We check which system covers your address before you commit to a design.
We serve all of Barrie, including Allandale, Mapleview, Bayfield, Letitia Heights, Holly, Ardagh Bluffs, Tollendal, Painswick, Downtown, and East End.
Yes. Barrie winters bring real snow and wind loads, and the frame and glass are sized to take them. The tempered or laminated panel keeps its strength through repeated freezing and thawing instead of degrading.
Not much. A rinse with water and a soft cloth a few times a year removes dust, pollen, and water spots, and tempered or laminated glass holds up well without special treatment. The frame takes even less work: powder coating and hot-dip galvanizing protect it long term, so a quick wipe-down keeps it looking new.
Yes, including homes in Allandale, one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods. The mounting approach depends on the wall itself, original brick, newer siding, or something in between, and we work that out on-site rather than assuming.
Frosted, tinted, and low-iron panels are all options, chosen based on how much privacy or natural light matters most for that entrance.
