The Delamere timber canopy is a contemporary asymmetric shelter designed to provide weather protection with a distinctive natural timber finish. Featuring a stylish curved roof profile and adaptable structural dimensions, Delamere is well suited to education, public realm, and commercial environments where external cover must combine architectural quality with practical performance.
With options for side panels and enclosure features, the Delamere system can form anything from an open canopy to a partially or fully sheltered outdoor space.
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The Delamere Asymmetric Canopy offers a beautiful natural finish along with a stylish curved Asymmetric roof. The width, height and column spacing’s can all be adapted to suit the existing surroundings. Corners and bends can be easily accommodated using hip joints or individual canopies which overlap.
A Wooden Canopy Designed for Bespoke External Spaces
The Delamere Asymmetric offers a flexible approach to outdoor cover. The width, height, and column spacing can all be adapted to suit existing site conditions and surrounding architecture.
Typical applications include: • School entrances and covered circulation routes • Outdoor classrooms and learning spaces • Playground shelter and all-weather play provision • Commercial walkways and building links • Public realm gathering and seating areas
As a refined wooden canopy, Delamere supports year-round usability while enhancing the visual character of the setting.
Asymmetric Canopy Form with Curved Architectural Profile
The defining feature of Delamere is its curved asymmetric roof, providing a modern alternative to standard monopitch or dual-pitch canopy structures.
Key Design Advantages • Curved asymmetric roof for contemporary appearance • Natural timber aesthetic suited to landscaped environments • Adaptable structural layout for site-specific design • Suitable for both standalone and linked canopy runs
This makes Delamere an effective asymmetric canopy solution for architects seeking a balance of function and architectural interest.
Timber Shelter Options for Corners, Bends, and Long Runs
Delamere can be configured to accommodate complex external layouts, including changes in direction.
Flexible Layout Features • Corners and bends formed using hip joints • Overlapping individual canopies for extended coverage • Modular approach for phased site development
This adaptability makes it a practical timber shelter for campuses, playgrounds, and public realm schemes requiring tailored outdoor protection.
Roof Cladding and Daylight Control Options
The Delamere canopy can be specified with a choice of roof materials to control light, shade, and weather performance.
Roof Cladding Options Include • Clear PETg UV roof cladding • Structured multiwall roof cladding • Opal or clear roof finishes for balanced daylight
These options allow specifiers to achieve the desired level of transparency, shading, and architectural integration.
Side Panels and Enclosure Enhancements
Delamere can accommodate side panels to form partially or fully enclosed outdoor areas, providing additional shelter from wind and driving rain.
Side Panel Options • PETg UV or multiwall panels • Glass infill panels for premium applications • Roller shutters for secure enclosure • PVC roll-up blinds for flexible screening
This makes Delamere particularly suitable as a school canopy or outdoor classroom shelter where comfort and protection are essential.
Structural, Drainage, and Fixing Flexibility
Delamere can be tailored with multiple structural and installation options to suit different ground conditions and project requirements.
Specification Options Include • Uprights in solid leg or composite leg format • Guttering and downpipes in aluminium or UPVC • Weather-resistant aluminium profile barriers • Submerged base plate fixing or wall-fix considerations • Glulam beams or other specified timber finishes
These choices ensure the canopy integrates effectively into wider external works packages.
Lighting, Installation, and Project Support
Delamere can be enhanced with lighting and delivered as a complete installed solution.
Available Options • LED lighting or solar lighting for safer access • Full installation service across the UK and Ireland • Bespoke sizing and configuration support
This makes Delamere an ideal playground canopy or covered outdoor facility for high-use environments.
A Timber Canopy for Long-Term Outdoor Protection
The Delamere timber canopy provides a distinctive asymmetric curved roof design with extensive options for cladding, enclosure, and bespoke configuration. Suitable for schools, playgrounds, public realm settings, and commercial developments, it offers a durable and visually refined shelter solution that supports year-round outdoor use.
Options:
Clear PETg UV or Structured Multiwall Roof Cladding available
Opal or Clear Cladding to Roof and Side Panels
Side Panels in PETg UV, Multiwall, Glass, Roller Shutters or PVC Roll up Blinds
Uprights can be solid leg or composite leg
Guttering & Downpipes: Aluminium or UPVC
Aluminium Profile Weather Resistant Barriers
Fixing: Fin Connection Submerged Base Plates, or Wall Fix to building can also be considered with front leg supports only
Finish: Glulam Beams or any other specified timbers
For a wide range of timber play equipment, planters and fencing to match our Timber Canopies, visit our Hand Made Places website.
Delivery Message
Broxap offer a standard carriage service for all products, this usually takes between 3-28 days as lead times vary on specific products and quantities.
This School required an outdoor classroom and was particularly interested in the Delamere Symmetric Timber Canopy which is an FSC® (FSC-C122338) certified Softwood Timber structure with galvanized submerged fixing baseplates and a ClearView Polycarbonate clad roof...
The School had a requirement to create a new and exciting outdoor classroom and play area and asked Broxap (and their playground division Hand Made Places) to provide this...
