Unlike traditional entrance structures with posts positioned near thresholds, the Exeter’s cantilevered design avoids uprights directly beside the entrance. This makes it an ideal covered entrance canopy for locations where pedestrian flow, accessibility, and safety must be prioritised.
Common applications include:
• School entrance canopy schemes with high daily footfall
• Public buildings requiring clear, unobstructed access
• Healthcare facilities and civic developments
• Commercial reception entrances and visitor points
The result is an entrance shelter that supports both functionality and a modern streetscape.
Cantilevered Coverage with Central Uprights
The Exeter entrance canopy uses four central uprights, allowing the canopy to project forwards and backwards without requiring columns adjacent to the building line.
This configuration is particularly valuable where:
• Underground services restrict excavation near façades
• Doorways, glazing, or architectural features limit post placement
• Accessibility routes must remain open and uncluttered
As a building entrance canopy, it provides shelter without compromising movement or visibility.
The Exeter includes built-in drainage through the uprights, helping to manage rainfall discreetly and reduce runoff at entrance points.
Benefits for specifiers include:
• Cleaner rooflines without exposed downpipes
• Improved safety by reducing water concentration near thresholds
• A more considered finish for public realm environments
This makes the Exeter a strong choice where detailing and long-term performance are essential.
The Exeter is supplied with robust steel framework and can be tailored to suit the architectural context of each project.
Available options include:
• Opal roof cladding for diffused daylight and weather protection
• Powder coated steel entrance canopy frame in a wide range of RAL colours
• LED lighting or solar lighting for improved visibility and safety
• Full installation service across the UK and Ireland
These options allow the canopy to integrate seamlessly into both contemporary and traditional developments.
The Exeter is often specified alongside other Broxap external infrastructure, creating a coordinated public realm scheme. It can be paired with:
• Covered walkways between buildings
• Cycle shelters and secure compounds
• Street furniture such as seating, bins, and planters
• Bollards and access control solutions
This ensures consistency across entrances, circulation routes, and shared outdoor spaces.
With its cantilevered form, central uprights, and integrated drainage, the Exeter entrance canopy provides an effective solution for sites where space, foundations, or access constraints make conventional layouts unsuitable. It is a dependable choice for schools, civic buildings, and commercial developments seeking a clean, unobtrusive entrance shelter with long-term durability.
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