A sloped standing seam metal awning gives an entry, storefront or row of windows the look of a small metal roof. Sharchs builds the frame from aluminum tube and tops it with standing seam sheet metal, so the awning can match a metal roof, mansard or other standing seam details on the building.
How it’s built
- Frame: 1-1/2” x .125” aluminum square tube. Each frame is a sloped rafter with a bottom rail, a short front drop and a diagonal brace back to the wall. Frames are typically spaced 36” on center.
- Roof: 24-gauge, 1” x 12” standing seam sheet metal panels, such as those made by Berridge.
- At the wall: sheet metal flashing and a Z-closure seal the top edge of the awning against the wall.
- Finish: architectural powder coat on the aluminum frame, in a color chosen during submittals.
- Hardware: stainless steel fasteners, with fastener holes drilled at the factory.
A typical example is a recent church project in the Fort Worth area: a single 15’-0” long awning with a 4’-0” projection. It had a 56” sloped roof run and frames at 36” on center.
Attachment and engineering
- The awning is anchored to the wall with 3/8” lag screws through crush tubes into continuous blocking, which is provided by others.
- On EIFS, brick veneer or metal panel walls, the crush tubes act as compression spacers so the wall finish isn’t crushed. Sharchs supplies them.
- Wall anchors and washers are set in 100% silicone sealant for a watertight seal at the wall.
- When engineering is required, drawings use site-specific calculations, and fabrication starts only after stamped drawings are approved. The building’s engineer of record certifies the wall structure.
What’s in the submittal
Each standing seam awning submittal includes:
- A cover sheet with perspective views and the canopy schedule (projection and length of each unit)
- General notes, materials and finish
- Roof plans and elevations showing each awning location
- Awning plans: top and side views with frame spacing and dimensions
- Section details: frame, panel, flashing and wall attachment, with heights above finished floor
Awnings ship pre-assembled in sections, and each section is stamped with a unique ID so it goes up in the right order in the field.
Where standing seam awnings work well
- Storefronts and retail centers that want a roof-style awning instead of a flat canopy
- Church, school and office entries
- Window heads along a facade
- Buildings with a standing seam roof or mansard the awning should match
Getting a bid
Send your plans and elevations, along with the panel profile and color if they’re specified. You’ll have a firm number within 2 days. Submittals follow in 7–10 days. Typical production is 8–10 weeks after submittals, color and field measurements are approved. Expedited production is available.
Looking for a flat or louvered look instead? See cantilevered canopies, prefabricated aluminum canopies and commercial awnings.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a sloped standing seam metal awning?
It is an awning with a pitched roof of standing seam sheet metal panels over an aluminum frame that attaches to the building. The slope sheds water and gives an entry, storefront or window the look of a small metal roof.
What is the frame made of?
The frame is typically 1-1/2" x .125" aluminum square tube: sloped rafter frames with a diagonal brace, usually spaced 36" on center. Final member sizes are confirmed on the shop drawings for each project.
What roof panels do you use?
Typically 24-gauge, 1" x 12" standing seam sheet metal panels, such as those made by Berridge. Panel and color are confirmed during submittals.
How does the awning attach to the wall?
Frames fasten to the wall with lag screws through crush tubes into continuous blocking, which is provided by others. On EIFS, brick veneer or metal panel walls, the crush tubes (compression spacers) keep the wall finish from being crushed. Sheet metal flashing and a Z-closure seal the top of the awning at the wall.
Do you provide engineering?
Yes, when a project requires it. Engineered drawings use site-specific calculations, and the awning is fabricated only after stamped drawings are approved. The building's engineer of record certifies that the wall structure can carry the awning.
How long does a standing seam awning take?
Bids come back within 2 days, submittals in 7–10 days, and typical production is 8–10 weeks after submittals, color and field measurements are approved. Expedited production is available.
Do you install standing seam awnings?
Yes. We install in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico, and ship awnings pre-assembled in sections anywhere in the U.S.