Aluminum Exteriors That Hold Your Schedule and Budget
Developers bring in Sharchs to deliver aluminum canopies, sunshades, trellises and equipment screens that look the way they were designed and arrive when the schedule says. We fabricate in Fort Worth, Texas, with typical production of 8–10 weeks after approval. A firm bid comes back within 2 days, so you can carry a real number instead of an allowance.
On new construction or a repositioned property, send plans for a 2-day bid, or call (817) 725-8164.
Where Our Scope Meets Yours
Exterior aluminum is a small share of a development budget, but it can cost a lot when it’s handled late. These are the decisions that protect cost and schedule:
- Bring us in before the exterior is locked. Attachment points, embeds, blocking and structural supports are cheap to plan and expensive to retrofit. Late changes can collide with wall systems, signage, lighting, doors or utilities and turn into change orders.
- Price early. A firm bid during design shows which details drive cost, such as projection, custom fascia, integrated drainage or specialty finishes, while there’s still time to value-engineer them.
- Schedule the approvals. Shop drawings, finish approvals, engineering and inspections belong in the main construction schedule, not at the end of it.
- Verify field dimensions. Fabricating from outdated dimensions produces parts that don’t fit. Final measurements should be confirmed once the supporting construction is ready.
- Plan for consistency. On multi-building or phased projects, profiles and finishes set in approved shop drawings keep later phases matching earlier ones.
Products for Developers
Canopies
Aluminum canopies for entries, storefronts and drop-offs in cantilevered and hanger rod-supported designs, plus walkway covers and parking covers. For standard units that install fast, see prefabricated canopies.
Sunshades and Louvers
Aluminum sunshades and architectural louvers control heat and glare at the glass and give a facade depth. Our sunshades are used on office buildings, multifamily and storefront retail.
Trellises and Pergolas
Aluminum trellis and pergola systems for courtyards, pool decks and rooftop amenity spaces. Aluminum is non-combustible and lightweight, which helps on rooftop decks with tight dead-load limits. See also trellis systems for restaurants and retail.
Equipment Screens
Equipment screens conceal rooftop and ground-level mechanical units to meet zoning and design review requirements, for example on multifamily developments.
How It Works
- Send plans. Upload drawings and specs at any stage, from design development onward.
- Bid within 2 days. A firm number to carry in the budget.
- Submittals in 7–10 days. Shop drawings with profiles, dimensions, attachment and finishes.
- Production in 8–10 weeks after submittal approval. Expedited production is available.
- Install or ship. We install in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico, and ship fully fabricated systems anywhere in the U.S.
What We Need From You
- Architectural plans and elevations, at whatever stage they’re in
- Specifications or finish requirements
- Number of buildings or phases, and target delivery dates
- Zoning or design review requirements for screening, if any
- For existing properties: photos and field dimensions
Price the Exterior Early
Send the plans while there’s still time to make decisions that save money. Get a firm bid within 2 days, or call (817) 725-8164. You can also see completed work on our projects page.
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Frequently asked questions
What drives the cost of an aluminum canopy or sunshade?
Size, projection, structural requirements and how custom the design is. Wider projections and longer spans need more aluminum and may need heavier supports. Custom profiles, integrated drainage, lighting provisions and specialty finishes add cost, and retrofits can add field measurement and attachment work.
How long is the lead time?
Typical production is 8–10 weeks after submittal approval. Bids come back within 2 days and submittals in 7–10 days. Expedited production is available.
Can you keep products consistent across multiple buildings or phases?
Yes. Fabricating in one facility, with finishes and profiles set in approved shop drawings, keeps color and design consistent across buildings and phases.
Do you work on new construction or existing properties?
Both. On new construction, canopies and sunshades can be designed in from the start. On repositioned or existing properties, we fabricate to field-verified dimensions and attach to the existing structure.
Do you install?
We install in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico, and ship fully fabricated, ready-to-install systems anywhere in the U.S. for your contractor to install.