Canopies which are usually constructed at door entrances provide attractive
nature to the entire building. It provides a protective nature to the people
entering the building. In line with that, it also keeps bad weather like
rain from entering the building.
It rains occassionally in Singapore. The high humid conditions and
thunderstorm encourages installation of glass canopies.
ADVANTAGES/PROS OF INSTALLING GLASS CANOPIES
• Gives a unique edge to the building hence attracts customers.
Singapore is an urban center. Industries have been set-up hence competition
for client is on a high note. Glass canopy which is constructed on a
commercial building, retail stores and shopping centers, act as a focal
point to customers.
A stylish entrance canopy with seats provides a scenic seating and leaning
area. You can construct a glass walkway that joins two buildings or around
the front of the building. This provides a dry walk walkway for passers-by.
These passers-by browse through your products under a shielded area. Hence,
you are marketing your products.
• Highlighting key locations
Apart from its impressive nature, it makes the area more prominent to your
clients or visitors. They effectively highlight the most key area on your
building.
For instance, when your building has many entrances, if you include a glass
canopy to your main entrance door, it will be easier for new customers to
identify it.
• Harsh weather protection
November is known to be the wettest month while April the warmest. Rainfall
is almost a daily phenomenon. Strong glass canopies are capable of
withstanding heavy rains or harshest wind. For instance, Western parts of
Singapore which experiences high rainfall.
When used at the entrance of a building, it provides a shelter for visitors
who are stuck outside due to heavy rains. A part from acting as a shed,
glass canopy protects the building. It ensures that the building remains dry
and strong.
It also offers protection by shielding doors from strong gusts which may
potentially cause a serious damage. The glass is made in such a way that it
can with stand any form of weather.
• Cost effective
Installing a glass canopy seems slightly more expensive as compared to
structured constructed by use of Perspex, plastic of fiberglass.
But the durability of glass canopy and its lifetime last will reduce the
maintenance cost. For the case of plastic, they may lose transparency and
also discolor quite quickly. Hence, immediate and regular replacement will
be required.
• For maximum light entrance
Glass canopy will allow maximum light to enter the area that is being
shielded. Hence, it improves the overall design and look of the building. It
also ensures coolness of the place.
• Advertising
With glass canopy, you can apply graphic design technology at the entrance.
The graphics can focus mainly on advertising the products inside the
building. Hence there is no need of adding sign structures.
• Energy saving
The hot humid nature of Singapore (located 1® North of the equator) makes
glass canopy the best. It saves energy and protects furniture, carpets and
floors from fading. Glass doors and windows in typical home/office,
transfers more energy.
Filmed/ tinted glass canopy saves this energy. Direct heat gain reaching
inside the building is reduced by 55 to 65%.
• Protection against UV rays
For instance when used in learning institutions, it provides a better
environment of learning.
Most students prefer taking their personal studies outside classrooms.
Hence, the prance of the glasses prevents UV light from reaching them. Most
restaurants erect these structures to offer a cool environment to its
customers.
DISADVANTAGES/CONS OF INSTALLING GLASS CANOPY
• Increased building cost
Typically, to manufacture these glasses requires a lot of energy due to the
high temperature needed for processing the raw materials. The raw material
is also expensive. Hence, they are expensive to purchase. As a result the
cost of building shoots up.
• Rigid and brittle
Glass breaks without significant when subjected to stress. The sharp pieces
may also cause injuries. It’s also hard to withstand any load applied on it.
Hence you have to install with care.
• Non resistive t alkaline ions
The alkaline solution dissolves glasses. If ion supply is sufficient,
corrosion will automatically occur.
• Glass installation will also lead to high cost of security.
They should be guarded to prevent being stoned or affected by unnecessary
load directed on them.
• Unsafe for earthquake.
There are no earthquake proof glasses. So cost treatment is required to
withstand against earthquakes.
• High cost of operating air conditioners.
This is due its poor heat preservation.
• High cost when it comes to frequent cleaning of the glasses.
Some paints may take up to 5 years for repainting. As compared to frequent
cleaning of the glasses, the cost now increases for this case.
• High rate of heat absorption.
Singapore is a hot environment when it comes to moth of May-July. They bring
in a greenhouse effect hence unsuitable for warm/hot climates. Hence more AC
loads for air conditioning. As a result, more energy is required to run the
ACs.
• Difficult to install as compared to fabric canopies.
Substantial support system is mostly required. It also requires high
profession for installation.
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