Canopies & Awnings
Modular Stairs, Ramps, and Canopies
Prefabricated Aluminum Canopies and Awnings
APEX’s Canopies and Awnings feature modular components that bolt together, eliminating custom fabrication, code compliance issues, and time-consuming engineering. APEX simplifies your project and saves you time and money. Weather-resistant aluminum can be reconfigured to adapt to changing applications and ensure the industry’s longest service life.
Custom Colors & Layouts
We can design prefabricated canopies and awnings for properties ranging from single-story to complex multi-story applications. Professional engineer stamps are available.
Internal Drainage
Designed with a discrete internal drainage system that ensures entryways stay dry.
Long Lasting
100% industrial-grade aluminum that
won’t rust, warp, or rot.
Always Compliant
Designed to meet your needs and complies with IBC and local building codes.
Fast Installation
Prefabricated and bolts together on-site with no welding required.
We Install
Our professional installation crew ensures that your project goes smoothly.
Walkway Canopy
Self-supported freestanding canopies for walkways
Entry Canopy
Canopies for entrances and building openings
Cantilever Awnings
Awnings for entrances and building openings
Schools
Universities
Hospitals
Modular Buildings
Churches
Features
100% Aluminum – Long Lasting
Our aluminum awnings and canopies will never rust. They feature a low-maintenance material that ensures a long product lifecycle.
Easy Installation
Upside’s professional installation crew will come to your site to install your awning or canopy to ensure it’s done right the first time.
Internal Drainage System
Awnings are designed with a discreet internal gutter and drainage system to keep water away from entryways and loading areas.
Reconfigurable
Since the system is modular and bolts together, canopies and awnings can be reused or reconfigured as your needs change.
Multiple Color Options
We offer many color options so that awnings can match trim or add a pop of color.
HPD/LEED/ESG
Prefabricated systems are typically made with 6061 and 6063 aluminum alloys containing ≥99% and ≥50% recycled content. Some prefabricated systems can help contribute to several LEED v4.1 credits and other green building rating systems
Custom Layouts
We can design canopies and awnings to meet any application.
Canopy Dimensions
| Material | Aluminum Roll Form Flat Pan, Roll form W-Pan, or Extruded Flat Pan |
| Length | Any length |
| Width | Maximum: 12′ |
| Post Spacing | 12″ widthwise and lengthwise between posts |
| Span | 10′ maximum length between buildings with no posts. Buildings must have proper supports (blocking, header board…) |
| Overhang | 1′ overhang on both buildings (applies to canopies between buildings) |
| Color | What is standard, powder coating and other colors are available |
| Cutter | 4″ |
| Facia | 6″ |
| Posts | 4″ x 4″ |
| Direction Change | Standard: 90 degree (custom angles available) |
| Weather | Designed to meet local snow and wind load requirements |
Canopies and awnings for loading docks
Because Upside’s APEX canopy and awning systems can be any size, they are often used for sheltering loading docks. Not only does this keep out the elements to improve safety, but they also help prevent Dock Seals from getting weathered, increasing their service life.
How the drainage works
With a modular design, all canopies and awnings have built-in gutters. Using downspouts, water drains from post outlets, smartly channeling water away from entryways. An integrated deflector located in the post outlet controls the water flow.
Built with 100% industrial-grade aluminum, the components will not rust, deform, or rot.
