Between-walls canopies — bespoke

When a door is recessed between two walls — a carriage passage, a courtyard threshold, a sheltered entrance — the canopy no longer needs brackets: it bears directly on the two load-bearing walls. An elegant solution, and a particularly strong one.

A structure carried by the walls

With no brackets, the between-walls canopy rests on two plates anchored into the masonry either side of the passage. The span can be considerable — up to 3 metres — and a solid iron structure takes it without deflecting. It is often the most discreet solution: seen from the front, only the edge and the glazing register, the structure disappearing against the walls.

Fixing and weathering

The key point is the anchoring into both walls: resin into solid stone, or distributed plates on hollow masonry. Against the wall a flashing gives the weather seal; over the passage, the fall sheds water outwards. On old passages we often echo the profile of the original ironwork so the addition reads as period.

To place the prices: our door canopy price guide breaks down every item, and the Le Fer Forgé guide sets them against the French market (in French).
Frequently asked

Between-walls canopies: your questions

What is the maximum span between two walls?
Up to 3 metres in solid iron with no intermediate support; beyond that we add a stiffener or a central bracket. The exact span is confirmed from the survey.
Is it stronger than a canopy on brackets?
Yes: bearing on two load-bearing walls spreads the load into the masonry, which makes it the most robust configuration in the range.
Your project

Your door canopy, forged to your dimensions

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