Looking for covered walkway design ideas? How about five of our best-selling covered walkway canopies? Our experts have top tips to help you choose.
Here at A&S Landscape, we have an impressive range of covered walkways for all sites. With a covered walkway, you can ensure that your journey to and from buildings is safe and dry no matter what.
If you’re after some inspiration or need covered walkway design ideas, then you’re in the right place. In this blog we will showcase our top 5 covered walkway design ideas, going into detail about what makes them so practical and successful.
Ready to explore? Sit back and relax as we take you through some of the best covered walkway design ideas!
What is a covered walkway canopy?
First of all, we believe that covered walkways or canopies combine the practical and pretty in one simple solution.
In more straightforward terms, a covered walkway is a structure that designed to provide protection from elements when walking from one location to another. Typically, covered walkway systems are installed outside of existing buildings and are used to connect different areas of a facility.
As a leading manufacturer of canopies and covered spaces, we are targeted to provide for all kinds of clients. If you work in a school, hospital, garden centre, or restaurant, then we have a covered walkway for you.
Whether you’re walking to and from classrooms, or need a covered walkway for your hospitality business, you can shop our canopies by use easily and stress free.
5 of the best covered walkway design ideas
If you’re after real-life examples of successful walkway design ideas, then look no further. Below we have five of our most practical and strong covered walkway canopies.
Let’s get into it and show you how our variety of canopies are the best in the business.
Motiva Linear™ straight roof
The ‘Linear’ is our monopitch (asymmetric) straight roof variant, meaning that one of the sides is higher than the other for extra elevation. With this design, widths of 10000mm are easily achieved, and optional design features are available.
Covering large widths of space, this is the perfect canopy for walkways and keeping individuals dry and protected on their journey to and from buildings.
Easy to install and snow-safe, this walkway guarantees to shield you from extreme winter weather conditions!
Shade sails
Shade sails are the perfect way to add character to any outdoor walkway. Not only are they practical, but they also add character to any outdoor area.
Our shade cloth fabric provides strength, durability, and offers extreme UV protection. Many shade structures are also available with waterproof PVC fabric for all year-round use.
That’s one of the great things about our walkway designs – they keep you protected and covered 24/7 no matter what the weather.
Duopitch roof
Our Motiva Duo™ is also ideal for protection in all weathers. The ‘Duo’ is our duopitch (symmetric) curved roof variant. Both sides are the same height, which is the most common configuration for standalone structures or structures against low roofline buildings.
Some key features include:
- Symmetrical curved roof design
- Solid steel framework
- Genuine polycarbonate roofing
- Finished in Dura-coat™
- Wide range of side panel and door options
With the option of side panels and doors, this makes for a great walkway canopy to safely transport you from area to area.
Cantilever canopies
Our impressive cantilever canopies are made to spend time in. Cantilever canopies are supported with uprights on one side and are anchored to the existing building on the other.
Available with both curved and straight roof designs, you can customise your cantilever canopy and also choose the colour of the steelwork and roofing.
Due to their design, they make for excellent walkways, as there is more space created because of the increased number of uprights. They are a popular choice among school shelters as they are capable of looking after you as you travel from buildings.
Enclosed canopies
Canopies with side panels and doors act as great walkways as you are fully protected from outdoor elements. Side panels and doors give extra shielding and security, meaning that you’re really making the most out of this covered walkway.
There is the choice to use electrically operated shutter doors, which can be powder-coated to match or contrast the structure. Perforated or part glazed glass options means that light can still shine in, making them feel light and airy.
What covered walkway idea would our experts recommend?
One of our canopy experts suggests a Motiva Linear canopy, which provides great flexibility!
“The Motiva Linear is one of our most popular designs and works well as a covered walkway. As we manufacture the structure, we can give you great flexibility with the finished canopy to ensure it works perfectly for your specific area.” – Canopy expert, A&S Landscape.
What to think about when choosing a covered walkway canopy
One of the main things to think about when choosing a covered walkway is how durable it is. You probably want a canopy that is tough and will last you a long time.
Because covered walkways are outside in all weathers, it’s key to choose one which is made from top quality materials and manufactured to the highest standards. That’s where our covered walkways come in handy.
At A&S Landscape, we’ve been designing, manufacturing, and installing these walkways for almost 50 years. We’re confident in our delivery, and have a huge portfolio of accreditations to back this up.
Another thing to consider when choosing a covered walkway is its visual appeal. While practical considerations are crucial, the visual appeal of a walkway should also be taken into account.
The design aspect is an important one – you don’t want your walkway to become an eyesore or look out of place. It is important when choosing your covered walkway to find one that brings a professional look to your site and actually adds to the overall look of your grounds.
At A&S Landscape, we offer the widest range of colours available in the industry. With a vast range to choose from, we’re sure that you will find one or more colours that appeal to you.
Ready to find your perfect covered walkway? Get in touch!
We hope that these canopies have given you inspiration for your own covered walkway design ideas. If you still haven’t found the design for you, don’t worry – we offer bespoke canopy solutions that cater to any and all ideas!
Every single canopy project we work on is completely different and we know that there are numerous factors to consider such as size, preference, and material.
We understand that every client has specific needs that might not be met by a standard offering, which is why we are proud to help you design your own solutions based on your preferences.
To find out more, reach out to our expert team and get in touch today. With more than 40 years of experience in the field, we are more than happy to include you in our ever-growing list of satisfied clients.
