Create your own canopy - specifications and information

MB Veranda allows you to design your canopy completely by yourself, according to your own wishes and requirements. To get you started, we provide you with all the technical information needed to start the design of your canopy. Below you can see the categories where you will find the appropriate explanations and specifications.

Material

MB Veranda's canopies are made of low-maintenance aluminium type T6-6063, which guarantees long life. This type of aluminium is resistant to weather and moisture, and remains unaffected by UV radiation.

We chose the combination with 16 millimetres thick X channel polycarbonate from Exolon. This lightweight material is strong, fireproof and has excellent insulating properties. In addition, MB Veranda uses 442 laminated safety glass, MU coating and solid uprights measuring 13.6 by 13.6 inches.

The galvanised steel gutter provides a load-bearing capacity of as much as 80kg per square meter. In addition, MB Veranda's patio covers are CE marked, thus complying with European construction standards.

Style

MB Veranda's canopies are fully customized. You can choose between the round or flat style. The characteristic uprights give a robust effect, equipped with a beautiful gutter. You are free to choose between a round or flat gutter. With square uprights and a flat gutter, the roof has an even tighter look. It is entirely up to your personal taste which style you choose. Would you like to combine the styles with each other? Ask about the possibilities.

Colour

For the colour of your patio cover, you can choose from black, metallic grey, anthracite, or cream white. The lighting can be in warm white, cold white, or dimmable warm white. The wide choice of colours allows you to give the canopy exactly the look that suits your personal preference. Stylish and aesthetic in the combination you like. When in doubt, it is possible to request a trial package through our friendly staff. You can then use colour and glass plate samples, polycarbonate samples and a comprehensive brochure to see which colour combination best suits your home.

Roof

MB Veranda gives you a choice between a glass roof or a polycarbonate roof. The specifications of both options are listed below.

Glass

Even when it comes to glass, MB Veranda makes the choice for high quality. For glass roofs, we exclusively use 442 laminated glass.

• Thickness of roof glass: 8.76 millimetres
• All roof glass is fully customized to fit length and width perfectly
• Luxurious appearance
• Choose between clear or milk glass

Polycarbonate

• Hard plastic with optimal sturdiness
• Thickness: 16 millimetres
• Width: Fully customised
• Structure: Honeycomb (xs)
• Choose between clear or opal

Dimensions

Would you rather take care of the assembly yourself and not use our free measuring service? Then take into account the height, width and length of your canopy. The available passage height can be calculated based on the wall height of your house. If you choose professional installation by MB Veranda, we will support you with our free measuring service.

Width:

Our patio covers are delivered fully customized. Of course, you can also use our standard sizes. These start at a width of 3.06 metres and always increase by one metre; 4.06 metres, 5.06 metres, 6.06 metres, up to 12.06 metres.

Depth:

MB Veranda's canopies are delivered fully customized. You can of course use our standard sizes; 2.5 metres, 3 metres, 3.5 metres or 4 metres deep. In fact, any depth up to four meters is possible with a glass roof. With a polycarbonate roof, the canopy could be made up to 5 metres deep. Shortening the depth may have some impact on the possibility of installing sliding walls and doors. Ask our staff about the possibilities and solutions for your patio canopy.

Height:

MB Veranda always recommends a height at the bottom of the gutter of 2.10 metres, 2.15 metres, 2.20 metres, 2.25 metres, 2.30 metres or 2.35 metres. These heights have to do with fitting sliding glass walls, which need to fit exactly under the patio enclosure.

Number of uprights

Precisely because of the high quality of our materials and the particularly solid construction of our self-produced canopies, fewer uprights are needed than with our competitors. Our patio covers therefore offer an unobstructed view and have a wide passageway under the cover. The number of uprights depends on the width, depth, height and type of your roof. Please ask one of our friendly staff for advice.

Important: The indicated number of uprights is a recommendation for the strength of the covers. With large canopies there is a possibility that the gutter will sag slightly under the weight of the steel strip. However, this strip of galvanised steel is necessary to give the necessary strength to the gutter. This strip allows a load of up to 80 kg per square meter.

Accessories / LED lighting

With MB Veranda's LED lighting, you will create a cozy atmosphere in the evenings and during dark days. We supply sets of 4,6,8,10 or 12 spotlights, with 3 Watt each. The LED lighting can be switched and dimmed using the remote control supplied.

Foundation

Because the foundation of your patio cover is important, MB Veranda uses a concrete tile under the posts. The posts are attached to this concrete tile and concrete mortar is then poured around them. This ensures that all the space is filled correctly, so you always end up with a precise fit. This precise fit provides an excellent, sturdy foundation under your patio cover.

Maintenance

Cleaning and maintaining the aluminium frame and roof panels can be done with lukewarm soapy water and a cloth or sponge. Be sure to use a non-greasy soap. For your convenience and safety, we recommend using an extendable chamois for the roof. Never use abrasives or scouring pads and always rinse copiously with clean water.

For locations near the sea and the resulting salty air, we recommend cleaning the aluminium frame at least twice a year. In other locations, where salty air is not a factor, once a year is sufficient. Always make sure that the gutter is clean and free of leaves and other debris. This way you will prevent clogging.

Entering the roof

When cleaning the roof or gutters, it is very important not to stand or walk directly on the roofing material. By placing boards with rubber mats underneath on intermediate girders, you can distribute the weight and prevent unnecessary damage.

Expanding canopies

Your canopy can be expanded with that which you need to create the perfect situation in the garden. Take full advantage of the opportunity to combine your canopy with MB Veranda's other garden solutions. By cleverly combining and putting together, your personal design will be a real asset to your garden. Possible extensions can be combined with canopies on the facade or freestanding.

Sidewalls and sliding walls

With the use of heat-resistant side walls or sliding walls, you can turn the patio cover you have put together into a beautiful veranda. Full comfort and homeliness in your own garden is easily achieved with the aluminium garden solutions from MB Veranda. The side walls and glass sliding walls work with a top guide that holds the walls in place. You can choose from standard widths: 90, 93, 98 and 103 centimetres. The standard heights we supply are varied: 190, 200, 205, 210, 215, 220, 225, 230, 235, 240 or 245 centimetres. Do you prefer a different size to make everything fit together perfectly? This option is of course available at MB Veranda, at a small additional cost. A sturdy bottom rail keeps the sliding glass walls in place. The 10 millimetre thick tempered glass is available in clear or tinted varieties. With the possible addition of draught strips you can create a very comfortable spot in the garden.

A porch with all the trimmings

As described above, a beautiful porch can be put together with some combination work. Our custom porches are of high quality and equipped with T6-6063 aluminium, 16 millimetres thick EXOLON polycarbonate, 442 laminated safety glass and a MU coating of 80-100. With sturdy uprights measuring 13.6×13.6 centimetres, your porch will also have great strength and solidity. Choose the LED lighting that suits you and go for cold white or warm white, dimmable or not. With powder-coated tongue-and-groove boards 2 inches thick, your porch will soon be a beacon of comfort and privacy.

Build a garden room with the comfort of a sliding door

With a variety of options, you can turn your porch into a true garden room or sunroom. The addition of a sliding door gives you the chance to be completely inside while sitting outside. Our garden rooms are also fully customizable. Equipped with T6-6063 aluminium, 16 millimetre thick EXOLON polycarbonate, 442 laminated safety glass and a MU coating of 80-100, the quality and robustness is very high. The sliding door has a 10-centimetre thick aluminium frame with 332 laminated safety glass and an excellent locking mechanism. You can build a garden room or conservatory on the facade, or freestanding, with ease. Ask our staff for a free quote or thoughtful custom advice.