Ice Shield Canopies

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The Ice Shield Canopy Keeps Cold Weather Steel Building Concerns at Bay

Protect your metal building from the damaging effects of snow, ice and driven rain — and safeguard your people against dangerous eave ice shear — with Metallic Products’ ice shield canopies. Installed above doorways, these gable canopies are constructed of sturdy fabricated 10-gauge structural plate, and are engineered to usher heavy snow and ice loads safely away from roofs.

Metallic Products’ ice shield canopies offer long-term protection for your metal buildings, helping you sidestep costly roof damage related to accumulated ice and snow. Meanwhile, a solid seal keeps moisture safely outside where it belongs, helping to ward off mold, mildew and related issues which can wreak havoc on your metal building and budget.

With a number of custom colors and finish options, and both single- and double-door varieties available, there’s an ideal ice shield canopy for every structure. Want to learn more about our other quality building canopy options? Metallic Products offers personnel door canopies, lighted canopies and corner canopies, too.

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Ice Shield Canopies: Full Details & Specs

Design Specifications
(Design loads based on minimum 16-gauge sub-framing)

5′6″ x 3′0″

  • 121 psf snow/live load
  • 135 psf wind uplift

5′6″ x 4′0″

  • 64 psf snow/live load
  • 67 psf wind uplift

7′6″ x 3′0″

  • 72 psf snow/live load
  • 106 psf wind uplift

7′6″ x 4′0″

  • 45 psf snow/live load
  • 49 psf wind uplift

Construction
Fabricated 10-Gauge structural plate. All welded construction.

Size
Available in single or double door sizes. Nominal 5′-6″ x 3′-0″, 5′-6″ x 4′-0″, 7′-6″ x 3′-0″ and 7′-6″ x 4′-0″.

Finish

  • G-90 galvanized
  • Powder coated standard metal building colors
  • Custom color matching
  • View MBCI Color Chart for available colors

Ice Shield Canopy FAQs

Get quick answers to common questions about the ice shield canopy and how it protects metal buildings in cold-weather conditions.

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Ice shield canopies are typically installed above doorways and entry points where snow and ice buildup pose a risk. These high-traffic areas benefit most from added protection against falling ice and moisture.

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Ice shield canopies are designed to direct snow, ice and water away from vulnerable areas. By creating a protective barrier and encouraging proper drainage, they help prevent moisture from entering the building envelope.

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Ice shield canopies are external structures that protect entryways from falling snow and ice, while underlayment is a roofing material installed beneath roof panels to provide an added moisture barrier. Both serve important roles, but in very different ways.

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Requirements vary by location and building design. While ice shield canopies may not always be mandated, they are often recommended in colder climates to improve safety and help protect structures from snow and ice-related damage.

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