Cantilever & Open-Tube Canopy Systems for Modern Storefronts

When a storefront needs shade and shelter without a row of posts cluttering the sidewalk, cantilever and open-tube canopy systems are the answer. Both deliver a clean, modern architectural look in durable aluminum — and both are engineered and fabricated in-house at MetalAwnings.com in Tampa.

Cantilever canopies: column-free coverage

Cantilever systems project out over an entrance or walkway from a single supported edge, leaving the space below open and unobstructed. That makes them ideal where foot traffic, drive-throughs, or design call for a clean span with no front columns.

Open-tube canopies: lightweight architectural style

Open-tube systems use an exposed tubular aluminum structure for a light, contemporary look that doubles as a design feature. They bring shade and shadow lines to a facade without the visual weight of a solid fascia.

Where they fit

• Retail and QSR storefronts and entries
• Walkways, breezeways, and covered drop-offs
• Drive-throughs and service lanes
• Multifamily and amenity-deck features

Finishes and engineering

Finish in any color from our Tiger, TCI, Cardinal, or IFS powder coats — plus woodgrain sublimation — and rely on project-specific engineering to meet demanding local code requirements. Built in Tampa and shipped factory-direct on our Build / Crate / Ship model. Contact MetalAwnings.com: call 813-249-0059 or email sales@metalawnings.com.

We design, finish, and install

MetalAwnings.com does more than manufacture. We install across our Florida service areas for residential, hospitality, resort, restaurant, and commercial clients — designing the system for your space, custom-finishing it in-house in Tampa, and handling installation from first measurement to final fit.

• Residential — homes, patios, pool decks, and entries.
• Hospitality & resorts — hotels, terraces, poolside lounges, and guest amenities.
• Restaurants & bars — storefronts and all-weather outdoor dining.
• Commercial & multifamily — retail, offices, mixed-use, and amenity spaces.

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