Guide
Canopy or closed building?
An open building is a larger multi-purpose space for free movement or storage, while a canopy is above all a structure that protects from rain or sun. Which one you need depends on what you want to protect.
Canopy
A simple roof structure on load-bearing posts with open sides. It protects goods from the weather: rain, snow or sun.
- Parking areas and vehicles
- Hay and machinery on the farm
- Car washes
- Open storage
Closed building
Closed on all sides, often with windows and doors. It protects from the environment and gives comfort and security.
- Business premises
- Production and industrial plants
- Showrooms and service workshops
- Storage halls
Protection levels
From an open canopy to a fully insulated building
Five levels of protection for your goods: choose roof, walls, felt and insulation to suit the use.
- 1
Canopy
Especially popular in farming for protecting hay and in motoring for protecting vehicles.
- Roof
- Walls
- Felt against condensation
- Insulation
- 2
Non-insulated building
For storing farm and other products, machinery or goods out of the weather.
- Roof
- Walls
- Felt against condensation
- Insulation
- 3
Felt-protected building
For storing all kinds of goods, with extra felt protection of the roofing.
- Roof
- Walls
- Felt against condensation
- Insulation · basic
- 4
Partly insulated building
Partial protection of products and goods from temperature effects; also suits services.
- Roof
- Walls
- Felt against condensation
- Insulation · partial
- 5
Fully insulated building
High protection of goods from the environment; ideal for business premises and work.
- Roof
- Walls
- Felt against condensation · lv_pur
- Insulation · complete, polyurethane core
What do you need to protect?
Match the building to its use
Hay, vehicles
A canopy is especially popular in farming for protecting hay and in motoring for protecting vehicles.
Products, machinery, goods
A non-insulated closed building protects them from the weather.
Goods sensitive to dripping water
Felt on the roofing adds protection against condensation.
Services, temperature-sensitive goods
A partly insulated building gives partial protection from temperature changes.
Business premises and work
A fully insulated building gives high protection from the environment.
Guides
More guides
PermitsHow to get a building permit for a canopy
Why the size of the building matters, who prepares the documents and where to apply.
Read the guide
Planning · ConstructionFrom idea to finished building
Advice, design, production and erection: how a Petrovič building comes about.
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Planning · PermitsWhat size of building to choose
Garage sizes, standard buildings, spans of halls and what to think about first.
Read the guide
Questions about your building?
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