Fir wood canopy kit for front door - PILON 3 depths

Name: Fir wood canopy kit for front door - PILON 3 depths
Brand: Levigne
SKU: OS150
Price: 119 EUR
Availability: InStock

Solid fir door canopy kit for a front door, with 3 lengths: 150, 200 or 250 cm and 3 depths: 80, 100 or 120 cm. Includes straight brackets sized to suit the depth (45x45, 60x60 or 80x80 cm), 145x45 mm purlins, 70x40 mm rafters and assembly screws. The length is the purlin length; the brackets can be positioned closer together for a narrower door. Untreated wood must be treated before installation. Tiles and wall-mounting plugs not included. Made in France.

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Fir wood canopy kit for front door - PILON

The PILON canopy kit is a structure in raw solid fir designed to shelter a front door from the elements. It brings together all the structural components - right-angle brackets, purlins, rafters and fixings - ready to assemble and fix to the facade. Three depths are available: 80, 100 or 120 cm, to suit the desired level of protection and facade exposure.

The 70x40 mm rafters have a larger cross-section than those on entry-level models (usually 45x30 mm). The wood is supplied untreated: water-repellent treatment before installation is essential for any outdoor use. Tiles and wall-mounting plugs must be purchased separately.

Main characteristics

Characteristic	Description
Material	Solid fir (Abies sp.), supplied raw without treatment
Lengths (purlin lengths)	150 cm / 200 cm / 250 cm
Available depths	80 cm / 100 cm / 120 cm
Brackets according to depth	80 cm: 45x45 cm - 100 cm: 60x60 cm - 120 cm: 80x80 cm
Purlin section	145x45 mm (80 cm: 60x45 mm)
Rafter section	70x40 mm
Fixings	Included for assembly
Not included	Roof covering, wall fixing plugs
Delivery	Kit not pre-assembled, raw wood
Origin	French manufacture

Key points

✓ 70x40 mm rafters: larger cross-section than the 45x30 mm rafters on entry-level models
✓ 3 lengths: 150, 200 or 250 cm
✓ 3 depths: 80, 100 or 120 cm to adapt protection to exposure
✓ Right-angle brackets included: sized according to the chosen depth
✓ Complete kit: all structural components, assembly fixings included
✓ Treatment required before outdoor installation
✓ French manufacture

Installation advice

Fix the brackets to a solid masonry load-bearing wall. Choose fixings appropriate for the substrate (expansion plugs for concrete, chemical anchors for hollow brick) - not included. Always pre-drill before screwing. Fit the purlins then the rafters, checking alignment and pitch before final tightening.

Apply the protective treatment (wood stain or saturator) to all faces before assembly to treat surfaces that will be inaccessible after fitting. Assembly estimated at 3 to 5 hours with two people.

Maintenance and protection

Raw fir requires treatment before installation: microporous wood stain or saturator in a minimum of two coats. Renew every 2 to 3 years on accessible faces. Under a tile roof covering, the upper faces of the rafters are protected from direct rain - concentrate maintenance on the lower faces and the brackets.

Frequently asked questions

What depth should I choose for my entrance canopy?

A depth of 100 cm covers the standard area in front of a front door. For facades exposed to driving rain (west-facing facade, Atlantic regions), opt for 120 cm. The 80 cm depth is suitable for sheltered entrances or where an existing porch is present. If in doubt, choose the greater depth.

Why are the PILON rafters thicker than on other kits?

The 70x40 mm rafters offer greater resistance to bending than the commonly used 45x30 mm rafters. The structure can support interlocking roof tiles or slates, but it has not been tested for a maximum load.

Can tiles be laid on this canopy kit?

Yes, the structure can support interlocking roof tiles or slates, although it has not been tested for a maximum load. Check that the pitch of your brackets meets the minimum required for your type of tile. Tiles are not supplied in the kit.

Is wood treatment really compulsory?

Yes. Fir is naturally a use class 2 wood; without treatment, it deteriorates quickly outdoors due to moisture. As a guide, document FD P20-651 gives fir a lifespan of at least 10 years outdoors where it dries quickly; a microporous wood stain or saturating wood oil must be applied before installation and renewed every 2 to 3 years to extend its life.

Which canopy length should you choose?

The canopy length is the length of its purlins: 150, 200 or 250 cm. The brackets can be fixed closer together to fit a narrower door. For a different length, see our made-to-measure canopy, available from 200 cm.

What is the difference between the PILON FIR and the PILON DOUGLAS?

It has the same basic structure, with straight brackets and the same depths; the PILON Douglas is also available in a 300 cm length. Douglas fir resists moisture better than fir, but both types of wood need treating before installation and maintaining every 2 to 3 years. Fir costs less; Douglas fir is recommended for highly exposed façades.

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