Aluminium UTE Canopy

If you’re in the market for a UTE canopy, then chances are you’re wanting increased load capacity first and foremost. The daily struggle of trying to fit all your tools and equipment into your vehicle is a tale as old as time. Heaps of tradies struggle with it, but all that ends once they’ve outfitted their vehicle with a canopy.

Keep in mind that whatever’s in the back of your UTE tray is fair game for the harsh weather conditions and elements. Aside from this, it’s also an easy target for thieves. A UTE canopy changes all of that. With one of these installed, you can provide all your essential tools and equipment with a safe home, which protects it from dirt, dust, rain, sun, and best of all, the grubby little hands of strangers. If you’re keeping your gear packed away from all that, then you can ensure to keep them intact for as long as possible. It also means that you can save yourself from having to dish out cash for replacements so often.

You may not be too keen on chucking all your tools into the back of your UTE tray like you’re chucking cooking utensils into your kitchen drawers. Apart from making your tray look cluttered and disorganised, this also makes it super hard for when you need to find a certain piece of equipment on the double. If you’re on the job, your clients probably won’t be too impressed if you’re wasting time swishing around in the back of your ute. So, how can you organise your tools more effectively? Yep, you guessed it- a ute canopy. Take it from us, you’ll thank yourself for it in the long run.

First impressions are always important, and that includes when you’re on the job. Sure, having a ute canopy comes with all these great functional benefits. But apart from all that, it also makes you look like the real deal as well. A ute canopy shows that you’re fully equipped and organised. It also shows you’ve got experience; all good things that will put your client’s minds at ease if it’s your first day on the job. Be sure to take care of your canopy well, and you’ll be able to maintain that professional look for heaps more future jobs.

Ute canopies aren’t one-size-fits-all. Sure, you can probably find prefabricated canopies around. But these will never go as far as a tailor-made solution. We always consider our clients’ needs when we’re manufacturing their ute canopy. It’s the only way to make sure that they get the most out of their investment. We offer ute canopies made out of high-quality aluminium or weatherproof canvas material. Best of all, you can enjoy one of these no matter what type of work vehicle you’ve got - we build canopies to follow the shape of whatever existing headboard you have.

Oftentimes, heavy rainfall can take care of any light dirt build-up, but over time with heavier dirt and dust accumulation, your structure can lose its original appearance. The best way to take care of your aluminum canopy is by regular washing and cleaning to avoid using harsh, abrasive chemicals.

Canopies are designed to keep the water out of a building, so it's essential to make sure the water flows off the structure and away from the building into functional gutters and downspouts. Needless to say, keeping the gutters clean of debris should be one of the primary objectives. Some canopies are equipped with drain holes in decking and beams for excess water to overflow, preventing water retention and extensive structural damage. However, in some cases, we observe leaks caused due to improper drainage and lack of maintenance. Water retention can be avoided by regularly cleaning the top of your canopy, beams, and columns. An easy way to prevent water retention is to clear out debris or use a water hose to push out any materials clogging the drain holes.

Fall and winter seasons invite all kinds of elements like dried leaves, snow, and ice. These can quickly accumulate in a short period and timely removal is imperative to keep your canopy in great shape all year round. It may seem like a daunting task but can be managed effortlessly by professional cleaners.

In some areas, mildew accumulation is a particular issue. Mildew can collect on any building surface that hasn't been adequately maintained. Typically, mildew appears as black spots and can be removed using a mild soap solution and a soft, abrasive-free cleaning sponge or cloth. Strong alkaline or acid cleaners and abrasive materials like steel wool should be avoided as they can cause wear and harm to canopy finishes.

On aluminum coatings, there is usually no substantial dirt collection. Dirt or soil in many environments does not pose a significant risk to the coating, but for appearance’s sake, surface cleaning is preferable. Rainfall may in some cases be sufficient for maintaining sleek and shiny outer surfaces, but does not replace the requirement for a regular maintenance program, either professional or in-house. We recommend regular maintenance be completed every 3 months, and in coastal areas where the finish is exposed to high salinity, cleaning should take place at least every 1.5 months.