School Canopies & Awnings Modular Stairs, Ramps, and Canopies Shelter and Protection for Students, Staff, and Visitors Upside Innovations offers durable, ADA- and IBC-compliant aluminum canopy systems that are designed to support safer, more accessible school campuses. Whether used for entryways, classroom walkways, or bus drop-off zones, our prefabricated aluminum systems keep walkways dry, improve visibility, and enhance student safety during arrival, dismissal, and daily transitions. Covered Walkways – Provide weather protection between modular classrooms, main buildings, and auxiliary spaces. Entry Canopies – Shield front entrances from rain and snow to reduce slip hazards. Bus & Car Rider Zones – Keep students protected during drop-off and pick-up. Accessible Routes – Integrate with ramps and stairs to ensure continuous compliant access. 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Long Lasting 100% industrial-grade aluminum thatwon’t rust, warp, or rot. Always Compliant Designed to meet your needs and complies with IBC and local building codes. Fast Installation Prefabricated and bolts together on-site with no welding required. We Install Our professional installation crew ensures that your project goes smoothly. Walkway Canopy Self-supported freestanding canopies for walkways Entry Canopy Canopies for entrances and building openings Cantilever Awnings Awnings for entrances and building openings School Entry Awning Canopy for modular school building Canopy Stair Tower Freestanding Canopy for school Playground Canopy Rooftop covered walkway canopy The entrance of this warehouse has modular doorway awning installed by Pilot Contracting. It is durable and weatherproof. ADA Ramp & Platform Installation Riverdale Country School – Bronx Why Schools Choose Upside Check out some of the key features of our custom commercial awnings: 100% Aluminum – Long Lasting Our aluminum awnings and canopies will never rust. They feature a low-maintenance material that ensures a long product lifecycle. Easy Installation Upside’s professional installation crew will come to your site to install your awning or canopy to ensure it’s done right the first time. Internal Drainage System Awnings are designed with a discreet internal gutter and drainage system to keep water away from entryways and loading areas. Reconfigurable Since the system is modular and bolts together, canopies and awnings can be reused or reconfigured as your needs change. Multiple Color Options We offer many color options so that awnings can match trim or add a pop of color. HPD/LEED/ESG Prefabricated systems are typically made with 6061 and 6063 aluminum alloys containing ≥99% and ≥50% recycled content. Some prefabricated systems can help contribute to several LEED v4.1 credits and other green building rating systems Custom Layouts We can design canopies and awnings to meet any application. Canopy Dimensions MaterialAluminum Roll Form Flat Pan, Roll form W-Pan, or Extruded Flat PanLengthAny lengthWidthMaximum: 12′Post Spacing12″ widthwise and lengthwise between postsSpan10′ maximum length between buildings with no posts. Buildings must have proper supports (blocking, header board…)Overhang1′ overhang on both buildings (applies to canopies between buildings)ColorWhat is standard, powder coating and other colors are availableCutter4″Facia6″Posts4″ x 4″Direction ChangeStandard: 90 degree (custom angles available)WeatherDesigned to meet local snow and wind load requirements Explore Commercial Awnings from Upside Innovations Find customized commercial awning services from a team of engineers, installers, and other specialists dedicated to meeting your design needs. Upside Innovations is a proud member of Tilt-up Concrete Association and Modular Building Institute and has years of industry experience. Contact us today to learn more about commercial awnings and accessibility solutions. How the canopy drainage works With a modular design, all commercial canopies and awnings have built-in gutters. Using downspouts, water drains from post outlets, smartly channeling water away from entryways. An integrated deflector located in the post outlet controls the water flow. Built with 100% industrial-grade aluminum, the components will not rust, deform, or rot. Installations This custom walkway canopy was designed and installed for a grocery store in Old Bridge, NJ, providing weather protection for employees and deliveries. Weather-Protected School Access Systems for Enhanced Student Safety Integrated Ramp & Canopy Systems for Educational Facilities This tall entry canopy installation delivers reliable all-weather protection for the building’s loading and receiving area. Prefabricated entryway canopy installation at a cold storage facility Upside Innovations’ stair and covered walkway installation at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. An IBC-compliant stairway to a second-story entrance, connected by a covered, elevated walkway. This installation provides a sheltered path for workers moving between buildings, ensuring safety and protection from the elements at this vital facility for U.S. Navy ship construction and repair in Portsmouth, Virginia. These entry stairs, wheelchair ramp and canopy, were installed for Penn London Elementary School, PA This wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed at a modular building in Huntington, WV This wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed for PSEG, NJ. This canopy was installed at a modular building in Pinecrest These canopy and walkway platform was installed at a modular building in Jamestown, NY These dock steps, awning and walkway were installed at a modular building in Columbia Terminal, NJ. This walkway canopy shelter system was installed at a building in Belmont, MA These entry stairs, wheelchair ramp and canopy shelter were installed for TRV Building at GWU in Washington, DC This walkway canopy system was installed for Pikesville Hight School in Baltimore, MD This wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed for Pikesville High School – Baltimore, MD This wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed for Evergreen Elementary, St. Mary’s Country, MD This wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed at a building in San Diego, CA. These stairs, canopy and wheelchair ramp were installed at a building for Modular Management Group in Ann Arbor, MI This canopy and wheelchair ramp were installed for Modular Solutions in Camp Lejeune, NC These entry stairs and canopy were installed at a modular building in Reynoldsburg, OH This wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed for North Penn Montgomery Elementary, North Wales, PA This canopy was installed at a modular building in Gettysburg, PA. This wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed at a modular building in Gettysburg, PA These entry stairs, wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed for St. Luke. This wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed at a modular building in Harrisburg, PA. This canopy was installed at a building in Harrisburg, PA This wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed at a modular building in Beavercreek, OH These stairs and canopy were installed at a modular building in Beavercreek, OH This canopy shelter and platform were installed from Innovative Modular for John Strange, Indianapolis, IN This canopy system was installed for Alpha Building Corporation, TX This canopy was installed for Aries Building Systems in Murphy – Weymouth, MA. This free-standing walkway canopy was installed over a sidewalk for MidWest Security Owensboro, KY. These stairs and canopy were installed at Cetronia Elementary School in Allentown, PA. This wheelchair ramp and canopy system was installed at a modular building in Holyoke, MA. These entry stairs, wheelchair ramp and canopy, were installed at a modular building in Putnam CT. These stairs, wheelchair ramp and canopy were installed at one of the entrances of Sand Hill Elementary School in Dallas, WV. These stairs and canopy were installed at a modular building in Jacksonville FL. These entry stairs, wheelchair ramp and canopy shelter were installed at one of the entrances of a modular building in Salisbury, MD. These stairs and walkway were installed at a modular building in West Point, PA. These stairs and canopy were installed at a modular building in Allentown, PA. This crossover ramp and canopy system was installed at a modular building in Allentown, PA. These entry stairs, wheelchair ramp, and canopy were installed at a modular building in Altona, PA. This Wheelchair Ramp and Canopy system was installed at a modular building in Huntington, WV. From the APEX System product line, this modular canopy installation is for an employee break area at a South Carolina manufacturing facility. This image is a representation of a modular installation of two line railing stairs, wheelchair ramp and a weather proof doorway canopy. The installation was done by MMG. This is a modular building that has stairs and doorway canopy installed by MMG. They provide access and shelter to the building. An APEX canopy and walkway system was used to connect a parking garage to a medical facility in Cincinnati, OH A custom powder coated APEX system featuring both the APEX canopy and APEX stair tower helped add to the looks of this modular installation. This IBC Stair Tower with Doorway awning was installed for a Dentist building in Louisville, Kentucky. Entry Canopy on Stair Tower This is an APEX Doorway Canopy Shelter and Ramp Installation at a Modular Residential Building. This stilt house in Charleston, SC has access thanks to the modular installation of this stair tower with landing. There’s a doorway canopy installed as a shelter. Installed APEX Stairs with an Overhead Doorway Awning for a modular building in Dayton Tennessee. This image features an Upside Innovations ADA-compliant APEX access ramp connecting multiple doors of a modular building in Mt. Vernon NY. There is a canopy shelter all the way along. Pictured you will see installed ADA-compliant APEX Stairs and an IBC-approved Doorway Canopy for shelter at a Columbus School in Ohio. This is an access APEX System Ramp with an accompanying Canopy Shelter that was Installed in Brighton, Michigan. This is an APEX Doorway Canopy and Walkway to shelter users walking from one building to another. This building in Eglin AFG, got it’s Upside Innovations entryway cantilever awning installed by SES Construction. This is a Cantilever Awning and OSHA Loading Dock Step that were at a Seal-Rite building in Omaha, Nebraska. This is an APEX System Canopy that was Installed Between Buildings. This is a medical building with two canopies installed in front and on the left side of it. The installation was done by Microchip. Marshall County Schools’ entrance got it’s long canopy installed and weather protection ensured. Commercial Entry Canopy This industrial modular building has a long wheelchair ramp installed together with a canopy above. The installation was made by Motion Industries. This doorway canopy is installed for a building entrance at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Doorway Canopy In this image there’s a long modular canopy installation that provides shelter all the way to the entrance of the building. It was installed by Romano Company in Mt. Zion, IL. In this modular building’s yard, there is a walking area covered by modular canopies connected with each other. The long canopy shelter extending throughout the walking area in Beale AFB was made by SES Construction. This big modular canopy covers a big area in front of the modular building. It is connected with another canopy that’s way narrower and covers the walking area from the building in Beale AFB, CA. This is a long modular canopy installation that covers the walking area in a casino district. It was installed by Spence Brothers. Entryway walkway canopy installed on an airport building by VRH. Providing shelter over this entryway stair made by others. This walking area is protected from weather conditions with a durable canopy. An Installed APEX Canopy at Dutchess County Jail to serve as a walkway. This is a modular canopy installation made by Wilmot in Bear, Delaware. It provides weather protection in front of the building’s entrance. The APEX walkway canopy system was used to connect the modular classrooms with the brick and mortar school. This is a modular wheelchair ramp and canopy installation for Winston Woods School’s modular building. The ADA ramp provides easy access to the building, while the doorway canopy ensures weather protection. This APEX Canopy system was installed at a warehouse to provide weatherproof access. Made from aluminum, the canopy is durable and safe. This APEX walkway canopy system was installed at a juvenile detention center in Tampa, FL to provide weather protection while entering the facility. This school drop-off APEX canopy system was installed at a middle school in Greensboro, GA APEX Canopy System is a freestanding structure used to cover the existing platform. This APEX walkway canopy was installed at a school in Easton, Maryland. This is an APEX Doorway Canopy that was installed to shelter users who access the building via the security door. This is an APEX Doorway Canopy Shelter that was Installed for an industrial warehouse. An APEX Walkway Canopy Installation for UC Hastings College of the Law office in San Fransisco, California. This is an APEX Awning with a Platform Run Installed for the Justice Court Mobile Office in New York. This is an APEX doorway canopy system installed between an industrial facility and an outdoor storage unit This is an APEX system walkway canopy connecting two steel buildings on an existing customer site. This is an APEX System Canopy Shelter for a School that was Installed for students. This is an APEX Walkway Connector Canopy that was installed to connect different buildings at the General Electric headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. A black APEX entry canopy system was installed at this newly constructed retail location The Long Walkway Connector Canopy was installed in Lincolnton North Carolina as part of our APEX System. This is an image of an Angled APEX System Canopy that connects two modular buildings. This is a Doorway Canopy installed to provide shelter for users of a Modular office building in Carrollton, Kentucky. This APEX doorway canopy was installed on a Modular Building in Winnebago, Nebraska over APEX stairs. This is an APEX Connector Canopy installed for Ralph Talbot Primary School in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Canopies are installed to shelter children from the rain while walking to class. This image shows an Overhead APEX Walkway Canopy installed between two Modular Warehouse buildings in Pontotoc, Mississippi. This is a picture of an APEX Overhead Canopy which was Installed for Acadiana Recovery Center in Sunset, Los Angeles. Picture shows ADA certified APEX System installed with an Angled overhead Canopy Installed for a Memorial Hospital. An APEX System Ramp and Stairs Installation featuring a Doorway Canopy to shelter wheelchair users while entering the modular building in Florida. Two APEX System Ramps and a Covered Walkway Canopy Installation for Miccosukee School in Miami, Florida. Entry Canopy with Stairs This modular school building in Cleveland, Ohio has a long wheelchair ramp and two stairs with a canopy installed. A modular building in Oklahoma got it’s stairs with two line railing installed together with a canopy construction. In photo, canopy is currently being installed and is not complete. Canopy and Wheelchair Ramp APEX Walkway canopy at a downtown Cincinnati office building Powder-coated bronze APEX walkway canopy connecting the existing office and a modular building View all View all The stairs worked out great. The stairs worked out great, and they love them! Paul R. View all View all Couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.The quality was fantastic, and they showed up quickly. From the time they were pulled off the delivery truck, the stairs were assembled, stood up, and lag bolted into the floor in under 1 hour. We really couldn’t be happier with the whole experience we have had with Upside Innovations. Plus, the stairs are much sturdier than I had even hoped for. Below is a picture of the steps installed on the side of our gun range. Thanks again for the great job. Derek P. View all View all The steps are well built.The steps are well built and sturdy enough to handle our needs safely but yet light enough for two men to move without the use of equipment. Matthew P. View all View all Upside innovations was a pleasure.Upside Innovations was a pleasure to work with from design to delivery. Nick Bishop was responsive and quick to get a quote started, and Tish Carroll did an excellent job shepherding the job through the engineering design, fabrication, and shipping stages, expediting the process when the deadlines got tighter on my end. The product arrived early and was a pleasure to install – all of the hardware clearly marked and bagged, and the pallet strapped and wrapped securely. These stairs are being used for robotics research/testing and are working flawlessly. I would recommend Upside to anyone looking for professional crossover stairs for their project or building. Bryan H. View all View all So easy to work with!Upside was so easy to work with! From estimating, to product selection, and all the way to delivery, they were very responsive and easy to work with. When we need another set of stairs, we will be buying them from Upside Innovations. Matt S. View all View all Love the quality.What a great product to work with. Love the quality and ease of assembly! Denny R. View all View all Fit perfect and was easily assembled.The platform and stairs are now up and installed and are fantastic. It fit perfect and was easily assembled just as you said it would. Thank you for a wonderful product. Ken W. View all View all I am very impressed.It went together well, I am very impressed that your fit and finish was as tight as it is. Thanks again to everyone involved in the project. Vince B. View all View all Worked out great.Everything worked out great. Thanks to your team for taking care of the details. Leo D. View all View all Thank you for the quality work.Thank you for the quality work. The stairs definitely enhance the look at Lakeside [Garden Apartments]. We appreciate your service to us, and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Tanya P. View all View all Upside Innovations was a pleasure to work with from design to delivery.Nick Bishop was responsive and quick to get a quote started, and Tish Carroll did an excellent job shepherding the job through the engineering design, fabrication, and shipping stages, expediting the process when the deadlines got tighter on my end. The product arrived early and was a pleasure to install – all of the hardware clearly marked and bagged, and the pallet strapped and wrapped securely. These stairs are being used for robotics research/testing and are working flawlessly. I would recommend Upside to anyone looking for professional crossover stairs for their project or building. Bryan H. View all
