Sustainable shading, engineered for commercial buildings
Vestis commercial sunshades provide sustainable heating and cooling for your building with quick turnarounds and simple on-site installation in hours. Aluminum louvers are set to the angle of your region’s solar altitude — blocking sun during warm months and allowing it through during cold months to naturally help heat and cool the space.
Choose pre-designed sizing for the fastest turnaround, or a fully custom system engineered to your project’s specifications. All systems use lightweight, naturally rust-resistant aluminum for a product that lasts in both function and appearance.
Choose the right system for your building
Explore available product types built for different applications, project timelines, and architectural goals.
Pre-designed sunshade
Pre-designed louvered sunshade systems using industry-standard sizing for the fastest turnaround and simple on-site installation.
- Standard façade conditions
- Fastest turnaround
- Predictable pricing
- Installs on site in hours
Custom sunshade
Custom louvered sunshade systems engineered to your façade, structural conditions, and regional solar altitude.
- Unique façade geometry
- Custom louver angles and projection
- Tie-rod or cantilevered mounting
- Design-driven buildings
Built for commercial
exterior performance
Louvered deck
Angled aluminum louvers provide solar shading in summer and allow warming sun through in winter.
Solar-altitude engineered
Louver angle and projection are calculated to your region’s solar altitude for sustainable performance.
Rust-resistant aluminum
Lightweight aluminum is naturally rust resistant for a product that lasts in function and appearance.
Tie-rod or cantilevered
Mount with tie-rods or cantilevered to suit your building’s façade and structure.
Pre-designed and custom
Choose industry-standard sizing for speed, or a custom system engineered to your specs.
Quick, simple install
Pre-engineered systems install on site in hours with minimal coordination.
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How to get started with Vestis canopies
Share drawings or dimensions
Send architectural drawings, elevations, photos, or rough measurements.
Choose prefab or custom
Vestis helps determine whether a standard or custom system is the right fit.
Confirm project details
Dimensions, attachments, finishes, drainage, engineering needs, and installation requirements are finalized.
Fabricate your system
Your system is manufactured from aluminum with project-specific details.
Ship direct to site
Palletized, wrapped, and protected to ensure that your product arrives safe and on-time.
Prefab vs. Custom
— which is right for your project?
Choosing the right product comes down to speed, scope, and design requirements. Vestis offers both prefabricated and custom-engineered solutions, giving you flexibility without compromise.
Why choose a prefabricated
Fast project timelines
Predictable pricing
Standardized designs mean fewer variables, helping you plan budgets with confidence.
Simplified installation
Designed for efficient two-person installs using integrated hardware and tie rods.
Engineered for most applications
Ideal for repeatable projects
When a custom makes sense
Architectural uniqueness
Custom designs allow for specialized geometry, materials, or aesthetic requirements.
Unusual site conditions
Projects with non-standard mounting surfaces or structural constraints may benefit from full customization.
Design-driven developments
Where louvered sunshades work best
Sustainable shading for commercial, multi-family, and retail façades.
Commercial buildings
Designed for all commercial buildings, including new construction and concrete tilt-up.
Multi-family housing
Perfect for apartments and multi-family developments seeking energy-efficient façades.
Retail & restaurant
Ideal for retail storefronts and restaurants that want architectural shading with brand presence.
New construction façades
Integrate solar shading into new builds for sustainable heating and cooling from day one.
Architectural products for any building type
Over Vestis’ 100+ year history, we’ve worked with hundreds of building types. From high-rise apartments to national retail brands, delivering prefabricated metal systems tailored to each project and environment.
Prefab metal systems for modern residential buildings
From multifamily apartments to senior living and mixed-use residential communities, Vestis helps developers add durable architectural features without slowing down construction. Our canopies, bolt-on balconies, and sunshades are engineered for repeatable installation, clean aesthetics, and long-term performance across residential environments.
Durable metal canopies and structures for industrial facilities
Industrial facilities demand reliable, long-lasting solutions built to handle heavy traffic, harsh environments, and strict safety standards. Our prefabricated canopies, bolt-on balconies, and sunshades protect workers and equipment, improve operational efficiency, and reduce field labor. Designed for rapid installation and code compliance, these systems keep industrial projects on schedule and built to last.
Code-ready architectural products for public sector buildings
Government and civic projects require dependable systems, clear documentation, and partners who understand compliance-driven construction. Vestis delivers prefabricated canopies, sunshades, and balcony systems that support accessibility, public safety, weather protection, and long-term facility performance for municipal, state, and institutional buildings.
Architectural metal products that elevate commercial spaces
Commercial buildings need exterior systems that look sharp, perform reliably, and help create a better experience for customers, tenants, and visitors. Vestis designs and manufactures canopies, sunshades, and balcony systems for retail, hospitality, office, and mixed-use environments where appearance, speed, and durability all matter.
Aluminum vs. steel: which is better for projects?
Both aluminum and steel systems can be used in commercial construction, but aluminum offers major advantages for many exterior applications, especially when weight, corrosion resistance, finish quality, and installation efficiency matter.
Product gallery
Vestis products are trusted across industries — from large-scale developers to local contractors. Each solution is engineered to deliver strength, compliance, and design flexibility, no matter the sector.
