Sunday, April 22, 2012

Adding A Patio Cover To Your Home: 3 Things To Consider

While many homeowners have often thought about installing a patio cover in the front or back yards, many remain apprehensive for a number of reasons. For those homeowners still considering doing so, it's important to consider three things before making any decision on whether or not to proceed with the project.

The next time you visit a friend or family member at their home, take notice of where people gather not on the inside but the outside of the home. In many instances people gather near or under umbrellas, gazebos, or some sort of awning. This is especially true during the spring, summer, and early autumn as temperatures and the sun can become quite uncomfortable. Even in the evenings people tend to gather in these areas outside as it offers shelter/cover from insects, wind and rain. It is also important to pay close attention to those homes which have patio covers installed in them. Patio covers function largely as an area that both attracts people and enhances their enjoyment. Such an area in a front or back yard can be used as not only a gathering place but a place for dining, cooking, and even opening birthday present during a party. A patio cover essentially expands the living space of a home. Having one installed allows portions of a yard or even an entire yard to be utilized in times and ways it could not otherwise.

Visiting homes with patio covers will also reveal that both the home and any outdoor furnishings under them are being well protected. Patio covers offer protection from direct sun and the many different types of precipitation. Weather can easily damage and ruin exposed doors, windows, and of course outdoor furniture. Moreover as most patio covers are installed below a deck or balcony, any furniture placed directly underneath those areas becomes susceptible to leaks and falling debris. In homes like this it's not uncommon to find a full shade patio covers installed. In addition to protecting furniture and the actual home, homeowners who use their patio as a cooking or gathering place will need to protect both for dining furniture and their grills and/or barbecue pits. Outdoor kitchens have become extremely popular but require protection from the elements. A patio cover is an affordable way to protect these things.

Homeowners who still remain on the fence about whether or not to install a patio cover should consider the added value that one would give to their home. Homeowners with existing patio covers can also add tremendous monetary value to their home by replacing an old patio cover with a new one. All of the aforementioned reasons as well as the costs associated with the purchase and installation of a patio cover allows homeowners to sell their homes at a greater value than those homes who lack patio covers. Essentially patio covers not only add living space to a home but they make a home look and feel complete as well.

Keeping these three items/tips in mind should help homeowners make a more educated and sound decision with regards to the installation of a patio cover. The costs associated with such a project are much lower than most homeowners realize and there are many different types of materials available for patio covers. These different materials all carry different costs and so there is an affordable patio installation for homeowners operating on all different size budgets.

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