Adjustable Patio Covers

Probably one of the best patio cover inventions is the adjustable patio cover which is also known as the louvered patio cover. With adjustable louvered patio covers you get to decide the amount of shade that is perfect for you. During the rainy or extremely hot days you can close the lovers for a solid patio cover or open them for a lattice patio cover. The louvers can open to varying degrees so you can control the amount of sun you want in from 0%-98%. You can get great ventilation by partially opening the patio cover to allow a breeze to come through. With a louvered patio system you can enjoy the best of both worlds!

How do the Louvered Patio Covers Work?

The adjustable patio cover louvers are designed with heavy duty aluminum that is controlled either manually with the use of a crank or with a remote control if you opt for the motor. Most clients prefer the motor for the ease and the simplicity of pressing a button on a remote! Cleaning is a breeze! Just use soap and water. With such a vast array of options to choose from, make sure you get the adjustable patio cover that suits your needs. You can truly enhance your property with these patio covers

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Installing an adjustable cover

The basic process is the same for all patio covers. First you need to provide a plan to the city to obtain a building permit. Note that the same prevailing setbacks must be kept and they may change from one city to another. Following the approved plan we first prepare footing for future posts and install the ledger beam (If house attached) to the house wall. After these are approved and the posts and beams are installed we carefully install the louvered system between the beams and connect the electrical motor.

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Aluminum Patio Covers – The cut edge details

Unlike most designs for aluminum patio covers of the past, modern day technology has advanced aluminum patio covers to have an aesthetically pleasing look to them that can stand up to the elements for a virtually maintenance-free period of years. They are less expensive then wood patio covers but they can match the aesthetic of the house from which they will be built and they can also be built to look like wood. To choose the best aluminum patio cover though you will need to start by deciding how big of a cover you will need, what you want the aluminum patio cover to look like, and what purposes you will be using your patio for. Here are the most common cut edge details for the aluminum patio cover beams:

All aluminum patio covers have a specific elegancy to them and likewise are tailored to each customer’s needs. The most popular choice is the beveled ends for a more modern look. Traditionally, many people choose the classic scalloped and corbel edge details.

The best way to decide for yourself is to compare the edge details to the architectural design of your home. We often see where a person will choose the design without visioning it on their home. A square flat roof modern home will do well with mitered or beveled edge details for your aluminum patio cover, while a more traditional house will benefit from corbel and scalloped edge details. But choosing edge details for your aluminum patio cover are just one of the options when building your patio cover.

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Do I need a building permit?

Most Patio Cover projects do require a building permit. Due to many Inquiries regarding your local city codes, we have assigned a designated in-home specialist to help you determine what are the requirements needed to install such a patio. Drop us a line so we can start investigating for you.

Adjustable Patio Covers