Solid Patio Covers
Solid Insulated Patio Cover
A 3" thick roof cover made from a highly insulated material that is glued between top quality aluminum alloy panels (skins), this type of patio cover is strong enough to walk on and provides easy access for additional features such as ceiling fans, lights fixtures and more. This patio cover type will be the more expensive one compared to the other aluminum types but also the most durable and attractive.
Flat Pan Patio Covers
The Flat Pan aluminum patio cover is made from an aluminum alloy folded into U shape panels that connect to one another with a special tong and groove system. It is highly durable to weather damage but unpermitted to walk on. This type of patio cover is very affordable and provides a clean and smooth ceiling texture which makes it more popular among homeowners.
Solid Aluminum Patio Covers
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.
