Traditionally patios are a typical area used for entertaining when family or friends come over for a barbecue, when the weather is perfect.
It is important to install a patio cover so that patio will be usable all the time. You planned that family get together and now the weather will not co-operate. Would you want to cancel the party because you never had patio covers installed?
Patio covers not only protect your patio from the elements but also add value to your home when it's time to sell.
There is no doubt that well structured patio with covers can improve the overall looks of any house. You can treat it as a part of the garden or design it as an extension of your house. Patio covers supplement your home’s architectural style and at same time provide outdoor space for amusement or a quiet game of pool.
Patio covers can be made from wood or aluminum.
Aesthetically speaking, wood has gained supremacy over different materials used in making patio coverings. Hardwoods like cedar and redwood are usually used in making wooden patio covers. This material gives you the natural beauty of wood grain that simply isn't available with any other materials on the market. Plus the variety of ways one could do to accentuate the designs on their patios.
Wood blends well into almost any landscape and wood patio covers may be painted or stained to further enhance their attractiveness. Homeowners often choose an all wood patio cover to match the appearance of their home's natural wood siding as wood patios can easily be designed to match the architectural style of a home.
CEDAR CARPORTS
A carport provides shelter for your vehicle. People and pets aren't the only things that need shelter from the elements. Besides a home, an automobile is usually considered to be one of the more important investments you make. A carport is a shelter constructed from wood, metals or other materials.
Weather Protection - a carport can keep your car far away from the elements, whether harmful summer rays, winter snow, sleet or rain. A carport usually has a roof and sometimes sides. However, it is not usually enclosed.
Protection against Burglars - housing a car under the carport may also shield it from vandalism or other random attacks. Burglars or perpetrators may be less inclined to enter a carport close to the home.
More Space - you can use carports as outdoor porches if you need extra space.
Other Vehicle Storage - you can also use a carport as a home to boats, trailers, snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles and other methods of transportation if you don't have room in your garage.
Shade - you may use a carport as a play area for children or shaded areas for adults.
Organization - if you install a carport with walls, it may also serve as an extra storage unit for tools, boxes and other items saving you from renting a storage unit.
Added Value to Your Home - if your home does not have a garage and you decide to sell it, buyers might consider it a disadvantage. At least with a carport, prospective home hunters will see they can park their car, motorcycle or boat on the grounds rather than the street.
