Open lattice patio covers are structures comprised of evenly spaced posts and beams that allow for partial and balanced shading. They do not provide shelter from the elements but they do allow a great amount of sunlight to enter the house and patio area making them bright and sunny.
For those who want to keep some of the sunlight on their patios, the open lattice patio cover style is going to be the best option. The lattice beams are installed with variable spaces between them, allowing the perfect amount of light to penetrate.
Providing protection for your house, windows and doors, Open lattice patio covers are also the ideal place to grow plants that are being disturbed by direct sunlight all day long. Parties, barbecues, or the everyday backyard hangout with the kids can be much more fun and safer when you are exposed to only 50% of sunlight, perfecting the atmosphere for the ultimate California summer day! Many exit patio doors are big and clear.
Direct sunlight into your house will significantly damage window seals, living room furniture and hardwood floors. What's more, direct sunlight causes a steep temperature increase, resulting in costly power bills.
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.
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.
