Patio enclosures are typically structures tied to the back of the house that provides an indoor/outdoor feeling. The main factor that separated them from a room addition is that fact that you cannot use it as a bedroom legally and the amount of light that comes in. Most cities require a minimum of 60% windows and doors. Patio enclosures can be constructed in a variety of materials to complement your house including aluminum, glass, or wood.
What home couldn't use some extra space? Building a room addition can be an aggravating and complex process that requires a lot of time and can be very costly. Patio enclosures are a relatively fast and inexpensive solution to add more space to your home. It can function as a family room, recreation room, office or simply the perfect place to drink tea and watch the sunset. This is why a patio enclosure is often called a 4 season room.
These patio enclosures are made with insulated wall panels and ceiling. Typically, the roof is made with a 3" thick dense insulation foam baked between 2 aluminum sheets while the walls can be made with a wall panels that are 2”-4” thick with an exterior texture that looks like stucco. These walls come with integrated windows as well. Insulated patio covers are most commonly used for enclosed patios.
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.
