Having a new patio cover or enclosure installed in your backyard can be exciting. Choosing which type of material you want in your new patio cover is a whole different beast altogether. With so many different types of construction materials to choose from you may become confused or make a decision that results in a patio cover or enclosure that you're less than thrilled with.
While all construction materials have their pros and cons those homeowners who want to avoid the high costs of maintenance associated with wood and aluminum might want to seriously consider a vinyl patio cover. Vinyl patio covers are, for all intents and purposes, immune to all types of damage and wear and tear that wood and aluminum patio cover/enclosures are prone to. With wood and aluminum covers/enclosures you'll need to watch for warping, cracking, splintering, peeling, and rotting. Homeowners with wood or aluminum patio covers/enclosures must watch for many of the same things making the two materials sturdy but prone to easy damage. On the other hand any homeowner who opts for a vinyl patio cover or enclosure will simply need to wipe down the patio cover or close it off from time to time. This is far faster and more affordable than caring for wood and aluminum patio covers.
Should you have any questions about vinyl, aluminum, or wood patio covers and enclosures please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance.
The Patio Masters specializes in Orange County patio covers, Orange County patio enclosures, Orange County alumawood patio covers, and Orange County patio enclosures.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Moving Forward With A New Patio Cover
So you decided that a new patio cover is exactly what your home needs. The decision to move forward with such a project couldn't have come at a better time. With the winter firmly behind us and warmer weather already showing its face, it's a great time to have your new patio installed. Doing so now early in the spring will allow you to take full advantage of its comfort and convenience throughout the entire summer and even fall.
Here at The Patio Masters we offer homeowners a wide variety of different patios to choose from. When we say variety not only do we mean styles and types but the materials that they're made from as well. Homeowners can select from any of the following types of patio covers/services.
The Patio Masters specializes in Orange County patio covers, Orange County patio enclosures, and Orange County alumawood patio covers.
Here at The Patio Masters we offer homeowners a wide variety of different patios to choose from. When we say variety not only do we mean styles and types but the materials that they're made from as well. Homeowners can select from any of the following types of patio covers/services.
- Alumawood Patio Covers
- Apollo Opening Roof Systems
- Duralum Patio Covers
- Solar Lighting / Fans / Posts
- Vinyl Patio Covers
The Patio Masters specializes in Orange County patio covers, Orange County patio enclosures, and Orange County alumawood patio covers.
Friday, February 22, 2013
New Patio Covers: Things To Consider
When a homeowner begins shopping for a
patio cover there are a number of things for them to consider. Chief
among them are the materials they want their new patio cover to be
composed of. Patio covers are available in a plethora of different
materials but not all work for all homes.
Homeowners concerned primarily with maintenance and hassle free care should select aluminum for their new patio cover. Aluminum patio covers require very little care other than some light cleaning and aren't prone to the same types of problems wood patio covers are. Homeowners with an aluminum patio cover won't have to working about bending, rot, cracking, and warping as they would with wood and some synthetic materials.
Should you have questions about which type of patio cover will work best for your home be sure to contact us. Our friendly staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Homeowners concerned primarily with maintenance and hassle free care should select aluminum for their new patio cover. Aluminum patio covers require very little care other than some light cleaning and aren't prone to the same types of problems wood patio covers are. Homeowners with an aluminum patio cover won't have to working about bending, rot, cracking, and warping as they would with wood and some synthetic materials.
Should you have questions about which type of patio cover will work best for your home be sure to contact us. Our friendly staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
The Patio Masters specializes in Orange County patio covers, Orange County patio enclosures, and Orange County alumawood patio covers.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Aluminum Patio Covers VS Wood Patio Covers
As you search for a new patio cover,
and you find yourself comparing a wood patio cover with an aluminum
patio cover, you realize that they both look really good when they’re
new. Think down the road a few years and reconsider how good they will
look when you have to get up on that ladder and paint the wood cover
over and over again.
The aluminum patio cover never needs paint, does not attract insects like termites, never rusts, and the wind, sun, and rain don’t affect it either. Sure there are good durable wood patios, and many times you’ll find that they are chemically processed so they don’t need paint as often. But they may cost more too, possibly even more than the aluminum patio cover.
You can choose any color whether aluminum or wood, however the experts advise that the lighter colors repeal the sun even though the aluminum patio cover does not fade. The wood product absorbs water and sun, and both are detrimental to the life of the cover.
If you want cheap and aren’t concerned about down the road maintenance, then a wood patio would work for you. If you live near the ocean or your area has high humidity, you should reconsider the wood patio.
Take your time, research and compare the two types of patios. Will you do the work yourself? Or will you hire a company that specializes in patio covers? If you want your patio cover to last over the span of many years without a great deal of maintenance, then the aluminum will be the best choice.
So, you’re still undecided? Then call that patio cover contractor. Ask for the free estimate on your patio cover. The professional will be able to answer all of your questions. One of his questions may be will you ever want the room enclosed? That may affect your answer as well. Many may want the room partially enclosed for privacy. Or today they may want heavy draperies that can be tied at the corners, or left wide open.
When you make that call, ask for a free estimate and check out his references. That alone may convince you whether you want an aluminum patio cover vs. a wood patio cover.
If you’re still undecided ask the professional how long it will take for him to have the covers in place whether wood or aluminum. Chances are, the aluminum patio cover could be installed before the weekend. It’s your decision to make so consider all of the options.
The Patio Masters specializes in aluminum patio covers, Orange County patio covers and vinyl patio covers Orange County.
The aluminum patio cover never needs paint, does not attract insects like termites, never rusts, and the wind, sun, and rain don’t affect it either. Sure there are good durable wood patios, and many times you’ll find that they are chemically processed so they don’t need paint as often. But they may cost more too, possibly even more than the aluminum patio cover.
You can choose any color whether aluminum or wood, however the experts advise that the lighter colors repeal the sun even though the aluminum patio cover does not fade. The wood product absorbs water and sun, and both are detrimental to the life of the cover.
If you want cheap and aren’t concerned about down the road maintenance, then a wood patio would work for you. If you live near the ocean or your area has high humidity, you should reconsider the wood patio.
Take your time, research and compare the two types of patios. Will you do the work yourself? Or will you hire a company that specializes in patio covers? If you want your patio cover to last over the span of many years without a great deal of maintenance, then the aluminum will be the best choice.
So, you’re still undecided? Then call that patio cover contractor. Ask for the free estimate on your patio cover. The professional will be able to answer all of your questions. One of his questions may be will you ever want the room enclosed? That may affect your answer as well. Many may want the room partially enclosed for privacy. Or today they may want heavy draperies that can be tied at the corners, or left wide open.
When you make that call, ask for a free estimate and check out his references. That alone may convince you whether you want an aluminum patio cover vs. a wood patio cover.
If you’re still undecided ask the professional how long it will take for him to have the covers in place whether wood or aluminum. Chances are, the aluminum patio cover could be installed before the weekend. It’s your decision to make so consider all of the options.
The Patio Masters specializes in aluminum patio covers, Orange County patio covers and vinyl patio covers Orange County.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Why A New Patio Cover?
Many homes house a fantastic but often
neglected back yard. Things like inclement weather, and a lack of
shade can keep homeowners and their guests indoors leaving their
front and back yards unused. Both back and front yards provide
homeowners with a great place together but without protection from
the sun and sometime rain they will let such opportunities pass
by.
While many homeowners simply give up on the idea of gathering outdoors these same people often overlook the idea of a new patio cover. Patio covers can be installed to shield individuals from the sun, heat, wind, and even rain. Patio covers come in many different styles and materials and the type needed for a specific home will be determined by what a homeowners wants to achieve with their new patio cover.
The Patio Masters provide all of Orange County with high quality patio covers and their friendly staff will help homeowners through the entire process from start to finish. Should you have any questions regarding their products or patio covers in general please be sure to contact us!
While many homeowners simply give up on the idea of gathering outdoors these same people often overlook the idea of a new patio cover. Patio covers can be installed to shield individuals from the sun, heat, wind, and even rain. Patio covers come in many different styles and materials and the type needed for a specific home will be determined by what a homeowners wants to achieve with their new patio cover.
The Patio Masters provide all of Orange County with high quality patio covers and their friendly staff will help homeowners through the entire process from start to finish. Should you have any questions regarding their products or patio covers in general please be sure to contact us!
Call today for a free estimate!
The Patio Masters specializes in Orange County patio covers, Orange County patio enclosures, and Orange County alumawood patio covers.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Let a Professional Build Your Patio Cover
You make the first decision whether or not to have a patio cover built over your patio slab. That first decision will take you many different ways as you try to decide what will work best for you, your family, and your home. Do you want a complete cover, and will it match the roof of your house?
Those decisions will have to be made and another one to consider will you eventually close in the entire patio?
You can go to the local hardware store to find out what’s best, and will you be able to install it yourself? Will the patio cover you pick be up to code for your city or homeowner’s association?
Remember if the patio is not up to code, the city can force you to remove it. You will not be able to claim it if or when you put your house up for sale.
Those are just a few of the problems you will run into when you do the work yourself, and here are a few more. Will you save all that much? Will you have the correct tools for the job? Will you need help? Do you want it installed in a matter of days instead of weeks?
You may have answered all of those questions and still want to do the job yourself. Before you make the final decisions, call a patio cover contractor and find out how much the professional will cost, how long it will take, and make that it’s safe and still be up to code.
Remember to compare apple and apples, not apples compared to oranges, if that makes sense to you.
A contractor does all of the above, plus offering you different designs and ideas that would be beneficial for your future use of the patio itself. The absolute best reason for you to hire a professional to do the job, the expert will buy all of the necessary materials and have them delivered to your home all in one day. You won’t have to drive back and forth to that hardware store, and that in itself will cost you money.
A reputable contractor will not charge you to come to your home and give you a free estimate. If the price is fair, ask to see his work, and check him out. Make sure the contractor is licensed, bonded, insured, and has a printed contract with everything spelled out. Expect to pay a reasonable down payment, other payments like when the material is delivered, and the balance when the job is done to your satisfaction.
Specializing in Orange County patio covers, aluminum patio covers and vinyl patio covers Orange County ca.
Those decisions will have to be made and another one to consider will you eventually close in the entire patio?
You can go to the local hardware store to find out what’s best, and will you be able to install it yourself? Will the patio cover you pick be up to code for your city or homeowner’s association?
Remember if the patio is not up to code, the city can force you to remove it. You will not be able to claim it if or when you put your house up for sale.
Those are just a few of the problems you will run into when you do the work yourself, and here are a few more. Will you save all that much? Will you have the correct tools for the job? Will you need help? Do you want it installed in a matter of days instead of weeks?
You may have answered all of those questions and still want to do the job yourself. Before you make the final decisions, call a patio cover contractor and find out how much the professional will cost, how long it will take, and make that it’s safe and still be up to code.
Remember to compare apple and apples, not apples compared to oranges, if that makes sense to you.
A contractor does all of the above, plus offering you different designs and ideas that would be beneficial for your future use of the patio itself. The absolute best reason for you to hire a professional to do the job, the expert will buy all of the necessary materials and have them delivered to your home all in one day. You won’t have to drive back and forth to that hardware store, and that in itself will cost you money.
A reputable contractor will not charge you to come to your home and give you a free estimate. If the price is fair, ask to see his work, and check him out. Make sure the contractor is licensed, bonded, insured, and has a printed contract with everything spelled out. Expect to pay a reasonable down payment, other payments like when the material is delivered, and the balance when the job is done to your satisfaction.
Specializing in Orange County patio covers, aluminum patio covers and vinyl patio covers Orange County ca.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Bring Your Outside In
When you love your back yard whether you have a pool or not, you can always bring the outside in. By enclosing your patio with frames and glass, you’ve created another room in your home; a room where your family enjoys in the summer as well as the winter months. Many people spend hours outside in their back yard, but when you en-close it you’ll be free of bugs and nosey neighbors.
Patio enclosures come in different shapes, sizes and styles. You can have them totally open or totally closed. It all depends on your lifestyle. You’ll enjoy them more if you can have them somewhere in the middle, like partially open or closed, but still the fresh air drifts in. There are still things to consider before you build your patio enclosure. If it is surrounded by glass, you don’t want to have the greenhouse effect. You’ll want the enclosure to be a place that the entire family will use all year long, so window glazing or shade screens will help by minimizing the amount of sun that comes in.
You’ll need to have a way to shut it off from the remainder of your home, a door would achieve that. A door to the outside would also be advantageous. You could install a fireplace for a cozy place during a cold winter night. Have you considered enclosing your swimming pool? It’s not impossible, and depending on the size of your pool, the expense may not be that high. Especially when you consider that you’ll be using the area for the entire year in relative privacy.
Your swimming pool will stay cleaner and warmer. Just consider condensation and in all probability it will become muggy in the room. A climate control system would solve that problem and you have accomplished a well-ventilated room. Your pool enclosure could have a convertible type system that opens and closes at the push of a button. However your costs have gone up exponentially. The options are numerous and much depends on the amount of room in your back yard and the availability of your finances. If the area is large, a large patio enclosure will fit well. However you can enclose small as well.
With a little ingenuity your new outside room can become your favorite area. So you cut down the area in your yard, your kids will be able to use the enclosed room all year and still be in when they are actually outside.
The Patio Masters specializes in Orange County patio covers, Orange County patio enclosures, and Orange County alumawood patio covers.
Patio enclosures come in different shapes, sizes and styles. You can have them totally open or totally closed. It all depends on your lifestyle. You’ll enjoy them more if you can have them somewhere in the middle, like partially open or closed, but still the fresh air drifts in. There are still things to consider before you build your patio enclosure. If it is surrounded by glass, you don’t want to have the greenhouse effect. You’ll want the enclosure to be a place that the entire family will use all year long, so window glazing or shade screens will help by minimizing the amount of sun that comes in.
You’ll need to have a way to shut it off from the remainder of your home, a door would achieve that. A door to the outside would also be advantageous. You could install a fireplace for a cozy place during a cold winter night. Have you considered enclosing your swimming pool? It’s not impossible, and depending on the size of your pool, the expense may not be that high. Especially when you consider that you’ll be using the area for the entire year in relative privacy.
Your swimming pool will stay cleaner and warmer. Just consider condensation and in all probability it will become muggy in the room. A climate control system would solve that problem and you have accomplished a well-ventilated room. Your pool enclosure could have a convertible type system that opens and closes at the push of a button. However your costs have gone up exponentially. The options are numerous and much depends on the amount of room in your back yard and the availability of your finances. If the area is large, a large patio enclosure will fit well. However you can enclose small as well.
With a little ingenuity your new outside room can become your favorite area. So you cut down the area in your yard, your kids will be able to use the enclosed room all year and still be in when they are actually outside.
Call today for a free estimate!
The Patio Masters specializes in Orange County patio covers, Orange County patio enclosures, and Orange County alumawood patio covers.
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