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Patio Cover Needed--Advice
Posted on 3/24/19 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 3/24/19 at 7:37 pm
Had a nice paver patio installed a few months ago and we're now looking at patio covers.
Single story brick ranch style house in North Dallas.
The popular covers around here are big cedar pergolas or solid covers with 6x6 posts and most are massive structures with intricate cut beams. I don't really like the look of those and I'm not a fan of wood structures in general as it just means more maintainance for me. Plus they're expensive. Been hearing $10k plus.
I've been googling and think I want an aluminum cover. The alumawood stuff looks pretty good and no maintenance. We're interested in an aluminum pergola though with clear polycarbonate panels that allow light through, but block rain mostly b/c we don't want to lose the natural light that comes through the French doors in the den/kitchen area immediately off the patio. Don't want the whole patio covered, but mostly the dining and a seating area, so about 14' wide by 17' deep.
Another concern is that I don't want a cover installed at gutter/fascia height which is about 8' on a single story. I would like it higher, about 10' so it feels more open. Would ideally also install an outdoor fan if possible.
Does anyone have any experience with something like this? Do any of y'all have something like this? We're going to start meeting with patio cover/carport companies in the area to see what our options are, but was hoping someone here could chime in too.
Single story brick ranch style house in North Dallas.
The popular covers around here are big cedar pergolas or solid covers with 6x6 posts and most are massive structures with intricate cut beams. I don't really like the look of those and I'm not a fan of wood structures in general as it just means more maintainance for me. Plus they're expensive. Been hearing $10k plus.
I've been googling and think I want an aluminum cover. The alumawood stuff looks pretty good and no maintenance. We're interested in an aluminum pergola though with clear polycarbonate panels that allow light through, but block rain mostly b/c we don't want to lose the natural light that comes through the French doors in the den/kitchen area immediately off the patio. Don't want the whole patio covered, but mostly the dining and a seating area, so about 14' wide by 17' deep.
Another concern is that I don't want a cover installed at gutter/fascia height which is about 8' on a single story. I would like it higher, about 10' so it feels more open. Would ideally also install an outdoor fan if possible.
Does anyone have any experience with something like this? Do any of y'all have something like this? We're going to start meeting with patio cover/carport companies in the area to see what our options are, but was hoping someone here could chime in too.
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Posted on 3/24/19 at 10:21 pm to SirSaintly
I’m getting ready to do the same thing to my patio. I’m looking for ideas.
Posted on 3/25/19 at 7:35 am to SirSaintly
We cheaper out and just built a leanto with aluminum roof. It’s 6 years old and works just fine. However, if I had the money, I would’ve added onto the house/ tie into the roof line.
Also, however big you want to build it, build it bigger. You’ll never say, this is just too much cover.
Also, however big you want to build it, build it bigger. You’ll never say, this is just too much cover.
Posted on 3/25/19 at 7:47 am to SirSaintly
Not sure about the polycarbonate panels. Will they get brittle over time from ultraviolet light? Can they withstand hail?
As far as the height, can the structure cantilever over the roof at your desired height? Stop the roof a few inches from the roof of the house for rain and debris to pass through to your gutters.
As far as the height, can the structure cantilever over the roof at your desired height? Stop the roof a few inches from the roof of the house for rain and debris to pass through to your gutters.
Posted on 3/25/19 at 2:28 pm to gumbeaux
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Not sure about the polycarbonate panels. Will they get brittle over time from ultraviolet light? Can they withstand hail?
Yes, they should withstand hail. Don't know about the brittle part, but they're pretty cheap. It wouldn't be a problem to replace them every 7 or 8 years
Posted on 3/25/19 at 2:40 pm to SirSaintly
You should try the insulated patio cover panels.
Posted on 3/25/19 at 3:00 pm to SirSaintly
This isn't as big as you're looking for (10x10), but it is tall and does have a place to hang a fan. I just installed, and am pleased so far. Seems very durable.
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Posted on 4/29/19 at 3:53 pm to lsujro
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This isn't as big as you're looking for (10x10), but it is tall and does have a place to hang a fan. I just installed, and am pleased so far. Seems very durable.
Is this something you would keep up year round And never take it down? In South Louisiana. Or is this just something that goes up and comes down at the end of summer?
Posted on 4/29/19 at 6:49 pm to SirSaintly
Aren't pergolas essentially useless?
I mean they may offer some visual appeal, but they certainly won't perform any covering needs.
I mean they may offer some visual appeal, but they certainly won't perform any covering needs.
Posted on 4/29/19 at 7:34 pm to SirSaintly
Im having the exact same issues. The wood beam structures are way out of my budget. It’s a pain trying to figure the best way. Keep us posted on your choice.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 5:59 am to East Coast Band
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Aren't pergolas essentially useless?
If you put a piece of plexiglass over the top, you got all the sunlight it has to offer and a place to park yourself when it rains. You don’t even notice it’s there.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 8:02 am to gumbeaux
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Not sure about the polycarbonate panels. Will they get brittle over time from ultraviolet light? Can they withstand hail?
Many of the polycarbonate panels are treated to resist UV on one side. Most also come with a 10-20 year warranty. As far as hail damage, most are rated comparable to asphalt shingles.
We are going down this same rabbit hole while designing a roof for our 16x16 deck. Boss lady wants the light. I want the cover. We are probably going to go with and opaque panel with a couple of strips of clear. We will be building the frame out of wood to tie into the wood deck. Boss lady wants it built to look like it was meant to be there not an afterthought. We are going with 24" centers on the rafters and furring strips every 24" across the rafters to support the sheeting. We are in the very early phases of this though and I am not opposed to going aluminum if it's cheaper and I can convince her it will not look ghetto or "like you put a carport on the deck"(her words) This will be a DIY project.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:03 pm to East Coast Band
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Aren't pergolas essentially useless?
I mean they may offer some visual appeal, but they certainly won't perform any covering needs.
They make covers. The squirrels love mine.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:21 pm to SirSaintly
If you’re in Nola call Mr. Patio.
He does aluminum carports and patio covers. Does great work and very well priced.
He does aluminum carports and patio covers. Does great work and very well priced.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:23 pm to deeprig9
Is that cover able to shed water, or the water passes through?
Posted on 4/30/19 at 12:34 pm to CoachChappy
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We cheaper out and just built a leanto with aluminum roof. It’s 6 years old and works just fine.
I did that too. 6 years ago.
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if I had the money, I would’ve added onto the house/ tie into the roof line.
Have it now and am doing it! We are extending out coverage area as well.
Posted on 4/30/19 at 1:11 pm to jmon
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Is that cover able to shed water, or the water passes through?
This particular one is more like a shade cloth, it doesn't keep you dry. But I'm sure non-porous versions exist.
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