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Things you wish you thought of before extending a patio cover!
Posted on 3/19/20 at 11:10 am
Posted on 3/19/20 at 11:10 am
I am looking to add a patio cover extension. The new addition will tie into my existing roof structure. Will be doing a hip and ridge roofline to match my current architecture of the house. Dimensions 23 by 19. But wanted to ask yalls opinion of things you wish you would have thought of before an addition like this. Just want to make sure 6 months from now I am not regretting something I could have addressed before the work gets done.
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Posted on 3/19/20 at 11:10 am to mitigerke
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Posted on 3/19/20 at 11:12 am to mitigerke
Higher voltage outlets up top for heavy duty infrared heaters. standard outlets can't get heaters that put out enough heat.
Wish I had spray foamed before I put the ceiling up.
Wish I had spray foamed before I put the ceiling up.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 11:55 am to mitigerke
I wish I would have added about 10 more feet out.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 12:27 pm to Neauxla
quote:
Higher voltage outlets up top for heavy duty infrared heaters.
Coworker has these on the lower level/underside of his patio one for each sofa in front of a TV. They flip on with a switch and are warm in seconds. it is phenomenal in the winter
Posted on 3/19/20 at 12:46 pm to NYCAuburn
Not to highjack but I have a question. I have a white flat metal roofing and it gets crazy hot and keeps moisture. Any ideas on how to reduce both.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 12:47 pm to Neauxla
quote:you want a 240 volt outlet up there? or just a 120v 30amp plug?
Higher voltage outlets up top for heavy duty infrared heaters
Posted on 3/19/20 at 12:56 pm to Neauxla
I like the idea of higher voltage outlets. Wouldn’t have thought about that. Thanks.
Keep them coming
Keep them coming
Posted on 3/19/20 at 1:39 pm to mitigerke
The only problem I have is the sun being blocked on one side and the grass dying off in that area. Trying to fix it now. Make sure you keep it healthy if you're shading a part.of it.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 2:28 pm to CarRamrod
quote:240
you want a 240 volt outlet up there? or just a 120v 30amp plug?
120V heaters don't put out enough heat
Posted on 3/19/20 at 2:28 pm to mitigerke
However big you think you need... go bigger if you can.
Well maybe not in your case, that sounds like pretty nice size. My addition was 18x16 I believe. I’m pleased with it, but a little bigger would be even better.
I just have fan and LED lights underneath. And flood lights at the corners.
Well maybe not in your case, that sounds like pretty nice size. My addition was 18x16 I believe. I’m pleased with it, but a little bigger would be even better.
I just have fan and LED lights underneath. And flood lights at the corners.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 2:29 pm to Neauxla
Also wish my overhang extended farther than my deck. Less rain would get on the deck.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 4:57 pm to mitigerke
run water. you will want a sink one day
Posted on 3/19/20 at 6:36 pm to mitigerke
Drainage. It’s very easy to overlook problems you might cause with your lawn and landscaping.
Posted on 3/19/20 at 6:59 pm to mitigerke
seems to be a common theme that people wish they had wired in external sound system and speakers plus adding extra outlets everywhere you can
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