Adding a patio cover may be the best thing you do for your home this year. Not only will you enjoy an added living space to your home, but the shade provided will most likely lower your energy bills and increase the value of your home, should you decide to sell in a few years. A vinyl patio cover basically adds living space by putting a ceiling over your head when you are outside and is even more attractive than one made of wood or metal.
1. Added living space
Great for the morning cup of coffee, reading the afternoon newspaper or entertaining, the outdoors can be just as comfortable as the indoors during many times of the year. By adding a patio cover, some dimension is created with the space. A ceiling fan and lights can be installed to keep the area cool and lighted in the evening. A roof of some type over the head gives the patio a sense of dimension and you may add to the area with excellent patio furniture that comes in a huge selection, as well as plants, candlesticks, even a sideboard to hold your gardening equipment. Then there’s the barbeque grill and a table and chairs for outdoor dining. If you do have a solid vinyl patio cover, it is quiet in the rain, so as not to distract you, your pets or guests.
2. Customized Shade
Many different configurations of a patio cover can be ordered from vinyl suppliers. There are solid covers, slatted and lattice roofs. Often, the vinyl company can even angle the slats to allow morning light and diffuse the afternoon light. Shade is an important commodity during the warm summer months, especially if you have glass doors or several windows off the patio. Even though you may have drapes, the hot sunshine hitting the glass directly can warm up the glass, and thus, your home. A patio cover will deflect the sun so that you have a cooler home. Another included benefit of the shade is the fact of the coolness of the vinyl. It does not get hot to the touch as wood and metal do.
3. Non-destructible
A vinyl patio cover far surpasses the longevity of a wood or metal cover. Vinyl will never crack, rust, rot, warp or attract termites. In addition, it will never need a new coat of paint. The vinyl company will also most likely have more than one color to choose from. If you prefer a tan color to go to your adobe home, or a bright white to complement your brick home, it’s likely that you may choose either one. Be sure that you are working with an accredited company and don’t go with imitation vinyl. You should be offered a lifetime warranty with the installation of your patio cover.
4. Boosts the potential of the re-sale of your house
When you have an authentic vinyl patio cover that is steel-reinforced and installed with route-and-lock construction, surely the value of your home will increase. Steel reinforcement means that the structure is secure and will last through your lifetime. The route and lock production means that there are no unsightly screws, nails or brackets that can rust and ruin the vinyl. It is a very clean look that never fades. The added living space, although not added to the total square footage of the home, will create a new space for anyone looking your home to consider as living space.
You may not be even thinking about putting your home on the market in the near future, but the other benefits of added living space, lower energy bill and the clean lines of a non-destructible vinyl patio cover will certainly improve the quality of life in your home!
