#1 Tired Of Hosting Gatherings In Your Garage?
There are many benefits to finally installing that covered patio. The most obvious benefit is that you get to watch the kids play and host gatherings in a more private outdoor space.
#2 Covered Patios Add Character
Adding a covered patio to your home is always a great idea but it has to be done properly. A shoddy looking patio can take a lot away from the look of your home and can become a safety issue. Hiring a professional to sit with you and go over both your design requests and the structural details of your home and outdoor area is an important step in the right direction.
Together you can pick a design that goes with your homes current look. You want something that will blend seamlessly with the existing structure. Depending on your budget you can add interesting little details. A stained or painted ceiling, fans, stonework, pavers and patio edging. There are also different roofing materials to choose from. Add a little something extra to the standard concrete flooring by choosing the stamped concrete look. For the ultimate upgrade, add an outdoor kitchen.
#3 They Add Value
If you add the right covered patio you can add to the value of your home. Consult with a Houston or Cypress realtor for more exact figures for your particular home. When selling your home the old adage is definitely true, “Less is more.” Adding extravagant or low quality features to your covered patio and home now may cost you later. Keep to a streamlined design pattern. Choose a color scheme and theme that goes with the home and be sure to skip the DIY when it comes to things out of your wheelhouse and hire a professional.
#4 Save Money on Energy Bills
A covered patio reduces the amount of sunlight that enters your home by providing much needed shade. The roofing materials you choose for both your patio and your home can also make a difference. If your home is located in an area that doesn’t have many trees the patio cover more than makes up for the loss of shade.
And if you have the opposite problem and have too much of a shady backyard, there is polycarbonate roofing which let’s light in while keeping UV rays out.
#5 Leave Outdoor Furniture Out Year Round
Anyone who has left outdoor furniture out in the Houston sun and rain knows the consequences. If you want to skip the yearly furniture restoration, drop that can of spray paint and get yourself a covered patio. A covered patio will keep even the best quality outdoor cushions and pillows from color fading in the sun. And you can enjoy your patio year round without risking a soggy bottom.