DIY Ideas for Patio Enclosures

Patio enclosures protect the patio from rain, bugs, excessive sunshine and other outside elements, while still letting in fresh air and enjoying the outdoors. There are many do-it-yourself options for turning your patio into a safe and relaxing environment. You can choose enclosures based on your needs and wants and it's relatively easy to install patio enclosures.

Landscaping for Patio Privacy
 
This is one of the easiest methods to achieve privacy and also create a green oasis. Select shrubs, small trees or plants that have dense growth. For year-round privacy, evergreens are recommended. But, if you mainly use your patio during the warm seasons, flowering plants are a good choice.

 
Prefab Patio Enclosures
 
Your patio can serve as an additional room that is protected from the elements. There are many prefabricated patio enclosures available from several manufacturers. You can purchase this type of enclosure and install it yourself. Prefab patio enclosures are shipped to you as a kit of parts, consisting of hardware and instructions and also include a list of installation tools you will need. If necessary, you can hire a contractor to put in a concrete foundation.

Patio Fencing Enclosures
 
If you have pets or small children you want to allow in your patio but need to safely contain them, you can use a fence as your patio enclosure. You can find latticework, picket fences and other pre-made parts of fencing at most local home improvement stores. You can fit these together and use them to surround the specific size and shape of your patio. If you have a lot of experience doing do-it-yourself projects, you can construct a post-and-rail wood fence. You can make your fence as dense or as open as you want, depending on your needs for safety or privacy.