Types of Easy Patio Cover Ideas
A patio can be an ideal place to hold children's birthday parties, barbecues or just to sit and relax during the summer. Patio covers can protect your decking and outdoor furniture from the sweltering summer heat and blistering sun. The patio cover should blend well with the structure of your home and be maintenance-free.
Patio Cover Ideas
Pergola
A pergola is a support beam structure with open sides and a roof made of slates that can be constructed for a patio cover. The slatted roof lets light filter through, making it an ideal place to establish climbing vines, such as hybrid morning glories, trumpet vines and climbing roses. One can learn how to build a pergola by searching online.
Retractable Awnings
Retractable awnings can be made of durable vinyl or fabric weather-treated materials. The awning can be lowered to provide a sanctuary from the hot summer sun or raised when needed for warmth in the winter. The awnings are available in assorted styles and colors to coordinate with your home.
Metal Patio Covers
A metal roof patio cover will protect from the sun, snow, rain and other elements. A metal covered patio can provide an outdoor living area to entertain guests. Metal roofs are easy to install and are available in as assortment colors to match any outdoor living space.
Lattace Cover
Lattice board can be used on a patio cover. Lattice board is inexpensive and can be purchased at home improvement centers. Install beams on your patio roof and attach the lattice board to the beams with screws or small nails. The lattice board can be treated with a weather-resistant stain or can be painted to match the furnishings and surroundings.
Living Cover
A living plant can be used for a cover over your patio. Grape vines, wisteria and muscadine vines make an excellent natural sanctuary that provides a shelter from the sun. Vines can be planted along the west side of the patio, to create a natural barrier from the setting sun on hot summer afternoons when the plants mature. A pole beam structure can be built over the patio, to support the vines as they grow. The vines can then be arranged around and over the structure eventually covering the entire patio.