Patio covers have become very popular in recent years among homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor space. Covers provide protection from the sun and rain that will allow you to spend a more comfortable time outdoors. They will also keep your furniture dry, allowing it to last for several more years. A cover can also lower your energy bills and make your yard look even nicer. Insulated patio covers offer even more benefits to homeowners.
Insulated patio covers have a piece of insulation sandwiched between two pieces of patio cover material. A popular choice of material is aluminum. Aluminum is lightweight, non-toxic, and will last for many years because it is quite durable. Aluminum is much less expensive than a wood or metal deck and is available in many different colors, patterns, and finishes. They can withstand extreme rain or sun, as well as scratches. They can be cleaned very easily and otherwise require very little maintenance. To clean it, all you need to do is broom with some cleaning solution.
Insulated patio covers have an advantage over non-insulated counterparts because they can keep your patio even cooler in the hot summer months. The insulation is made of foam sheets that are placed in the middle of two aluminum panels. This design enhances the cover’s effectiveness as a weather deterrent and will also help further reduce your energy bills by keeping the area under your patio cooler than ever. Insulated decks can also have polystyrene cores and can be fitted with batten connectors made of vinyl.
The covers are typically made with interlocking features that make the padding useful as it locks firmly between the aluminum pieces. Aluminum can be purchased with laminated finishes that will provide additional strength during periods of rain and snow. These covers will also silence the sound of raindrops, an added bonus. They require special treatments for your roof and can be fitted with plywood if you don’t want an aluminum cover.
In general, you have many options when buying a cover: you can choose the material, whether or not it is insulated, and whether or not you want a finished insulated cover. Be sure to do proper research before buying to buy what is best for you. I recommend insulated patio covers.