Depending upon how you plan to use your patio, you may require a different type of patio cover than your neighbor.  Each homeowner may have unique features that they would like to include in their designs.  If you are building from the ground up, then you have a distinct advantage in this department.  The advantage is that you can get all of those features built into it from the beginning.  It is much harder, for example, to put in accent lighting or other features that you want hidden from site after the structure is built.  Sure, it is possible, but it will likely cost more in the end.  This is where covered patio designs come into play.  You may not be approaching this from such a ‘construction perspective’ though you might benefit if you did.  Designing your patio space first, either through some software programs or just sketching it out, will go a long way toward helping you to realize your dream patio.  If you are planning on doing the building yourself, this will save you time as you’ll have something to work towards.  Additionally, if you will be hiring pros to do the work, the patio design plans will be your insurance that you end up with what you wanted.

The last thing you would want to have happen is to see your covered patio sitting there just knowing that it isn’t what you had in mind.  From experience, trust me when I say that you’ll see that space every day wondering why you didn’t do it ‘right’ the first time.  Don’t let this happen to you.  Just as an example, let’s talk about a recent problem that we heard about.  There was some discussion between a homeowner and her contractor about the various patio roof ideas.  You see, there are closed and open styles, some with tiles and others with metal.  You can also have a lattice-roof that is partially open and lets in dappled sunlight.  These would be something like a pergola is designed to have.  Well, what happened was that the contractor thought they had agreed on a closed roof and the homeowner wanted that open style.  Next thing you know, it is being ripped apart and the whole new roof to that patio had to be built.  It cost more money and delayed the completion date.  Things like this can be avoided with the right designs and plans in hand when you go into the project.

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