Sunday, October 12, 2008

Creative Outdoor Patio Enclosures

Creative screened in patio enclosures are a great way to add protection from those pesky insects while enjoying a meal or entertaining guests.  It would add value and space to your home.

Most people love their outdoor patios and would never trade them away for anything else. Others however may decide they want to use their patio in inclement weather to add more floor space to their existing home.

Outdoor patio enclosures are not only screens but glass could be used also.  This would create a wonderful sun room.  In the winter months, with the sun shining through the glass, the solar energy could make this space the warmest area in the home without using any electrical or gas energy.

For many homeowners, outdoor patio enclosures are simply a means of adding an extra room their home and with the extra walls and ceiling have not really created an outdoor living space, but merely converted a an open area into another room.

After installing outdoor patio enclosures you can furnish the space to be comfortable in any season.  An outdoor fireplace creates a cozy spot in a cool summer evening as well as during the winter months.

Homeowners who want the look and feel of an outdoor patio may choose open wall outdoor patio enclosures design that provides overhead protection only, leaving three sides of the patio open to the elements, having no plans, or desire to use it during the dead of winter.

Does Your Family Need Another Room?

If a family already has a patio, they may decide to convert it into a play room, or a changing room for their swimming pool and use outdoor patio enclosures to seal the deal. A word of caution with outdoor patio enclosures however, is to make sure there is enough of a foundation and support for walls and a roof before starting the job.

These outdoor rooms are significantly more cost effective and easier to install, and cause less mess than construction of ordinary room additions. This type of room addition also takes much less time to construct. Again, you'll save money on heating and cooling costs and get to enjoy outdoor living indoors all year long.

Be sure to consider the addition of electrical and plumbing in your outdoor patio enclosures.  Your existing patio may already have outlets for an electrical source.  Get advice from an electrician or plumber if doing it yourself.

To find additional information on patios visit Flagstone Landscaping

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