Rain or wind, with a patio roof, the outdoor area can be used all year round. As the owner of a home with a garden, you look forward to relaxing moments on the terrace, but the weather can quickly throw a spanner in the works. Rain, strong wind, hail and too much sunlight make it not always pleasant to stay on the patio enclosures in Columbia, SC. These problems are quickly remedied with a hail-proof patio canopy.

The functionality of a patio cover

In addition to sun protection, the patio roof also offers protection against rain, wind and hail, as well as many other advantages. One of these further advantages is the additional function as a privacy screen, in which, for example, a side wall element is set up next to the roofing, which protects against prying eyes from neighbors or passers-by.

In addition, a patio roof can store heat with the help of Plexiglas, for example. This pays off especially in autumn and the cold season, when the last rays of sunshine are used intensively. There are a number of options when it comes to choosing roof panels for the patio canopy:

• Plexiglas
• double wall plates
• corrugated sheets
• plastic panels

The trading company for plastic semi-finished products and profiles offers multi-skin sheet shipping, as well as accessories and other products specializing in roofs and walls.

Materials, installation and maintenance of a patio cover

The construction of the patio cover also plays a crucial role, as it varies between wood and metal. Accordingly, the respective profile must also be taken into account. Aluminumprofiles are used in a wooden construction, as they compensate for possible inequalities in the construction, so aluminum-rubber profiles are suitable for a metal construction.

Many garden owners like to use wood because it is a natural raw material. In addition, it is very stable and robust. Wood is also easier to work with, for example when working with nails. Since wood has a high dead weight, the construction should be adapted to the weight of the panels, as there is a risk that they will sink in otherwise. Depending on the situation, lighter plates can also be used. A wide range of roofing panels is offered by many companies.

However, wood also requires regular care and in this sense is more complex than metal. It must be cared for accordingly, since rain, storms, snow, wind and the sun do the wood. It should therefore be painted and treated with wood care products.