Deck & Patio Covers for CO’s Front Range Homeowners

Deck and patio covers provide shade from Colorado’s harsh sunlight during the summer months. They also offer protection from inclement weather year around. This is invaluable to those of us who enjoy outdoor hobbies like grilling, even in the winter and spring months.

When designing a deck and patio cover, the primary objective is to create one that looks like it was built with your home. This is why a custom built cover is more desirable, in my estimation, than the aluminum kits that nationwide companies promote and install.

Unlike decks and pergolas, covers are rather simplistic in design and construction since options are minimal. Choices include size, what type of roof design do you want (gable, shed, or hip and ridge), how will the underside of the patio cover be finished (open, siding, tongue and groove), do you want skylights, and do you want any electrical work done (lights, ceiling fans, or outlets). Posts, fascia, soffits, shingles, and gutters are typically built to match those features on your home.

On rare occasions existing conditions make patio covers challenging to design and install and thus cost prohibitive, but if your home has the potential for a cover, it’s a cost-effective option that will increase the amount of time you can spend outdoors – making it a worthwhile consideration.