When you think of Louisiana a few things come to mind. Seafood boils, LSU, Saints football, and time with family are likely amongst the first few things that come to mind. Louisiana is known for hospitality and quality time spent with friends and family. Unfortunately, Louisiana also has many rainy days throughout the year that can surely ruin your party plans rather quickly. 

Picture this, you are hosting a crawfish boil at your house and the weather forecast for the day looks mostly clear, but suddenly a stray shower comes along. You are left with a few options, move the party inside, wait it out, or you could move the party under your newly covered patio. 

Patio covers and door awnings offer a multitude of benefits. 



1. Patio covers provide extra shelter and space

Whether you are hosting a party or just want some extra living space, patio covers are a fantastic choice. Patio covers extend your living space to the outdoors. Set up your patio area with outdoor furniture without having to worry about the elements breaking them down. Patio covers can increase the value of your home and are a great selling point. 

2. Patio covers help save you money

Patio covers offer shading from the sun and are generally installed near the exterior of your home which reduces the amount of sunlight and heat on the side of your house and windows. For this reason, your home cools more efficiently and you may see a decrease in your energy bill costs.

3. Patio covers offer protection

Patio covers offer different types of protection for your furniture and even for doing outdoor activities and projects outside. We all know it gets very hot during the summer months, sometimes it becomes unbearable. By having a covered patio area, you can enjoy outdoor projects and hobbies with sun protection. Patio covers even provide benefits for gardeners who want certain plants that prefer more shade!

4. Patio covers can benefit your health

While this may seem strange, by spending time outdoors under a covered patio you decrease harmful UV rays that can cause sunburns and possibly prevent skin cancer. Standing outside in direct sunlight on a very hot day has negative effects on your body. Your body has to work harder to cool down when you are in direct sunlight as opposed to in the shade. By simply staying in a shaded area, your body is less likely to overheat and covered areas also provide a great space to use fans to keep cool as well.

5. Gutters can be installed on your patio covers

Since patio covers are an extension of your home and provide cover from precipitation, it also helps direct water even further from your home when patio covers and professionally installed and seamless gutters are used. 

These are only some of the potential benefits of patio covers for your home and family. We use metal patio covers as they are affordable, durable, and provide shade better than cloth or pergolas. We install patio covers and gutters and can even do both at the same time. If you are in south Louisiana and want to improve your home, and family quality time, enjoy a cup of coffee outside no matter the weather forecast, give us a call for a free quote!