1. Choose you’re your type of patio cover project and material type. Browse the available patio cover types and be certain you have a full understanding of the various roof types; its critical to know the vast differences between a non insulated roof pan and an insulated roof panel. It can make the difference between loving or disliking your new patio cover once it’s built. We have detailed information throughout our website for each of the products designed to educate our customers enough to make an informed decision about patio cover materials…and of course, if you have questions, you can Contact us for guidance.
2. There will be three choices of material available, Elitewood Classic, Ultra Series or Alumawood. These are all fine products and look similar but are manufactured differently. For more information visit the product comparison page. If higher quality material is important to your investment, you may want to look closely at the Elitewood Series products.
3. Choose the attachment method…how you would like to attach the cover from the available options (e.g. Freestanding, Wall, Fascia or Roof Mount attachment). Measure the area in where the patio cover will be built. Typically, for attached patio covers there are 3 measurements (H) Height (P) Projection (W) Width. (H) = How high to the bottom of the patio cover roof line. (P) The distance from the attachment area to the end of the patio cover (W) The length of the patio cover. For freestanding patio covers you will have an additional measurement for the concrete footings. You may visit the build center page for more information or if you have questions, you can Contact us for guidance.
4. Determine if you will be permitting your project, either way, contact or research your local Planning and Building Department to determine the building setback requirements and which Live Load / Ground Snow Load, Wind Exposure (B or C). if you have questions, you can Contact us for guidance.
5. With the information collected, use our 3D Designer Tool, download, our Design Worksheets and submit or complete our Quick Quote Form and receive a price quote. The 3D Designer tool has 4 categories of patio cover designing ability. 1. Standard (lattice/shed/flat style roof) 2. Louvered (opening roof) 3. Custom (combination multi projection, multi height, multi span covers) 4. Advance Custom (Gable Roof, HIP Roof, shed/flat/lattice combination).
Please Note: We’ve included a lot of valuable information on our website designed to educate our customers, however, if you have questions, we encourage you to Contact us for guidance.
