What is a patio cover?

A patio cover is a type of garden structure similar to an awning. Rather than a fabric awning, which can be folded away when it isn’t being used, a patio cover is a permanent structure. It’s held up with legs, and the roof is solid, either glass or plastic.

This is very different to a pergola, which is a garden structure without a roof, an open-air structure made of several beams of wood.

What are the benefits of a patio cover?

Patio covers can make a patio or deck much more functional. If you live somewhere that gets a lot of rain, you might find that you don’t get much use out of your space. A patio cover will protect you from the weather, so you can enjoy your patio year-round.

They’re also invaluable if you live somewhere that gets a lot of sun. It provides a permanent solution for shade. A good patio umbrella can offer stylish shade, but you have to move it around to follow the sun as it moves across the sky. A patio cover is a more permanent solution.

A patio cover can also save you space. Rather than dedicating a corner of your yard to a gazebo or a pergola, a patio cover goes over your patio. ‘Because they are attached directly to the house, you do not need an additional structure on your patio’. Installing a patio cover won’t cost you any space in your yard, which is perfect if you’re working with a smaller space.

Finally, a patio cover is much cheaper to buy and install than a pergola. Starting costs for patio covers are often thousands of shillings cheaper than a pergola. Additionally, a patio cover is cheap to install, and they are often secured to the floor with bolts instead of concrete.