Can I install my own patio cover?

But, if you are on a budget and cannot afford to invest in patio cover as well as installer’s labor, you can take up the project yourself. The patio cover industry has developed at great length in recent years. From the diversity in materials and designs, there are also extensive options in installation techniques.

What can I use to cover a patio?

20 Ways to Cover Your Patio So You Can Stay Cool In Shade

1. Set Up an Awning. Jennifer Skinner.
2. Top With an Enclosed Skylight. Tamsin Johnson.
3. Install Galvanized Steel Panels.
4. Plant Wisteria.
5. Buy Partially Shaded Furniture.
6. Optimize It for Every Season.
7. Trellised Gazebo.
8. Blend Indoor and Outdoor Areas.

Do I need building plans for a patio roof?

But what about a patio roof? According to the Minor Building Works Schedule, you only need a basic site plan indicating the position of the roof structure and a sketch of the roof structure. You may have to appoint a registered professional to oversee this work.

Are patio kits worth it?

Affordable and Efficient: Patio cover kits are cost-friendly and incredibly efficient. Instead of spending hours measuring, cutting and re-measuring your materials, everything in your wood patio cover kit is packaged up for you. You won’t need much more than a good power drill and a few hours to put it together.

What is a covered patio called?

The word pergola has come to be used interchangeably with patio cover. Patio cover. An attached structure that provides shade and/or rain coverage for a patio or deck. A patio cover may have an open or solid roof. The term patio cover is often used interchangeably with pergola.

Does a wooden structure need planning permission?

All timber garden structures, including Garden Sheds, Summerhouses and Garages are subject to planning permission rules; however, the good news is that the majority of our buildings won’t actually require planning permission for installation.

Do I need planning permission to build on my own land?

‘ If your project involves the creation of a new dwelling (either a self build or subdividing an existing home), then planning permission is normally required.

What wood is used for awnings?

Western Red Cedar and Redwood. Western Red Cedar and Redwood are the two most commonly used woods for pergolas, aside from pressure-treated wood.