CELEBRATE SUMMER IN THE SHADE: Why A Patio Cover Is The Upgrade You’ll Love Year Round

There is no denying it. We Californians love outdoor living. But, how enjoyable is a simple slab of concrete or a deck? You’re still exposed to the blazing hot sun! And if a summer shower pops up, what will you do? Duck under an umbrella? Or just pack everything up and go back inside?

The answer to genuine California outdoor living is a patio cover. Patio covers create an extension of your living space. When rain and heat are not a concern, your outdoor space becomes a valuable year-round, open family room to relax and enjoy all that Sacramento has to offer.

The Ultimate Patio Cover: See What’s Possible

• • Built-in Extension: Designed to fit seamlessly with the design of your home. Integrated into roof lines with matching shingles, gutters and downspouts to shed and control rain flow.
  • Stylish Columns: Thick, solid columns in a variety of styles. Round, square, fluted…several design options.
  • Electricity: Dedicated electrical run with its own breaker. Accessorize with plugs, fans, lighting as well as heaters and misters.
  • Comfort and Convenience: Built it grills and cooktops. Refrigerator and sink. The perfect outdoor food prep area. No need to abandon your guests and disappear indoors to retrieve food and beverages.
  • Entertainment: Lounge in outdoor comfort while watching your favorite sports teams on your patio big screen TV.
  • Stunning Floor Designs: Choose painted, stamped or texture coated concrete for a versatile outdoor surface. Go with tile for a luxurious option. Designs can be built around a wood or composite wood deck as well.
  • Ceiling Options: Tongue and groove stained wood and HardiPanel ceilings are popular with built in can lighting and with lighted ceiling fans.

More Patio Cover Options

Here’s a great way to set up an outdoor bar/dining counter. This awning style window is assisted by hydraulic lifters and offers the perfect way to serve food and drinks to outdoor diners. Great style has been added here with tiled flooring and great looking countertop. A full wet sink was also featured in this design completing the luxury and convenience of this space.

Looking For Stylish Shade Only? Choose A Pergola

Patio covers and pergolas can be constructed of sturdy aluminum or wood construction. Metal patio covers has insulated panels for the roof and are a great way to add instant shade for outdoor living. Pergolas offer shade only but are a classy way to gain shaded outdoor living space.

With any of these covers, you can also have lighting, ceiling fan, custom columns and custom concrete coatings or tiled flooring.

Why Choose Yancey For Your Patio Project?

Yancey Company’s roots date back to 1888 to the Yancey Insulation and Lumber Company. Its current operation is family owned and was founded in 1939! We’ve been operating and serving the Sacramento area for nearly 4 generations.

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• • Licensed: California State License Board #165793 (one of the oldest licenses in CA).
  • Insured: General Liability and Worker’s Compensation Insurance protects you from loss/harm.
  • Experienced: Trades include kitchen and bath remodeling, room additions, siding, painting and roof installation.
  • Trusted: You’ll find us on the BBB, Angi, Google, Yelp, Houzz and Modernize.
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Patios are convenient for entertaining visiting relatives and friends, where afternoon tea or casual dinner can be served. This area is also reserved for traditional barbecue get-togethers on fine Sunday afternoons. While these ideas may be appealing, lovely outdoor living areas are not likely to serve their purpose during summer, especially if there is nothing there to protect you from the scorching sun.

As a remedy to this, a patio cover can provide much needed shade, which would increase the amount of convenient space for the entire family as well as your precious potted plants. With ample shade, parents can relax and feel refreshed with some orange juice while looking after their kids who are playing in the backyard. With the beautiful California sunset glowing in the background, how can your neighbors resist your “lunch at the patio” invite?

Since summer is not far behind, now is the best time to accomplish that overdue patio project. These tips from WiseGeek should get you started:

Metal variants such as steel, wrought iron, and aluminum are more durable than wood, but usually less attractive. Vinyl patio covers are virtually maintenance-free and come in several styles and colors. Synthetic wood coverings have a natural appearance and also require very little upkeep.

Wooden patio covers are the traditional choice for many homeowners because of their natural beauty. This material blends well into almost any landscape and may be painted or stained to further enhance its attractiveness. Homeowners often choose this type of patio cover to match the appearance of their home’s natural wood siding. Wooden patio covers can sometimes be designed to match the architectural design of a home. Some wooden coverings employ a colored canvas roof that matches the home’s paint scheme.

Go ahead and have your patio cover installed before the sun reigns completely over the horizon. Check out the choices of patio covers in Sacramento with the experts at Yancey Company. They’re the right people to contact because they’ve been in the business for 74 years now so they’re well aware of all the intricacies related to patios and decks.

Make room for several options before you decide on what shade fits your current home design. Make your choice from among Yancey Company’s Sacramento patio covers based on functionality, beauty and overall quality.
(Article Excerpt and Image from wiseGeek, “What Are the Different Types of Patio Covers?”)