Insulated Patio Designs

1. Insulated Patio Designs We all know the old adage if you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. Believe it or not, this even applies to installing an insulated patio To avoid completing a patio that will only sit there collecting dust, there are a number of factors that need to be considered. More and more often, we are having new customers approach us that are unhappy with their existing patio. While we work with them to give them the patio they actually wanted originally, it is unfortunate to think that many of their troubles could have been evaded.This insulated roofing system will shield your family from the majority of nature's components, whilst enhancing your outside with perfect, exemplary, contemporary lines. Design One of the most common design issues is simply the wrong patio type selection. As there are so many patio types, this commonly leads to many opting for a patio that wasn’t necessarily the best option for their outdoor space. The key patio types you should be aware of are as follows. Free Standing Skillion A free standing patio design offers an oasis away from the home. They are best when positioned in front of a pool or a cosy spot in the yard, making them perfect for weekend gatherings, family events or regular outdoor dining. Attached Skillion Attached skillions are best for extending your living area and are ideal if you want a multi- use carport, boat port or general cover area protecting you and your most valuable possessions from the heat and cold. Fly Over A fly over patio creates an impressive open living area with high ceilings for additional head-room, air flow, day light and unrestricted views. Gable A gable attracts a grand opening to your living area whilst giving your patio area additional height and ventilation of hot air. They are great for minimising dark areas and a variety of gable infill and beam options are available.

2. Choice of materials The major problems caused by poor choice of materials are that many existing patios become very hot in the sun, noisy in the rain and suffer from leaks. In addition, we have seen a number of patios that have poor lighting or that are just too small. The solution is to choose a roofing material that is going to withstand the harsh Queensland climate. This is why we always recommend insulated roofing made from Colorbond steel. Not only does it allow lights to be fitted inside, insulated roofing stops condensation and mould that plagues single skin roofing. Insulated patios are also much quieter in heavy rain than non-insulated patios. Build quality At Action Sheetmetal & Roofing, we choose to only deal with reputable manufacturers like Bondor’s Solarspan and Ausdeck who use genuine Colorbond roofing sheeting on the top skin and bottom skin of the panelling. If you are looking at other products, be sure to satisfy yourself that the metal sheeting is not poor quality. It is often more worthwhile to invest in a quality patio at the outset than to buy a patio that is cheap as chips. Chances are, the good quality patio will give you better value for money and outlast the generally imported substitutes. Action Sheet Metal PO Box 1183 Ashmore City, QLD 4214, Australia 0756360313 orders@actionsheetmetal.com http://www.actionsheetmetal.com Facebook Twitter