| In order to understand what would make your | | | | ground up, then this is not an issue. However, if you |
| outdoor patio a dream room, you'd have to define | | | | have a previous patio that you are remodeling into a |
| what it is that you actually do on your patio and how | | | | more usable outdoor room type of space, then this |
| you use that space. Some people might love to have | | | | is something to consider. You have to take into |
| a hot tub or jacuzzi sitting in the corner. For someone | | | | account the cost of building combined with the |
| else, that would just be a big eyesore or mosquito | | | | longevity issue. More specifically, determining how |
| factory. It is really in how you plan on utilizing your | | | | long you plan on staying at that home is the point. If |
| patio that will determine your plans and ultimately | | | | you have plans on staying there for years to come, |
| guide your design ideas. Patio designs are as varied as | | | | then building a new patio may well be the way to go. |
| the owners who use them. | | | | If you are looking at moving in the near future and |
| If we are talking about a patio cover, then the most | | | | you just like the idea of having a patio where you |
| popular style is the pergola. A pergola makes for a | | | | can go to kick up your heels after a long day or on |
| great starting point around which to build your dream | | | | the weekends, then remodeling an existing structure |
| patio room. You might think of your patio space as | | | | makes more sense. |
| an outdoor room. Just like any room inside your | | | | In both examples, remodeling or new construction, |
| home, the patio must have walls, a floor and a ceiling. | | | | starting with some good covered patio designs will |
| In the case of the pergola, the frame itself makes | | | | save both time and money. In the case of new |
| good 'bones' upon which to build the rest of the | | | | construction, you will know exactly what you want |
| room. In the real estate world, they speak of the | | | | to have where, so the design can incorporate this. |
| frame of a home being like the skeleton structure | | | | With a remodel, it is helpful to have a good layout |
| that can help determine its overall shape. If it has | | | | design going into the project because there are |
| good underlying structure, then the remodel can | | | | inevitable set backs from unforeseen circumstances |
| move ahead smoothly and accommodate various | | | | that may affect the final look. If you know what you |
| design changes. | | | | want to achieve, you can plan for this if such an |
| On the other hand, if the structural members are | | | | event arises. In the end, if you get a space that you |
| poorly constructed or outdated, then the only way | | | | are able to use just as you would use any indoor |
| to move forward is to demolish and begin anew. If | | | | room in your home, you'll be glad you planned ahead. |
| you are starting your patio construction from the | | | | |