patio cover ideas

Florida folks tolerate the summer better with a shady spot to enjoy a beautiful sunny day. If you don’t have natural shade in your backyard, then it’s time to create some.  Are you ready to enhance your outdoor living space by introducing some shade? Family-owned and operated since 1968, Dulando Screen & Awning has over 50 years of experience helping people discover the perfect solutions for their outdoor living spaces. Here are a few of the best patio cover ideas for Florida backyards.

Backyard Patio Cover Ideas

Aluminum Awnings

An aluminum awning offers a simple and affordable way to provide shade for your deck or patio. It protects the space from the elements and helps to keep it cooler by shielding it from the sun’s rays. Adding an awning can help keep your home’s interior cooler by shading your windows. These aluminum patio covers are attractive and easy to maintain and increase your property’s curb appeal. A custom aluminum awning can be tailored to your space, needs, and home so you get a perfect fit.

Dulando Screen & Awning is delighted to offer custom Structall aluminum awnings. We can design, build, and install your ideal awning. The awnings are constructed from high-quality aluminum and comply with all relevant Florida building codes.

Retractable Patio Awnings

Not looking for a permanent awning?  That’s why retractable patio awnings are excellent choices for Florida patio covers. They let you control how much sun your patio gets. With this appealing option, a retractable canopy extends and retreats, often at the push of a button. It allows you to spend more time enjoying your patio. It also makes it easier to protect your patio cover if bad weather arrives. To reduce the risk of damage, you can retract the awning until the storm passes.

Dulando Screen & Awning offers Sunesta’s retractable patio awnings. These cleverly designed awnings deliver a great mix of style, durability, and practicality.

Retractable Pergolas

Instantly recognizable thanks to timeless style, pergolas are evolving. Pergolas were once static structures that delighted visitors with their classic lines. They’ve kept their enduring elegance while adding modern features that make them more enjoyable and useful. Retractable pergolas are another way to take control of how much sun your patio experiences. With the installation of this structure, you gain the ability to protect the space from the elements. You can use it more frequently and with greater comfort.

Louvered Pergolas

Louvered pergolas are another option for pergola enthusiasts who want to control the amount of sun that reaches their patio. Instead of the traditional grid top, these innovative pergolas feature motorized louvers. Angling the blades alters the amount of sun or shade you enjoy. Open them entirely for a lot of light, or tilt them for more shade. When you close them tight, you’ll be protected by a roof during a shower. Dulando Screen & Awning is happy to offer Corradi’s retractable  and louvered pergolas. These innovative shade structures, a mix of Italian design and American manufacturing, are a clever way to optimize outdoor living spaces.

When you’re ready to explore the best patio covers, count on Dulando Screen & Awning. Our expert team is happy to guide you as you tour patio cover ideas. To get started, reach out to Dulando Screen & Awning today.

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