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Patio Covers in Ventura County

Solid, lattice and insulated patio covers in aluminum or wood, attached to the house or freestanding, with footings and connections built for wind and the span.

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Patio Covers

A patio cover turns a hot slab into a room you can use in the afternoon. Inland, in Santa Paula, Fillmore, Moorpark and Simi Valley, it is about shade. On the coast, it is shelter from wind and drizzle as much as sun. The right cover depends on which way the patio faces, which rooms it shades, and how much maintenance you want to do.

Most patio covers we build are either aluminum, including the wood-look aluminum products sold under names like Alumawood, or wood. Both can be solid or lattice, attached to the house or freestanding. What does not change is the structural part: footings sized for the posts, a ledger properly fastened and flashed where the cover meets the house, and beams sized for the span.

Aluminum or wood

Aluminum covers do not rot, warp or need painting, and the baked-on finish holds up well in salt air when it is a good product. Insulated aluminum panels block heat better than single-skin panels and can carry recessed lights and fans. Wood covers look warmer and can be stained or painted to match the house, but they need refinishing every few years and are more prone to rot at the posts and beam ends.

In fire hazard zones, a cover attached to the house has to meet material and construction requirements, and some wood options will not qualify. We check the zone before you pick a material.

Solid, lattice or a mix

A solid cover gives full shade and keeps rain off, but it darkens the rooms behind it. A lattice cover lets light through and casts patterned shade, which suits patios in front of a kitchen or living room window. A common compromise is solid over the seating area and lattice near the house.

  • Solid

    Full shade and rain protection. Best over outdoor kitchens and seating.

  • Lattice

    Partial shade and more light into the house. Best in front of windows.

  • Insulated

    Cooler underneath and ready for lights and ceiling fans.

Attaching it to the house

An attached cover hangs from a ledger board bolted into the house framing. On a stucco house, that means opening the stucco to reach solid framing, installing flashing above the ledger, and patching the stucco to match. A ledger bolted only through stucco, or with no flashing, is a common cause of wall leaks. If the house cannot take a ledger, the cover can be freestanding with its own beam and posts on both sides.

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Show us the patio and the afternoon sun. We will design the cover and give you a written price, permit included.

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Patio Covers: FAQs

Does a patio cover need a permit in Ventura County?

Most cities require a permit for an attached patio cover, and many for larger freestanding ones. The plans show the footings, the ledger connection, post sizes and spans. Some aluminum products come with engineering that simplifies the permit. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections.

How long does an aluminum patio cover last?

A good quality aluminum cover can last for decades with little maintenance beyond washing. Coastal salt air is harder on fasteners and finishes, so we use stainless or coated hardware near the beach. Wood covers can last a long time too, but need regular refinishing.

Can I add lights and a fan to a patio cover?

Yes. Insulated panels are made to hold recessed lights and fan boxes, and wood covers can be wired as well. The circuit needs to be rated for outdoor use and permitted with the cover. Planning the wiring before installation hides the conduit inside the structure.

Will a patio cover leak where it meets the house?

Not if it is flashed correctly. The ledger is installed against the house framing with metal flashing above it that sheds water over the cover rather than behind it. Most leaks we see at old covers come from missing flashing or a ledger bolted through stucco alone.

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