Archadeck of Austin Upgrades Existing Patio In Round Rock’s Vizcaya Neighborhood
The beauty of working with Archadeck of Austin is that you need not spend a fortune to upgrade and improve functionality in your outdoor living spaces.
Here’s living proof.
Project designer, Jim Schallon, carefully listened to the homeowners when they said how they were hoping he and his outdoor building team could add more comfort, usability, and functionality to their existing backyard patio.
The first issue to address was the wind. Sometimes it was so strong that the family had to head back indoors when it was in full force. Cushions and décor items would be blown all over the place. And that is not luxurious, peaceful outdoor living by any stretch of the imagination.
The solution?
How To Tame Strong Winds And Lessen Them To Gentle Breezes
Enclosing the three large open areas of the patio adjacent to the rear of the home with a dependably hefty and strong solar 60% shade screen. Not only does it deflect strong rays of the sun, but its denser fabric and tighter weave block the wind beautifully, achieving the primary objective.
While we were there, the family also requested that we add an extension to the patio they already had to accommodate an open-air grilling space at the far end – where an occasional burst of wind actually adds to the grilling experience – without negatively impacting family members and guests in the newly screened-in patio.
This patio extension also now serves as a sun deck for catching some rays when the family wishes to sunbathe. It is easily accessible from the screened patio via a screen door. And from the backyard lawn, it is a mere two-step ascent.
The floor of this patio extension was beautifully crafted with an overlay on the entire space in a decorative concrete finish. We used a lime coat process in a running bond design that allowed us to match the flooring that was inside the home.
To heighten the aesthetic flow of the newly expanded outdoor living space, this also allows the homeowners to open their existing bi-fold doors to the new screened area and use both the interior and exterior living space simultaneously.
Better Building By Design Is Our Promise
From start to finish, you can be certain you’ve entrusted your outdoor living space project to a company that conducts business with professionalism, exhibits integrity, has respect in the community, is committed to high-quality standards, offers a written warranty, and has a history of satisfied clients.
And since we are locally owned and operated here in the greater Austin, TX, area, we make it easy to see examples of our work nearby and talk to other homeowners who’ve chosen to build with Archadeck. You never have to worry that you’re working with a contractor who doesn’t meet state and local licensing requirements or isn’t insured or bonded. Our commitment to detail, excellence, and trustworthiness speak for itself.
As an Archadeck client, you can expect to be treated to the highest level of service. Archadeck of Austin is proud to share with you our acclaimed points of difference:
• Knowledge of local building codes and terrain
• Professional-quality building standards
• Professional codes of conduct and values
• Insurance and warranty protection
• National praise from peers, suppliers, and social media
• A long history of satisfied clients
We Invite You To Chat With Us About Creating A Better Outdoor Living Experience For You And Your Family
It is our pleasure to offer you a personalized design consultation – at no charge or obligation whatsoever. To schedule yours, just click here.
Northwest Austin Homeowners Are Thrilled with Screened Porch Vision Fulfilled!
Planning ahead can be quite rewarding and smart, too, when it comes to adding more than one outdoor living structure to your home. These savvy homeowners in Northwest Austin near Round Rock, TX, knew they would eventually add a screen porch to the back of their home. It was part of their vision for the home.
First, they added a patio outside their back door – a beautiful, half-moon-shaped, flagstone patio. They made certain the patio was designed to meet the structural requirements to support a future screened porch addition.
From Patio to Screened Porch + Patio = Hurray!
When they were ready to add their much-anticipated screened porch, the homeowners called Austin screened porch designer Archadeck of Austin to do the job. They wanted the new porch positioned on the flagstone patio but sized so it wouldn’t take up the entire patio surface.
By reserving some usable patio space outside the screened porch, they’ll still be able to sit out on the patio when conditions are right. When mosquitoes are biting, however, or when they need protection from direct sun or rain showers, they’ll enjoy the screened porch immensely.
Archadeck of Austin designed and built this beautiful screened porch to look completely original to the home – always one of our objectives! The porch features white trim and a white wood ceiling with skylights.
Many clients don’t realize that adding a shade structure onto the back of a home reduces the amount of natural light coming into the home. Most consider this a small sacrifice for the pleasure of having a screened porch! Adding skylights in the porch roof is a way to keep some of the natural light the home would otherwise lose. We designed this porch roof with an open gable at one end, another way to let in more natural light. The open gable also adds a feeling of spaciousness inside the porch.
The Perfect Screened Porch for Each Client: It’s in the Details
The clients requested two screen doors in the porch instead of just one. These custom fiberglass screen doors came from Coppa Woodworking in California. Additional details you may notice here are the ceiling fan and the string of festive lights inside the porch. We include electrical wiring on jobs that feature a roof so clients can enjoy some of their indoor comforts, outdoors. As you can see, no detail was overlooked!
A wise man once said, “the difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.” We agree! Careful craftsmanship and attention to detail are extremely important to us at Archadeck of Austin. These qualities shine through our work, in all the types of outdoor living structures we design and build.
Does your vision for your home include a new, updated or expanded outdoor living space? Is adding a screened porch on your to-do list? Archadeck of Austin can custom design a screened porch, open porch, or patio cover to keep you out of the sun. Call Archadeck of Austin today at 512-259-8282 or email us to schedule your free design consultation.
Jim Odom Archadeck of Austin
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