Your patio is the perfect place to get outside and spend time with your loved ones in your backyard. However, Central Florida’s year-round unpredictable weather can make it difficult to get out back without a patio cover. Fortunately, there are some solutions. Here are some ways to shade your patio without breaking your budget.

Affordable Patio Cover Options

If you’re looking for a patio cover option that won’t burn a hole in your pocket, the following styles can be the perfect solution to improve your backyard and provide some shade from the Florida sun.

• Pergolas: Constructed out of metal, pergolas provide a sturdy structure for climbing plants to grow upon. Thick plants like ivy, grapevines or roses will quickly envelop these structures, giving you eco-friendly shade and a natural aesthetic for your patio while also providing you with bright, natural lighting.
  
  
• Fixed Awnings: These awnings consist of a fabric material stretched across the roof of a fixed metal frame. Fixed awnings are available in several dimensions to fit the specific height and size of your patio space. Fixed awnings allow natural light to penetrate your patio while providing overhead protection against harmful UV rays. While they cannot be collapsed during severe weather, fixed awnings are built with durable, weather-resistant fabric and coated, rust-proof metal frames to avoid constant wear and tear in Florida’s intense climate.
  
  
• Retractable Awnings: With the assistance of a professional awning installer, a retractable custom awning will be the best and most effective patio cover for your budget. Retractable awnings consist of the same durable materials as fixed awnings, but can be retracted during storms or when not in use. A retractable awning can also be customized to fit your style, budget and design needs. It’s also the most affordable option in the long run, as a professionally installed retractable awning will require less maintenance over time.

Design Your Custom Awning with Universal Awning & Sign

If you’re looking to install a retractable awning while staying within a specific budget, look no further than Universal Awning & Sign. As Central Florida’s premier custom awning and sign manufacturer and installer, our durable and long-lasting patio covers are affordable and built to last in Florida’s harsh environment for years to come. To learn more about our services and start designing your custom awning today, give us a call at 407-328-7781.