You want to enjoy the beautiful outdoors on a day off, but the sun is beating down and you feel yourself start to sweat. Awnings are a great option to give your outdoor space some shade and comfort. Adding an awning to your home or patio can be a lifesaver and help you enjoy your outdoor space even more. Learn more about awnings below.
Functionality and Purpose of Awnings
An awning is a sheet of material that is attached to a home and extends out to provide protection from the elements. Awnings can provide you with protection from rain, sun, wind, and more. Awnings are often permanent fixtures that are attached to a home. Sometimes they are retractable and other times they are fixed in place.
However, there are other types of protection from the elements that are also common, such as canopies, pergolas, and even gazebos. All of these offer some shade and protection from the elements, and they can all be a great addition to a patio or outdoor living space. A canopy is often a covered free-standing structure that offers protection and shade. A pergola is generally is a structure created from wood that has decorative beams across the top. A gazebo can be created from stone or metal, but it is also a decorative structure that offers you protection from the elements.
The purpose of an awning is to make your outdoor space more usable, whether that is protecting you from rain, sun, or even snow. All of these other options can offer you protection and make your outdoor living space more usable, as well. Many people use an awning or canopy to protect an outdoor patio space that is made from stone, brick, pavers, or even stamped concrete. At Triad Associates, we are experts in hardscapes, and we can help you elevate your outdoor living by improving your patio and helping you get that much-needed awning protection from the elements.
Elevating Your Exterior Areas
Are you ready to elevate your outdoor space? Whether it is an awning, a patio, a walkway, an outdoor kitchen, or even a pool, Triad Associates specializes in exterior hardscape design to bring your space to the next level. If you are thinking about adding to your exterior space, there are some things you will want to consider. Check them out below.
- Purpose – If you are thinking of adding a patio, outdoor kitchen, or other outdoor space, it is important to think about what you want the purpose of this to be. Will it be a space for lots of people to gather or just a few? Will it be for relaxing or is it more functional? Think about the purpose because that will help you make some decisions about look and materials and your overall needs.
- Functionality – Function is another important thing to consider. How will your space work with your current space? How does your space function right now? You want to design a space that functions how you need it to. Maybe, you want to add a walkway to get to your patio area because there currently isn’t one. Functionality is a big consideration.
- Style – You also want to think about your own personal style. There are a lot of different hardscapes out there to choose from. You may prefer the look of natural stone for a patio space, or you might want stamped concrete so that you can add color to the space. Whatever you choose, think about your style and how you want your space to look.
These are all things to consider before you jump into your next project. If you have any questions about these or about other specifics related to hardscapes, you can reach out to us at Triad Associates. Also, check out more information below about how to get started on your next hardscape project.
How to Get Started on Your Next Project
Thinking about diving into an outdoor living project? Here’s how to get started with Triad Associates.
- Think About What You Want and the Goal of Your Project – As discussed above, there are many things to think about when starting an outdoor project. First, you have to decide what you want and what is important to you. It is also a good idea to think about the ultimate goal of the project. For example, is the goal to have an outdoor space for yourself, or do you want an outdoor space to entertain? Are you looking to improve the curb appeal of your house? Do you want to improve functionality? All of these are great reasons to add patios, walkways, and more, but you want to get clear on what you want and why so that you can articulate that to us.
- Give Us a Call – Next, give us a call. We have an expert staff ready to discuss your next project. You can call us at (978) 373-4223 and ask any questions you have. We will gather some information and get a better idea of what you need for your project.
- Schedule a Time for Us to Visit Your Space – Then, we will schedule a time to visit your space. We will need to get an idea of your current space before we dive too deep into the project. There are often important factors that need to be taken into account related specifically to the geography of your landscape or the layout of your space. This is important to know before we get too far in the design process.
- Come By Our Facility to See Materials – Triad Associates has a large facility and warehouse where you can view our different hardscape materials and see which ones feel like the best option for you. The chance to see these products in person is one you won’t want to miss.
- Let Us Provide You with a Design – We have experts that can create a design or even a 3D design for your project so that you can see what it will look like before it gets built. Through this design process, we can work out any problems or issues before we get started on the build.
- Let Us Make the Design a Reality – Not only do we design your project, but we have expert hardscape installers that can build your project. We have many years of experience in hardscapes, so we will help you get your dream space.
Your next project starts with a call to us at Triad Associates. We can help you get the outdoor living experience you have always wanted. Reach out to us today, and we can get started!
