Highly Rated Deck Covers For Your Home
So, you have a beautiful deck in your backyard that’s perfect for entertaining… unless it’s rainy outside or the sun is brutally hot. Have you considered installing a cover over the space to help you get more use out of it year-round? Deck covers are not only visually appealing but they make your outdoor living area more functional for everyday use.
Below, you’ll learn more about different types of deck covers and how to choose the best one for your space. If you have any questions as you plan your backyard upgrades, the experts at Sunburst Construction are here to help you. Please call us at 703-406-0914 or contact us online to request a free estimate for your deck cover installation.
Different Types of Deck Covers to Consider
As you plan your deck cover installation, get to know more about the different options available to you. No matter your preferred design aesthetic or the size of your deck, there is a cover option that will perfectly fit your space. As your Northern Virginia outdoor living expert, we are here to help guide you in making the right decisions for your space.
- Pergolas: These open, airy structures provide partial shade while allowing sunlight to filter through. To create a natural, green look that adds to the ambiance, consider adorning your pergola with climbing plants.
- Screened enclosures: These covers create a fully enclosed outdoor space, offering protection against insects and inclement weather while allowing you to enjoy fresh air and natural light.
- Solid roof covers: Solid covers, which are often made from aluminum, offer complete protection from the elements and can be designed to match the architectural style of your home.
- Louvered roof systems: These covers feature adjustable slates that you can open or close to control sunlight, ventilation, and rain exposure, offering you a versatile shade option.
“We used Sunburst Construction twice now and were more than pleased with the end result both times. We had them complete a 2 phase, 2 level deck for us. The upper level deck with pergola was done in 2019 and the lower level deck with built in spa was installed in 2020. It is just a great outdoor living space for us and we could not be more happy. The construction is solid and all the lines are straight. Workers could not have been better to work with and other than a few minor struggles with language communication, they completed exactly what I was asking for – as it was a custom deck that I wanted built exactly as I had envisioned in my mind. They exceeded my expectations.”
How to Choose the Right Deck Cover for Your Space
Consider the following factors to help you feel confident you’re selecting the best option for your family’s needs.
- Determine what’s most important to you: Think about how you plan to use your deck and how much sun protection you want, considering things like shade, privacy, and rain protection.
- Set a budget: Determine how much you want to spend to help you see which options will fit in that budget. Then, explore our special offers to see what saving opportunities are available.
- Consider different materials: Do you want a patio cover made from aluminum, wood, vinyl, or fabric? Each option has pros and cons and specific maintenance requirements, so keep that in mind when making your decision.
Benefits of Covering Your Deck
Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of adding a cover to your deck.
- Protection from the elements: A cover helps provide shelter from harsh sunlight, rain, and wind, so you can use your outdoor space year-round.
- Furniture preservation: One of the easiest ways to care for your outdoor furniture is to protect it from weather-related damage like fading from UV rays or deterioration from moisture.
- Better energy efficiency: A deck cover can provide shade to adjacent indoor areas, helping to keep your home cooler. Over time, this could reduce your energy costs.
- Increased property value: A thoughtfully designed deck area can add aesthetic and functional appeal to your home, potentially increasing its resale value.
- Reduced glare: By providing shade, your cover can help reduce glare, helping to protect your eyes and making it easier to use electronic devices while outside.
Why Choose Sunburst Construction?
As your local outdoor living expert, our goal is to help you create a more beautiful and functional backyard space for the right price. For more than 25 years, we’ve been working with homeowners like you to bring their backyard dreams to life, earning a reputation for being a company focused on high-quality work and excellent customer service.
Schedule Your Deck Cover Installation
Are you ready to add the perfect shade structure to your backyard? Call us at 703-406-0914 or contact us online to request a free estimate.
FAQ: Deck Cover Installation
Can you add a roof over an existing deck?
Often, yes. However, the existing deck needs to be evaluated to determine whether its framing, footings, and overall structure are suitable for the additional loads created by a roof.
If modifications are needed, we’ll explain your options before moving forward.
How much does a deck cover cost?
Deck cover costs vary based on the size of the structure, roof design, materials, existing deck conditions, structural requirements, electrical features, ceiling finishes, and other custom details.
The best way to determine the cost of your project is to have our team evaluate your property and develop an estimate based on your specific design.
What is the difference between a pergola and a solid deck cover?
A pergola generally provides partial or filtered shade while maintaining a more open-air feeling.
A solid roof provides substantially greater protection from direct sunlight and rain and can make the space feel more like an outdoor room.
We’ll help you compare the options based on how you want to use your deck.
Is a covered deck the same as a screened porch?
Not necessarily.
A covered deck typically has a roof but remains open on the sides. A screened porch adds screening around the perimeter to provide greater protection from insects and debris.
Sunburst Construction builds both covered outdoor spaces and screened porches, so we can help you determine which approach better matches your goals.
Can a covered deck be screened in later?
Potentially. If you think you may want to add screens in the future, tell us during the design phase.
Planning for future upgrades from the beginning can make it easier to incorporate them into the structure and layout.
Do I need a permit for a deck cover in Northern Virginia?
Permit requirements depend on the project and the jurisdiction where your home is located. Permanent roof structures commonly involve building-code and permitting requirements.
We’ll review the requirements that apply to your project and address applicable permitting as part of the project preparation process.
Do I need HOA approval for a deck cover?
If your neighborhood has a homeowners association, exterior additions such as deck covers may require architectural approval.
Requirements vary by community. If HOA approval applies to your project, we’ll discuss the necessary documentation and process with you.
Can I add lighting or a ceiling fan under my deck cover?
Depending on the design and electrical plan, features such as ceiling fans, recessed lighting, decorative fixtures, and outlets can often be incorporated into a covered deck.
It’s best to discuss these features early so they can be considered during planning and construction.