| If in constructing your patio you are giving natural | | | | pine, hardwood and oak. Though most people go for |
| beauty the first priority then wood should be your | | | | the inexpensive pine it all really depends on how |
| choice. There is no other comparable material. Wood | | | | much you are willing to spend. Oakwood is the most |
| is certainly the most elegant of materials and gives | | | | expensive but will last much longer than pine or |
| you a wide range of design options. With a wooden | | | | hardwood. Plywood sidings can also be used as a |
| patio cover, you bring the outdoors inside your home. | | | | roofing material. The plywood comes in sheets that |
| However, wood needs regular maintenance and | | | | allow you to cover a large area in quick time. Ply |
| painting because it is not immune to the elements. | | | | wood in lapboard form can also be used. If the |
| The quality of the wood normally deteriorates due to | | | | plywood comes unfinished, a suitable durable finish |
| action of termites and the sun. Installing a wooden | | | | has to be given. |
| patio roof is easy. You need to follow some simple | | | | Wood is the right material if you want to give a |
| instructions. But if you are going for complicated | | | | natural look to your outdoor space. You can paint or |
| designs then hire a professional. | | | | stain the wood in any shade or color you want. The |
| Various types of wood are a very popular material | | | | wooden material can give you a very strong and |
| for overhead covering since they permit air circulation. | | | | sturdy roof. You can have many types of wooden |
| While there are expensive varieties of wood there | | | | cover depending on the type of patio you want. You |
| are also relatively inexpensive varieties, such as, lath, | | | | can build a roof cover with wood or you can opt for |
| lattice and grapestakes. The size and spacings of | | | | a pergola type patio with a partially covered roof. |
| wooden overhead structures can vary a lot. Also | | | | However, remember, that wood is more susceptible |
| remember that how much shade you will get from | | | | to the elements. The sun and wind can erode the |
| wooden overheads will depend not only on the | | | | wood. Wood covers will therefore need more |
| spacing but also in the direction they are laid. If you | | | | maintenance than any other material. Maintenance will |
| intend keeping plants in the patio then ensure that | | | | surely include repairs and finishing. There will be |
| the laths are laid north-south so that the sun light | | | | additional work for you if the house is in a termite |
| bars moves across the plants. If laid east-west then | | | | infested area. In that case your wooden patio cover |
| the sunlight moves slowly and may sear the plants | | | | might need regular anti-termite treatment. |
| You can think about reducing the cost of the patio if | | | | The good news is that wooden patio covers of |
| you decide to make the roof partially of wood, | | | | today are a far cry from what they were earlier. |
| leaving the remaining to be covered up by vines. But | | | | The new techniques for preserving wood have made |
| make sure that the structure is strong enough to | | | | them a popular choice. Earlier they were spoiled by |
| bear the load of vines dampened by rains. | | | | rain, wind and sunshine. Now they last much longer. |
| The material for obtaining the wood comes from | | | | |