If you like your patio and live in Houston, TX, you probably have a desire to use it year-round. The weather and the design of your patio might allow you to do that. If you have a screened-in patio, there are several ways you can transform it to make it usable throughout the year.<\/p>\n
There are many screened-in patio options that can offer a summery feel during the colder months. This article will cover some of those and elucidate why screened-in patios are ideal for winter.<\/p>\n
Change the flooring<\/strong><\/p>\n When it comes to your screened-in patio, how it feels begins with what\u2019s underfoot. If your true goal is a summer and outdoorsy feel, you can implement some artificial turf in some or all of your screened-in patio. If you simply want to mitigate the frigid jolt of cold concrete or tile on your bare feet, you can put down some indoor-outdoor rugs in the high-traffic and sitting areas. For a beach-style feel, you could even try some rugged, woven-rattan or seagrass mats.<\/p>\n Add skylights<\/strong><\/p>\n Skylights are special windows set in the roof of a home to let exterior light in. They come in several different varieties, including screened versions that can open with a remote control to let fresh air in. These would be a perfect addition to your screened-in porch. Skylights would allow natural light to flow into the patio area, which would make the room feel warmer both literally, figuratively and aesthetically.<\/p>\n Implement vinyl curtains<\/strong><\/p>\n Clear vinyl curtains operate like the skylights mentioned above. Although vinyl curtains don\u2019t guard against the cold very well, that\u2019s not as big of a concern for people who live in Houston, where temperatures rarely approach freezing. The curtains will guard against stiff winds, however, and allow for natural light to stream in. Aesthetically, clear vinyl curtains aren\u2019t everyone\u2019s cup of tea, as they\u2019re reminiscent of a waterfront restaurant, but, functionally, they\u2019ll do the trick.<\/p>\n Put in vinyl or acrylic panels<\/strong><\/p>\n Composite panels are the ideal way to make your screened-in patio more versatile. They\u2019re inherently customizable and do the best job of protecting your screened-in patio from any winter winds and frosty drafts. They\u2019re removable (which is great if you\u2019d like to feel a slight breeze) and durable, as they can be used over and over again for several years. The only downside is that acrylic panels can become discolored over time, reducing their aesthetic appeal.<\/p>\n Invest in some new furniture<\/strong><\/p>\n When it comes to summery screened-in patio options, switching up your furniture should be near the top of the list. The reason for this is that any patio furniture that is metal and not fully cushioned can feel cold to the touch\u2014which isn\u2019t what you want for your screened-in patio. So try some wicker or wooden furniture with cushions\u2014and don\u2019t forget to accent with some blankets, as the average low temperature in January in Houston is only 43.4\u00b0F.<\/p>\n Call to discuss your screened-in patio today<\/strong><\/p>\n Hopefully, this article explained why screened-in patios are ideal for winter, especially in warmer locales like southeast Texas. For all your patio and awning needs, call us at ABC Awning Company<\/a>. We\u2019re the premier metal carport and awning specialists in the greater Houston area, and we\u2019re eager to help create a patio or awning that works for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you like your patio and live in Houston, TX, you probably have a desire to use it year-round. The weather and the design of your patio might allow you to do that. If you have a screened-in patio, there are several ways you can transform it to make it usable throughout the year. There… View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1039","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-screen-rooms"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abccarport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1039"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abccarport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abccarport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abccarport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abccarport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1039"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/abccarport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1039\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1040,"href":"https:\/\/abccarport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1039\/revisions\/1040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abccarport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abccarport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1039"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abccarport.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}