Duralum Lattice Patio Cover Build

[scdaren]

After months of waiting for permits and other delays, finally putting the finishing touch on our pool build and backyard remodel -- a Duralum aluminum lattice patio cover. It will have a ceiling fan, floodlight, and electrical for string lights. I'll post photos of the progress, should be done by Friday. Construction starts tomorrow -- wish us luck!

Before picture is below, and you can see the full album of our pool build on this thread: Pool Build Photos - Gunite, Pebble Fina, Clovis Calif.

 

[scdaren]

Day 1 - track installed and materials delivered.

 

[scdaren]

All done!

 

[Pv2]

nice!

 

[MeeMeePool]

Looks great!

 

[Arizonarob]

That came out great. My only concern is the amount of protection above the ceiling fan from rain. I know it’s an outdoor rated fan, but I’m pretty sure they’re not waterproof.
Can you get up on a ladder and see if there are vent holes on the top of the motor housing?

 

[scdaren]

That came out great. My only concern is the amount of protection above the ceiling fan from rain. I know it’s an outdoor rated fan, but I’m pretty sure they’re not waterproof.
Can you get up on a ladder and see if there are vent holes on the top of the motor housing?

Yes, the fan is wet rated. Some outdoor fans are damp rated for covered areas, but this one is good to go for rain. Code required an energy star rated fan, and it was kind of a PIA to find one that was both wet rated and energy star.

 

[Arizonarob]

Ok cool. Just didn’t want anyone having an “electrified” experience.

 

[React]

Looks great but curious to why you didn't do a fully covered build? Thanks for sharing the progress!

 

[scdaren]

Looks great but curious to why you didn't do a fully covered build? Thanks for sharing the progress!

We just like the look and the lighting of the lattice cover, and we already have a fully covered area of our patio.

 

[React]

We just like the look and the lighting of the lattice cover, and we already have a fully covered area of our patio.

Makes sense.. great work again

 

[kimkats]

That really came out great! I was very surprised when I sat under one like that.............it really does help block the sun and lowers the temp quite a bit while still being able to see the sky. Good job!

Kim

 

[scdaren]

Thank you!