Outdoor Living Ideas

Patio Covers for Any Budget

Patio Covers for Any Budget

Covering an existing patio can be one of the most economical improvements to add additional outdoor living space.  Although many people consider awnings comprised of canvas materials, retractable awnings, or even homebuilt covers utilizing corrugated plastic and wood framing, there is an alternative that is eco-friendly, cost effective, strong, and looks great.

Insulated Composite Patio Cover

  The insulated composite aluminum roof system makes over any patio into a covered space while providing insulation and walkability.  It installs in as little as one day, and is engineered to be as strong as the home to which it is attached.

This patio cover system utilizes an upper and lower sheet of solid embossed aluminum sandwiching a 3 or more inch thick core of very dense polystyrene insulation.  These structural insulated composite panels can span great distances, don't require any under structure for support because they support themselves, and are so energy efficient they have earned the Energy Star rating. 

Patio Cover with Rain Chains

Unlike most patio cover systems, which cannot support weight, insulated composite panels can support the weight of  multiple people, making maintenance a breeze.  These systems can also incorporate internal chases which can afford the installation of lights and fans without unsightly external conduit or wires. 

Perfect for outdoor kitchens, covering decks and slabs, or other outdoor areas, these roof systems are an economical alternative to costly and bulky wood framed structures, yet are engineered to be just as strong.  Typically, these patio covers are attached to the eave of the home and have a very slight slope, which preserves height.  Because they usually don't entail disrupting the envelope of the home, there is no need for reworking of the homes roofline, which makes installation quick and saves money.

All Custom Aluminum has been constructing patio covers since 1995.  Call us for a free estimate (850) 524-0162, or visit our website at allcustomaluminum.com.

Protect Your Family from Mosquito Borne Illness

Screened enclosures protect against mosquito borne illnesses like Zika without hazardous and toxic pesticides.

With mosquito season in full swing, we at All Custom Aluminum would like to remind folks to be cognizant of the many mosquito borne pathogens which can affect the health and well being of our families.  Aside from Zika, which has been in the news lately, and is proving to be a potentially devastating problem, there are a host of other, lesser publicized, but no less dangerous pathogens to be wary of.  In the Continental United Sates, there are West Nile, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Chikungunya, and now Zika.

West Nile is an arthropod borne illness transmitted to humans by mosquitos which have been infected by feeding on an infected bird.  Symptoms range from mild to extreme, with the most devastating effects being encephalitis, swelling of the brain, and meningitis, swelling of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.  Present in Europe and Northern Africa for decades, West Nile is now found in all the lower 48 States.  While most people infected are asymptomatic, Febrile illness which can  include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremors, seizures, or paralysis happens in about 1 in 5 cases.  The severe and life threatening symptoms like meningitis occur in about 1% of cases.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) is arguably the most severe mosquito borne pathogen, resulting in a 33% mortality from encephalitis, and significant brain damage in survivors.  This virus is most prevalent along the Atlantic Gulf Coast of the United States, but it is also present in other states East of the Mississippi.  Like other mosquito borne pathogens, EEEV has no cure or vaccination, although, thankfully, only a handful of cases are reported annually.

Chikungunya Virus has been known in Africa for over 60 years, but has recently made its way into the Caribbean where unsuspecting American tourists are at risk of bringing it home.  Most people who contract the virus will display its symptoms which include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.  While not known to be fatal, many symptoms can be debilitating.  Those most at risk from infection are the young, old, and immuno-compromised.  Because of its presence throughout the Caribbean, Chikungunya stands to make its way into the mainland of the USA in time and become a more ubiquitous problem over time.


Most recently, Zika Virus has proven to be the newest threat from mosquitos.  While most of those infected display only mild symptoms, it is the effects to pregnant women and their offspring which make this one of the most alarming threats present today.  Zika has been linked to profound and debilitating birth defects such as microcephaly, and more recently even in problems later in childhood.  There is no cure or vaccine currently.  And although domestic cases of Zika have been linked to travel abroad, the potential for the virus to make its way into the native mosquito population is indeed frightening.
            

                                                              What You Can Do

Since there are no vaccinations available to prevent these illnesses, the only true way to avoid infection is prevention.  Repellant is an option, but also comes with its own potential problems.  Consider creating an area where you and your family can enjoy the outdoors during mosquito season safely and comfortably by hiring All Custom Aluminum to design and construct a screened enclosure on your deck, patio, or concrete slab.  If you don't have a foundation, All Custom can construct one for you.  Screened enclosures are affordable, aesthetically pleasing additions to your home that serve as more than just refuges from bugs. They provide space to cook, socialize, and entertain, and give you peace of mind that your family is protected from the illnesses outlined above. 

Visit our website at allcustomaluminum.com or call us today for your free estimate (850) 524-0162

Screen rooms Tallahassee

All Custom Aluminum has been constructing the finest screen rooms, pool enclosures, glass rooms and awnings to be found anywhere for over 17 years. Our screen rooms incorporate an insulation which is 50% denser than standard 1# density insulation, producing a stronger room than the competition.

South Georgia Pool Enclosure Near Blakely

All Custom Aluminum constructs the finest Pool, Screen, and glass enclosures in South Georgia and North Florida. With over 18 years in business, you can count on us to meet your outdoor living needs with a fair price and top quality workmanship.

This pool enclosure, located near Blakely, Georgia, is essentially an "L" shaped mansard hip variation. At All Custom Aluminum, we pride ourselves on our ability to design a structure that will be both strong and aesthetically pleasing.

In this case we resolved the design challenges of the "L" shaped footprint by designing an engineered carrier beam which facilitated the retention of the mansard shape around the inside corner without any loss of volume, such as would occur with the inclusion of lower flat areas, etc. The resulting profile is the same from any elevation view and thus provides a measure of symmetry to the job as a whole.

The bronze framing, as can be seen from the photographs, tends to blend in with the screening to hide the structure. Of course a large structure can not really "hide" completely, but a bronze frame will look less obtrusive from both inside looking out and outside looking in. Whereas the white framing tends to stand apart from the charcoal screening and thus will be more visible from both directions of view.

The one thing to consider when choosing the bronze framing is that it tends to clash with certain tones, such as some greys. But regardless, either finish is a very hardy electrostatically applied coating that will stand the test of time.

Feel free to call us today for your free estimate or with any questions about a our products and services (850) 524-0162. Or feel free to browse our porfolio by clicking below. Its full of pool and screen enclosure ideas as well as outdoor living products you may have never even heard of.

Proudly serving: Tallahassee, Thomasville, Bainbridge, Crawfordville, Carrabele, Albany, Columbus, Colquitt, Marianna, Perry, Madison, Live Oak, Valdosta, Blakely, Dothan, and many many more.

Shingled Screen Room Built with Composite Alumium Roof System

All Custom aluminum has just finished a solid roof screened room which incorporated an overlayment of osb and the application of shigles to produce a seamless look, while still taking advantage of all the benefits of building with aluminum. We wanted to enclose the space while maintaining an aesthetic appeal consistent with the home, and are pleased to have done both at a reasonable price, in only a few days. The secret is in our composite aluminum roof system, which incorporates all the elements of a house's ceiling, attic and roof into one, energy efficient, load bearing composite.

Built in a neighborhood known for its historic homes and quaint bugelows, this addition needed to conform to the existing architecture and blend in rather than stand out. In that regard, we mirrored the upper gable of the home with our gable projection, matching the pitch. Next we installed the aluminum framework and composite aluminum roof system. Our internally fabricated aluminum components allow for spans not typically seen with wood construction. And our components hold screen tight for years.

The shingles are set in the traditional nail down fashion, and serve to suppliment the finished impervious composite panels with even more redundant layers of waterfast protection. As importantly, shingling the roof provides that final touch that pulls together all the elements of construction into one synergistic whole. We use drip edge and provide 6" gutters on all our shingled additions, to provide a completely traditional look. No one has to know you used environmentally friendly, Energy Star rated green building materials, unless you want them to.

At All Custom Aluminum, our philosophy is to sell the best quality product at a reasonable price. So each of our jobs receives our best efforts, starting with our laser assisted layout and design process and ending when our team of longstanding industry professionals has cleaned up spic and span so that we have left nothing behind but a great job. Our crews bring a level of professionalism to the industry second to none, and our reputation for going the extra mile comes from their efforts at top quality customer service.

Since the deck is elevated, we use an approved safety screen below the chair rails to afford code compliate protection from accidents while maintaining an open view, free of pickets and multiple rails. Our design also allows for more interior volume because there is no need for attic space, as even electrical and fan conduits are internal and laminated inside the roof during the manufacturing process. Its just another way working with All Custom Aluminum brings you more options for less hassle.

All Custom Aluminum offers a free 68 page online Guide to Outdoor Living Ideas, filled with pictures, information, and ideas you may never have considered. We service the Southeastern USA and ship everywhere else. Call Us today for your free estimate or instant quote on any of our outdoor living products. Tallahassee, FL (850) 524-0162

New Metal Pergola Project

If this job site looks familiar, there is a reason. All Custom recently installed a complete set of insulated glass patio windows and doors at this residence. The customers were so happy with our work, they were kind enough to bring more of their business our way. They opted for the metal pergola system because of its superiority to wood products. Our metal pergola systems are produced with high quality finishes and high dimension materials which, because they are metal, will never rot, warp, twist, waterlog, or require painting.

Shading coefficients can be adjusted to the customer's preference. In this case, our crew demonstrated several possibilities so our customer could determine which spacing produced the desired look. Notice the contoured beam edges and cast fitted caps. Our design allowed for the inclusion of a structural aluminum super gutter contiguous with the pergola. This large guage extruded structural gutter serves as the attachment point of the pergola.

All Custom Aluminumn provides free consultation and design on all pergolas, glass, and screen enclosures. With over 17 years in business, we have the experience it takes to construct any pergola in a way that is both structurally sound and artfully rendered.

All Custom Aluminum is available for instant consultation by phone at (850) 524-0162 in Tallahassee, FL. Or visit our website at allcustomaluminum.com.
Or feel free to browse our online Pool Enclosure Design Guide, filled with pictures, information, and ideas sure to be of interest to anyone contemplating constructing a pool enclosure. Just click the link below.