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Inspiration for a tropical backyard verandah in Jacksonville with a roof extension.

Weatherwell Aluminum shutters were used to turn this deck from an open unusable space to a luxurious outdoor living space with lounge area, dining area, and jacuzzi. The Aluminum shutters were used to create privacy from the next door neighbors. And the outlook was able to be adjusted with the moveable blades.

Angela Sugar
Inspiration for a tropical front yard verandah in Hawaii with decking and a roof extension.

This is an example of a tropical backyard verandah in Tampa with decking and a roof extension.

Florida porch incorporating fun colors and classic designs!
Mid-sized tropical screened-in verandah in Miami with decking and a roof extension.

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The Pearl is a Contemporary styled Florida Tropical home. The Pearl was designed and built by Josh Wynne Construction. The design was a reflection of the unusually shaped lot which is quite pie shaped. This green home is expected to achieve the LEED Platinum rating and is certified Energy Star, FGBC Platinum and FPL BuildSmart. Photos by Ryan Gamma

A tropical style beach house featuring green wooden wall panels, freestanding bathtub, textured area rug, striped chaise lounge chair, blue sofa, patterned throw pillows, yellow sofa chair, blue sofa chair, red sofa chair, wicker chairs, wooden dining table, teal rug, wooden cabinet with glass windows, white glass cabinets, clear lamp shades, shelves surrounding square window, green wooden bench, wall art, floral bed frame, dark wooden bed frame, wooden flooring, and an outdoor seating area. Project designed by Atlanta interior design firm, Nandina Home & Design. Their Sandy Springs home decor showroom and design studio also serve Midtown, Buckhead, and outside the perimeter. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: http://nandinahome.com/portfolio/sullivans-island-beach-house/

Randall Perry
Design ideas for a tropical verandah in New York with decking and a roof extension.

This is an example of a tropical verandah in New York with decking and a roof extension.

Inspiration for a large tropical backyard verandah with a roof extension.

Tropical verandah in Tampa with a roof extension.

Kaunis Hetki Photography
This is an example of a tropical backyard screened-in verandah in Miami with tile and a roof extension.

• Matching Garage door, Entry gate and Entry Door • Contemporary Tropical design • Ribbon Sapele wood • Custom stain with Dead Flat Clear coat • True Mortise and Tenon construction Chase Ford

Photo of a large tropical backyard verandah in Miami with decking and a roof extension.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The customer requested a gargantuan 39 ½ foot wide x 11 ½ foot projection, attached 3 span (2 post) water proof retractable dining area patio cover system with front water drainage. The plan was to have rain water drain through the optional downpipes and off the 3rd story deck. The entire system used one continuous piece of fabric and one motor. The system frame and guides are made entirely of non-rusting aluminum (unit is close to the Caribbean Sea) which is powder coated using the Qualicoat® powder coating process. Frame color chosen was RAL 1013 Ivory. The stainless steel components used were Inox (470LI and 316) which are of the highest quality and have an extremely high corrosion resistance (unit is near the sea). In fact, the components meet the European salt spray corrosion test as tested by Centro Sviluppo Materiali in Italy. Fabric specified was Ferrari 302 Precontraint Color Salmone, a PVC fabric that is self-extinguishing (fire retardant) and totally water-proof (not water-resistant). This retracting patio cover system has a Beaufort wind load rating Scale 8 (up to 46mph) with the fabric fully extended and in use. This Beaufort wind load requirement was important due to high winds coming off the sea. A brown hood with end caps was also used to prevent rain water, leaves and debris from collecting in the folds of fabric when not in use. A motor safety box with motor was attached to the wall. The client chose to control the system with a Somfy remote control. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT The purpose of the project was to design and cover an elegant dining area, which can now be used 24/7/365 allowing for breakfast, lunch, dinner, parties, entertainment and at the same time not blocking the incredible Belize mountain views and enjoying the cool trade wind breezes. The Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge is known worldwide for its outstanding hospitality and service and was included in an online Belize travel story completed by Justin Balog a photographer, filmmaker, storyteller, and explorer of the creative frontier - freelancer for National Geographic. Click on the link below: http://www.hossedia.com/travel/photographers-guide-to-belize/ The Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge is tourist friendly and offers intimate dining areas, such as under their retractable deck cover system. You can sit on the deck and listen to the sounds of the creek and watch the birds come alive. The lodge is in the perfect location on a gently sloping terrace along the Sibun River basin and surrounded by the Maya Mountains. Prominently overlooking the site is the majestic Sleeping Giant Mountain from where the lodge gets its name. Belize is a fascinating melting pot of people and that is reflected in the food, a delicious blend of Belizean, Central and North American cuisine. Now the food can be enjoyed under a waterproof (not water resistant) retractable cover system that provides heat, glare, UV, sun and heavy rain protection and most importantly shade protection. PROJECT COMPLEXITY AND UNIQUENESS The project, product and installation were not complicated. What was a challenge was the location. The restaurant is located in gorgeous Belmopan, Belize, Central America. Since ocean freight is not available from Europe directly to Belize the product had to be shipped to Miami, Florida, unloaded and then re-shipped to Belize. The other challenge was hoisting all the extrusions and fabric to the 3rd floor of the lodge without damaging the wood or construction of the lodge. PROJECT RESULTS The client is ecstatic with the results of their retractable patio cover system. The retractable patio cover now makes it possible for the client and the lodge patrons to use a very large deck area throughout the year as the area is now protected from sun, UV, glare, heat, heavy rains and even hail. All customer requirements and goals were achieved within budget and on time.

Jonathan Davis
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical front yard verandah in Hawaii with concrete slab and a roof extension.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical front yard verandah in Miami with stamped concrete and a roof extension.