etached covered structures are increas-
ingly requested by clients and delivered
by remodelers as well as other out-
door living professionals. In a survey
of remodelers conducted by Qualified
Remodeler this spring, detached covered
structures were cited as the second most common type
of outdoor living project, coming after deck and patio
construction, which was No. 1.
is stands to reason. As outdoor spaces become in-
creasingly programmed with audio, video, cooking and
dining functions (just to name a few), it makes sense
that at least a portion of the space is covered. Sometimes
these new covered structures are extensions off the main
building—these fit into the porch category. But also,
detached structures are wholly separate buildings, in the
yard, away from the home.
And though this category of outdoor living projects
is growing and diversifying, detached structures are not
new. At the very high end of the residential design and
The Rise of
Detached
Structures
Patio covers, pavilions anchor the outdoors.
By Patrick O'Toole
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Photos:
Tim
Buchman
30 July 2017 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com
PROJECTS: QR Outdoors