Openings, decks and shade in Temple City, Los Angeles County
Temple City Rooms Built for Sun and Shade
Palmcrest Contractors plans Temple City openings for hard sun, dry wind and the odd storm, with coated glass, insulated covers and sealed door sills.
Strong sun, drying wind and now and then a heavy downpour are what an inland suburban lot generally faces, and we plan a Temple City remodel around those conditions. Opening the back wall to the yard means choosing glass that tames heat, a cover deep enough to shade it, and a threshold that stays dry when rain finally comes. The result is a bright room that spills onto a shaded patio.
Glass and shade for strong sun
We favor dual glazed doors with a low emissivity coating that turns back much of the sun's heat while keeping the view clear. A cover of insulated aluminum panels, deep enough to reach past the door's swing or slide, shades the glass at midday and leaves the room bright. Where some light is welcome, an adjustable louvered roof can open in cooler months. Capped composite deck boards or light concrete pavers stay cooler underfoot than dark materials. Ceiling fans under the cover move air on still days.
Wind, storms and the permit
Dry wind finds gaps, so the new door is set with tight weatherstripping and a sill pan flashed to the weather barrier. Cover posts are anchored to footings and the roof is tied to the house with rated connectors. For the occasional hard storm, the patio slopes away from the sill and the cover's gutter empties into a drain line. The building department that serves Temple City reviews the engineered header, the footings and the attachment details, and inspectors check each stage before it is closed. Plan check fees appear as a separate line in the quote.
What we build in Temple City
Every service below is available here, from a wider opening at the back of the house to a full remodel.
Open up your house in Temple City
Tell us which wall, room or yard you have in mind, and we will arrange a measure.