Its the perfect time to be thinking about patio covers because its getting cooler and extending the use of your patio, deck, porch or garden area into fall and winter may require some added protection, perhaps a screen room, a sunroom or some kind of patio enclosure that allows the sunshine to still enter while keeping the wind and rain or snow out. There are some options for patio covers that may simply provide shade like the lattice patio covers and others that will offer more enclosed protection. Here are the main kinds of coverings you can choose from:

If you live in a region where its sunny all year you may simply need an open lattice patio cover to give a little shade, perhaps with a vine or some foliage growing through the lattice work. This open lattice patio cover design will give shade without cutting out too much light and they can be built from aluminum that looks like wood and is resistant to the elements and also maintenance free.

If you live in a cooler climate but one that does not get frequent snowfall or regular harsh inclement weather, then a solid lattice patio cover may give enough protection from rain and wind without totally enclosing the area. These solid patio cover designs may be ordered in cedar embossed aluminum that give a wood-like appearance but wont require painting and will never chip or peel like wood that is painted.

In regions where there is sun and many months of warmth, screen rooms may the perfect choice because they offer protection from insects, provide shade, and give a general shelter from the elements, however the area remains open to the natural breeze and sunlight that will come in through the screened area.

Total patio enclosures, perhaps using the newest aluminum patio covers may be the best solution to extending the use of your patio well into winter months in colder climates that receive snowfall. These solid enclosures can also be made from enamel finished frames and imitation wood that is actually aluminum and requires no maintenance. These types of patio enclosures offer 3 insulated walls, horizontal sliding windows (and a good brand to keep in mind is Millennium Windows) and perhaps you may wish to add some French doors. Additionally you may have added protection with thermally broken extrusions and all the materials can be made from wind and rain resident materials that are aluminum. You can add a full gutter system with downspouts and even have a fully insulated roof. The windows could be screened so that they can be left open to offer air on warm days and be like a screen room, yet able to close and be sealed on cold winter days. Adding a screen room or complete enclosure to a deck can not only add value to your home but allow to have extra livable space, and perhaps even be an area for a bright home office or a place for plants and an indoor garden.

Aluminum patio covers have come a long way from the days when they looked like cold industrial metal framework additions to residential homes. They are now elegant and can match wood or other materials from which your home may have been constructed. Since it is important that any kind of aluminum patio cover not look like an afterthought, you may want to consult a contractor regarding how to build a patio cover from the newest alumawood patio covers that are on the market today. However, there are some good patio cover kits that are sold through home improvement centers that allow you to build a patio cover on your own if you are a handy type person.

Here are same popular styles and prices for a variety of patio cover options:

Vinyl Pergola and vinyl patio covers are not what you might imagine. These lovely lattice patio covers look like metal or wood or can be pure white or painted or treated to have a variety of finishes. They are easy to install and usually come in vinyl patio kit packages that include galvanized steel inserts for beams and post bases, materials pre-cut lengths and all the instructions needed to erect in just a few days. These patio covers can be added to a deck or patio or can be made as freestanding pergolas near your house or even in a garden.

Vinyl patio covers are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that outlasts their wood patio cover counterparts because vinyl lasts a lifetime. Pergolas and vinyl patio covers are maintenance free and are only a little more expensive than wood, yet will never need to be replaced. Just to give you an idea of price, and 8X10 cover will cost about $2,000, an 20X14 will cost about $4,500. These are patio covers that are attached to the house. For ones that are freestanding pergolas, they will cost about $2600 for an 8X10 and almost $5,000 for a large 20X14. These patio cover kits include everything needed to finish your project.

Metal patio covers are not just for a patio or deck or porch but may also be useful as carport covers that double as a garage to provide shelter for cars and vehicles from rain, hail, snow and heat, or deck covers for country homes or even boat covers. Carport kits and patio cover kits (including the boat cover models) are usually prefabricated from aluminum or steel and come in single wide and double wide aluminum options. However, for deck covers you will probably need custom sizes to fit with your home, apartment or condominium.

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By U-T San Diego5 p.m.Feb. 28, 2015

The U-T story Traffic stop data show imbalance (Feb. 26) is a head-scratcher.

Is there anyone who does not know that traffic stops have as much to do with street crime and gang activity as with vehicle code violations?

Im surprised that Chief Shelley Zimmerman did not point out that population figures, versus traffic stops by race and ethnicity, show evidence of incredible sensitivity and restraint by the San Diego Police Department.

A look at crime stats will make one wonder why the percentages of traffic stops versus racial percentages could be so surprisingly close.

Joseph Wambaugh Point Loma

Data showing the relationship of some ethnic groups that were pulled over in numbers that were disproportionate to their populations makes for a good story, but I believe it does not give you a true picture.

The U-T welcomes and encourages community dialogue on important public matters. Please visit this page for more details on our letters and commentaries policy.

A more accurate analysis would be to use the demographic of those who are incarcerated relative to traffic stops in lieu of the total population.

Bill Shannon Mission Hills

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Construction based scams are a sign of the changing seasons, as homeowners prepare to patch up their property after the damaging winter weather.

Construction scammers feed on the spring thaw, during which property owners can find themselves conned into shoddy or incomplete work.

One common scam, which follows a similar model as other construction scams, deals with driveway paving and seal coating.

"People pull up and say they have extra blacktop," explained Paul Watts, owner of WT Paving in Lebanon. The companies will then solicit work for what is presented as a discounted price, as a way to get rid of the supposed surplus.

"It's usually more than we charge anyhow," said Watts, who explained that legitimate businesses are often too busy to need to solicit work. "Ninety-nine percent of blacktop companies which are reputable will not come knocking on your door to get your driveway paved," he said.

Often, companies who do solicit are from out of the area. Watts recalled a company from Buffalo, N.Y., coming to Lebanon County to solicit work using low-quality materials.

"It makes the reputable companies look bad," said Watts, whose company has gone through the licensing process mandated by the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.

Construction scams such as these are often seasonal and take place when home improvement work is common.

"In the summer, we've had some driveway pavement scams," said Chief Bruce Harris of the Cornwall Borough Police Department.

Some other construction-based scams Harris mentioned were installing lightning rods on barns, soliciting for roofing projects and what he called "distraction theft," which occurs "once the weather warms up."

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DETURKSVILLE Although constructing a Washington Township municipal building had been discussed for years, it was only upon the insistence of then-resident Wendell Gainer that a decision to take the first step was finally agreed to August 2010.

As of the Feb. 16 meeting, the project was in the planning stage. On the request of Gainer, now a township supervisor, the office building will be on the March 16 agenda for discussion.

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With spring right around the corner, the board agreed it was time to advertise for mowing and maintenance of the recreational park and the grounds around the garage. The advertisement would state that interested bidders should contact Roadmaster Gary Neidlinger to set up an appointment for a walk-around the areas involved.

Gary Brown, a lawn care specialist and owner of Little Bugger, was one of last years bidders. He requested the board be consistent with job specifications.

The person who won because he was the lowest bidder wasnt expected to do all the work, Brown said.

Although Brown did not elaborate, he had said last fall that the contract the supervisors had approved had not been fulfilled.

Hes not billed for (all) the items which he won the bid on, Brown said, adding that fertilizing had not been done.

It was not billed and you didnt veto the fertilizing, Brown said.

Gainer requested that Secretary Dawn Koch compare what was spent on lawn care and maintenance in 2013 and 2014. Brown provided the service during 2013.

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Before the Wyoming City Council meeting Feb. 17, there was a public hearing related to the 2015 street and utility improvement project. Most questions from city residents were about the cost of the project for individual property owners.

City Engineer Mark Erichson reviewed the scope of the work for the two sections of the city included in the project and the timetable for completion. The first part of the project is east of Forest Boulevard and west of Fenwick north of 263rd Street. It includes 264th, 266th through 270th streets; Felton, Fenwick, Finley, Flintwood, Forli, Foxboro, Freisland and Railroad avenues; Flintwood Circle; Flintwood Lane; and Freeport Court.

The second area is also east of Forest Boulevard but south of Wyoming Trail. Streets included in this area are 261st, 263rd, 264th, Flint Trail Flint Court, Galen Drive, Freeport Avenue and Glen Oak Drive.

Within each area, the proposed improvements include full pavement reclamation and paving of rural streets. Sanitary sewer repairs will be made based on televised reports. Some fire hydrants will be replaced, and others will be added. Drainage improvements will also be made. The lift station on Railroad Avenue will be upgraded. The project includes a total of 4.1 miles of streets to be repaired in the first area, as well as 1.74 miles of streets in the second area.

The total cost of the project is $5.1 million. About $3.3 million of that will go toward street improvements, with the rest split between improvements to sanitary sewers, water mains, storm sewers and lift stations.

Erichson explained that there may be some improvements to ditches so flow is better during rain events.

Most of the area is sandy, so water drains in quickly and there are no plans to add curb and gutter. Those who live on corner lots will only be assessed one as one unit. Residents will only be assessed for improvements if their driveway is on a project street. The assessment portion of the property tax bill is not a tax deductible expense.

City Administrator Craig Mattson explained that the city is assessing the minimum amount allowable for the project (20 percent). The assessment policy will be applied to the surface improvement cost ($3.3 million) for the project area.

The total number of assessable units in the project area is 359.5. Dividing the estimated surface improvement cost by the units, the average assessment per unit is $1,845.84.

According to Mattson, the final assessment numbers are dependent upon the actual bids, when the city needs the money to make payments, interest-rate at the time of the bond sale and the term of the payback. He estimated that the term of the assessment payments will be about five to seven years, with the bank that is buying the bonds setting the interest rate. An assessment hearing will be held in the fall of 2015, when the exact amount of the assessments for each parcel will be known.

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