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Recent Project: San Antonio | Robin Forest | Patio Covers | 11-30-23 | APS-3847

Custom Renaissance Patio Insulated Aluminum Cover | Full Screen Wall Enclosure for Pollen and Bug Protection

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This Robin Forest project added a fully custom Renaissance Patio cover with integrated screen walls in San Antonio, TX. We chose the Renaissance insulated aluminum system for its strength, low maintenance, and resistance to relentless Central Texas heat and hail. The screen walls turn an open slab into a sheltered space that keeps out cedar pollen and mosquitoes. Finished on November 30, 2023, the cover gives this homeowner a durable outdoor living area built for the climate.

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The Journey

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First Contact

This homeowner came back to us as a previous customer, reaching out on October 2, 2023. They already knew our crew's work and wanted a permanent shaded space over their existing patio slab in Robin Forest. The conversation started with a clear goal: a cover they could actually use year-round.

Evaluation

We inspected the slab and confirmed it was level and solid enough to anchor a permanent structure. Given San Antonio's shifting limestone soil, we checked the footing points closely before finalizing the post layout. The clear, drain-free slab made planning the screen wall runs straightforward.

PLanning & Approval

The project was approved on October 5, 2023, just three days after first contact. We specified the Renaissance Patio insulated aluminum system with a full screen wall enclosure. Panel and framing selections were made to match across the whole structure.

Installation

Installation ran across several days in November 2023. The crew anchored posts to the slab, installed the insulated panel roof as one connected system, then framed and screened the walls. Cooler late-fall weather made for clean, efficient working conditions.

Completion

We wrapped the project on November 30, 2023, with a walkthrough of the finished cover and screen enclosure. The homeowner gained a shaded, bug-free outdoor room built to handle 100°-plus heat and spring hail. The low-maintenance aluminum needs no sealing or repainting going forward.

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We designed and built a custom patio cover with screen walls for a home in Robin Forest, San Antonio, wrapping the job on November 30, 2023. The finished space turns a bare concrete slab into a shaded, screened outdoor room built to shrug off Texas summers.

Project at a glance

  • Service: Custom patio cover with screen wall enclosure
  • Location: Robin Forest, San Antonio, TX 78239
  • Vendor & product: Renaissance Patio insulated cover system
  • Material: Insulated aluminum roof panels with aluminum screen framing
  • Timeframe: Approved October 5, 2023; completed November 30, 2023
  • Standout outcome: A year-round shaded room that blocks heat, hail, and cedar pollen

Why did this Robin Forest home need a patio cover?

This homeowner had a solid patio slab but no shade over it. In San Antonio, an open slab in July is unusable by mid-morning. They wanted a real outdoor room, not a flimsy awning.

  • Repeat client who already trusted our crew from earlier work
  • Slab faced direct afternoon sun with zero protection
  • Goal was daily use, not just occasional shade
  • Screen walls requested to keep bugs and pollen out

What did the crew find on site?

When we walked the slab, the existing concrete was in good shape and level enough to anchor a permanent structure. That matters more than most people expect. San Antonio sits on shifting limestone-heavy soil, and a cover is only as stable as what holds it down. We checked the footing points carefully before committing to the post layout, since a rushed anchor job is what causes covers to sag or pull loose after a few seasons. The clear slab also let us plan the screen wall runs without working around drains or odd elevation changes.

What materials did we use, and why?

We built the structure using the Renaissance Patio insulated aluminum system. The insulated roof panels do something a simple metal roof can't: they cut heat transfer, so the space below stays noticeably cooler. That was the whole point for a west-facing patio in this climate.

Aluminum was the right call for a few reasons. It won't rot like wood, won't rust like raw steel, and it holds up to hail far better than a fabric or polycarbonate cover. In a region that sees hard hail nearly every spring, that durability pays off. The screen walls use matching aluminum framing, so the whole enclosure reads as one clean, finished piece.

  • Insulated aluminum roof panels for heat rejection and structural strength
  • Full screen wall enclosure to seal out mosquitoes and cedar pollen
  • Color-matched framing across cover and screens
  • Materials sourced through Lansing Building Products and ABC Supply Co.

How did the installation go?

The build ran across several days and finished on November 30, 2023. Our crew set the posts and beams first, then locked in the insulated panel roof before framing the screen walls. Sequencing it this way keeps the structure square and weather-tight as it goes up.

  • Posts anchored to the existing slab at planned footing points
  • Insulated panel roof installed as a single connected system
  • Screen walls framed and paneled after the roof was sealed
  • Late-fall timing meant cooler, cleaner working conditions

What were the results?

The homeowner ended up with a screened outdoor room they can use through every season. Summer afternoons stay shaded and cooler under the insulated roof. Spring evenings stay pollen-free and bug-free behind the screens.

  • Usable space added without touching the main roofline
  • Low-maintenance aluminum needs no repainting or sealing
  • Built to handle 100°-plus heat and spring hail
  • Delivered by a crew this repeat client already knew and trusted

Frequently asked questions

How long does a custom patio cover take to build?

This one was approved on October 5 and completed on November 30, 2023. The on-site build itself spanned several days. Lead time depends on the custom panel and screen order.

Why choose insulated aluminum over a wood or fabric cover?

Aluminum doesn't rot, warp, or rust, and the insulated panels actively reduce heat below the roof. Wood needs constant upkeep in San Antonio humidity, and fabric shreds under hail. Aluminum handles all of it with almost no maintenance.

Do screen walls really help with cedar pollen?

Yes. During cedar season, the screen enclosure keeps most airborne pollen off your furniture and out of the space. It also blocks mosquitoes in the warmer months.

What does a project like this cost?

This custom cover with screen walls fell in the $30,000 to $40,000 range. Final pricing depends on size, screen coverage, and site prep. Reach out to Austin Pro for a quote on your slab.

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