Ask These on Every Bid
| Topic | Why it matters in Lubbock |
|---|---|
| Design wind speed / exposure | Open lots see higher pressures than sheltered mid-block yards |
| Post size and footing depth | Surface-bolting a thin patio slab is a common failure mode |
| Ledger fasteners & flashing | Uplift tries to peel the cover off the wall |
| Pan gauge / insulated core | Hail dents thin skins; heat cooks thin pans |
| Removable shade cloth | Cloth on a pergola multiplies sail area |
Permit reviewers and engineers are the authority — this page is a homeowner checklist, not a design stamp. Related: aluminum covers, attached covers.
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Tell us about wind exposure, slab size and whether you want solid aluminum or a pergola. A Lubbock-area builder will follow up.
Please note: Lubbock Patio Covers connects homeowners with independent local patio cover builders. We are not a contractor and do not do the work.