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Is your car outside nekkid right now? Yes, your car. If you’re nekkid that’s perfectly fine. After all, you’re at home in front of your computer and really we don’t mind. We’ll try not to think about it. So, back to Carports! We like nekkid too, but not on cars! When cars go uncovered, they fade (think wrinkles), they blister (think sunburn) and they can get attacked (think hail)! Yikes! None of that is good, right? Well we don’t think so and at The Patio Factory, we would like to help you dress up your car and your home and keep everything on the straight and narrow. The Patio Factory has experts that deal exclusively in “Nekkid Car Syndrome”. Seriously, what will the neighbors think if your prized beauty sits out there nekkid one more night??

We hear you. You don’t want installers to come work around your home. Ok. We have the perfect solution. Of course it will save you a bit of money. It’s a DIY Carport KIT from The Patio Factory. Our Carport KITS are simply the best. There is just no other way to put it. Why fool around with a lesser kit when you can start off the right way with The Patio Factory DIY CAR PORT KIT? Of course you are going straight for the best. There is really no reason not to.

At The Patio Factory we don’t just send out a KIT and hope for the best. Our KITS include the very best materials available. The structure is made of Australian BlueScope® Steel coupled with a Colorbond® coated roofing system…there are several forms and we can look at that with you onsite or here in our offices…even online; you are going to really make the neighbors jealous. Don’t worry we’ll tell you how to deal with them later.

The Patio Factory makes sure that you have everything in your Carport KIT before it leaves us. We include easy-to-follow instructions. We test them prior to putting them in there. Who wants to pull out the instructions only to find out that they are written in Greek? Now if you can read Greek, that’s another story! We like to keep it simple. We include all the bolts, screws, nuts and washers one needs to put this project together. You don’t want to be halfway and find out you have missing bolts. We double and triple-check our Carport KITS before they leave the factory. For us it’s like sending a child off to university. If you need it, we make sure it’s in the box! Except tool that is. Tools you will need to have on hand. We do let you know which ones you’ll need though, so no surprises there! We also have experts standing by to answer any questions you may have. Fear not support is always available. These are the same experts with multiple years of experience dealing with “Nekkid Car Syndrome”. We’re here for you and we can help. Just make that call to 08 9451 5777.

Help us help you to end “Nekkid Car Syndrome” today! Get one of The Patio Factory’s DIY Carport KITS with all the fixins! Vow to cover the old gal or that sparkly new beauty tonight! We’re here to help you keep her happy, shiny and new looking for the long haul. Under the hood maintenance is strictly up to you!

Now, on to the fun stuff! When you call, we are going to ask several questions. It’s just our way. We like to get to know you a bit and find out what kind of carport will best fit your needs and go with your existing structure. Here’s what we want you to think about.

Do you want the carport to be free-standing or attached?

Do you want the carport to blend seamlessly into your existing structure or do you want it to stand out?

What is your budget or do you need information about our finance program? Yes, that’s right…we have financing too!

Finally, we are going to ask what your carport is for (and we hate to put it this way) is it just to cover your car or will you need space to cover and store other items as well? Believe me when I say this…we know it’s never just a car.

Not only will you be making decisions on the color, size and type of roofing, but the shape as well. We offer Gable Roofs, Flat Roofs, Dutch Gable Roofs, Skillion Roofs, Hip Roofs and both single and double-wide options. Relax; we know it’s a lot to take in all at once. You can browse around our site and see examples of all the different products we offer or you can call, 08 9451 5777, ask for a designer and get the ball rolling that way. Our designers are experts in guiding our customers to the best options for their style of home, life and needs. No one is leaving you alone in the dark. We are here to hold a hand, be a shoulder to cry on or celebrate with you when you finally get everything the way you want it. We certainly don’t hear any crying about our Patio Factory Carport KITS, but we do know that occasionally one of the kids beings home a D in math or science and that prompts an upset. Really, we’ll listen, pat you on the back and remind you why life is so great! Pretty soon your Carport KIT will arrive and you can tune out their excuses and put them to work! A little hard work is good for the soul, right? Besides they may even decide that studying is preferable to work! That’s right; we’ve got your back!

Call us on 08 9451 5777 for a free measure and quote. We’ll send someone out to visit with you and instead of all those questions over the phone, they will get to see your site, make suggestions and show you materials right there in your own private space. Either way it’s a win for you! Pretty soon you will have the solution to “Nekkid Car Syndrome” right at your fingertips! Oh the talking the neighbors will do!

DIY Pergola

Are you a go-getter? Are you the one that can’t wait to get out in the yard on the weekend? Do you prefer to dig in the dirt or watch someone else dig in the dirt? Do your roses need some help? Are they too hot to do much growing? Are you tired of being sun burned and do you stay inside because of it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it sounds like you need a DIY Pergola! A DIY Pergola is exactly what it sounds like, Do It Yourself!

While a DIY Pergola offers limited sun shade, it does offer a spectacular place for your roses to climb and flourish. Why you can even try your hand at other vine growing plants? Grapes…a little DIY wine perhaps to kick off the weekend with? Oh wait, we have to talk design first. There are options. Options are really great things to have.

Let’s talk about our Pergolas first. Components are constructed of BlueScope® Steel, an Australian made product that has incredible strength, durability and thanks to Colorbond®, beauty as well. BlueScope® Steel means that your DIY Pergola will be virtually maintenance free for the first ten years or more. That’s good news! It means that there is more time to enjoy your new DIY Pergola rather than spend time on maintenance! The DIY option has already saved you your installation costs, so saving on maintenance is a bonus!

Our Pergolas are strong. Just follow the installation instructions included in your DIY Pergola Kit, along with proper use of all the materials and you will have your DIY Pergola for a very long time. We have designers on hand to discuss your specific needs and desires. Why not go a little crazy and put your stamp on this project with a very specific design piece or choose from any number of standard designs already shire approved.

Our standard designs are ready to go, pre-approved and ship to you in a timely manner so you can start your project right away. Remember that it’s not over once the materials go out to you. Should you have any questions and we mean any…yes, we’ve had that person that calls to see if they can remove the staples from the shipping box, just call us. Really, we don’t bite and we can’t wait to hear how it’s going….the installation that is, not about Aunt Birdie’s Meatloaf recipe that you burned in the oven last week! We know, we know. Meatloaf is gross! Who cares if its Aunt Birdie’s recipe or someone else’s we don’t like it much either!

There are some things to think about when deciding to go the DIY route, like who is going to help you carry the timbers, roof panels, steel supports, and count and hold the screws, bolts, nails, lags? Make sure you line up enough help, good help, not the ones you have to ply with beer that will be drunk before the structure is up! Recruit some good people to help you get the job done. After all, we’ve gone to a lot of trouble to fabricate all the right pieces in the Colorbond® colour of your choice and we don’t want to see you mess them up, lose them or put them in the wrong spot. You will need someone that is good at reading directions! We send them and really, we want you to read them and follow them so that everything comes out looking as it should. Don’t be the guy or gal that says oh, that pole sticking out the top? That’s for my flag! Not!

So let’s go over some specifics:

Decide on a budget for your DIY Pergola project. Not fun, but always an important part of any project!

See if any of our pre-made DIY Pergola KITS fit the bill.

If you can’t or don’t want to use a pre-made DIY Pergola KIT, then let’s talk about a custom DIY Pergola design. So call one of our designers.

Discuss and choose material options for your DIY Pergola.

Place your order, pay and sit back and wait for it to arrive. It’s that simple!

When your order arrives, direct the shipper to where you want the items placed and you are ready to begin. Of course, you’ll need your install crew and a phone standing by in case you have any questions for us, but we think you’ll manage just fine. We’ve spent a lot of time on our DIY Pergolas and KITS and we know the instructions are easy to follow. Remember, we are always here for you. We’re not going to drop you off a block from the station and tell you the train is leaving in 5 minutes. Call us and we’ll talk about your questions before your KIT even leaves the building!

Pergola Kit

So you want a Pergola? OK. Let’s go! We have many options to offer in the realm of Pergola KITS. We can fit you out with something spectacular or something that is a little more understand but still serves your needs. The show appeal is up to you! Functionality goes without saying. We want you to have your cake and eat it too! We understand that some people like the challenge and want to be out there doing the installation on their own. We applaud you. We love the outdoors, digging in the dirt and working outside. It’s what we do. It’s what we’ve always done. In fact, we love it so much that we are truly gratified when someone wants to try a Pergola KIT themselves.

Our Pergola KITS come complete with all parts, clearly labeled, every piece measured, cut and packaged to perfection so that there is no guessing about which is part A, B or C. In addition we include a complete list of parts so that you can familiarise yourself with detailed drawings and counts of parts and materials pre-construction. You will know just how many friends to invite to the install party for your Pergola KIT. We don’t have any idea how many people you want on your crew, be it 4, 6, 8 or 10 we are sure of a few things though. You will have one guy or gal in charge of reading the directions…might we suggest a gal? They really are better at reading directions…science has proven it! Just ask any married man! Then you will have one guy or gal that is there strictly to make the beer runs! You’ll probably have one complainer too! Everyone does! This will be the friend that shows up first when all is complete and says oh I’m just here to relax with you and see how you like your new Pergola! When you’ve stopped laughing, and you are laughing, you will surely realize that it is all true! So keep in mind a few good friends that you want to help you. (Pick the ones with apartments and no yards! You won’t have to return the favor any time soon!)

Again, all of our Pergola KITS come with drawings, complete and easy to follow directions and all pieces, cut polished, lined up and ready to install. Each KIT is inspected and reviewed multiple times before shipping to you. Who wants to get three quarters of the way through a project only to find that they are missing a bolt? Yikes! Not you and not us! We include all the pieces and we make sure of it! Your timbers, screws, lags, bolts, Steel in your choice of Colorbond® colours is all double and triple-checked before it gets to you! Now let’s be honest, that’s not saying that someone can’t miscount or unintentionally leave out a bolt or screw, but we are saying we do our best to prevent that from happening. Our customers, like our family are the most important people in our world. We like it when they are all happy!

Well, we’ve given you the KIT/DIY talk; now let’s discuss the practicality of our Pergola KITS and Pergolas in general. Everyone wants that yard that all the neighbors’ talk about, point and aspire to. So we want you to have everything you need, everything you desire. Call us on08 9451 6661 to discuss all the options, whether its fancy design work on your Pergola or its coming straight out of the box and you want to add something special, we can help you think of the things that will make it special, and perfect for your home or yard. We can offer some tips on plants if you like or perhaps seating. We can offer suggestions for that first bottle of wine for your very first romantic, starlit dinner under your DIY Pergola KIT. Pergolas evoke a beauty and a time gone by to which we should all aspire to return. They are romantic, practical and beautiful.

We think the romance comes in when you use them to host special dinners, weddings under the Pergola, celebrations, just to name a few. We feel they are practical, because they offer some shade from the sun, a landing space for garden parties, a place to plant plants and flowers that grow in vines or like to wrap themselves around a sturdy structure, perhaps even grapes for our amateur wine makers. Beauty, we feel they are beautiful because Pergolas have stood the test of time and been around for ages. We are stewards of the design and have modernised them into Steel and Timber structures to meet the needs of the modern world and withstand the punishing Australia weather.

So, call us today and we can discuss what you would like to do with your Pergola and how best to help you accomplish that either with a standard shire-approved design or perhaps something in the custom range. Whatever your needs, we are here to help make it happen. Let’s make those dreams come true. Call our designers now!