Custom Patio Cover, New Concrete Slab, and Bahama Breeze Screen Room Built as One Outdoor Living System

A Coordinated Patio Cover and Screen Room Project

This installation began with removal work and ended with a defined screened outdoor room. SHIC removed and hauled away the existing gutters, furnished and installed a new concrete foundation, installed a Southern Insulator Super Three insulated patio cover, and completed the space with a Southern Sun Room Bahama Breeze screen room.

The difference is in the sequence. The project was not treated as one product placed beside another. The foundation created the base. The insulated roof created shade and overhead protection. The full gutter system gave rainwater a path away from the covered area. The screen room turned that protected footprint into a more usable outdoor living space with airflow, visibility, and separation from the yard.

Why the New Concrete Foundation Matters

A successful screen room starts before the first wall section is installed. For this project, SHIC furnished and installed a new concrete foundation measuring approximately 10 ft. x 17 ft. The slab was doweled into the house slab, helping the new outdoor area relate more cleanly to the existing home instead of feeling like a separate pad added later.

The slab also included wire mesh and visqueen. Wire mesh supports reinforcement within the concrete, while visqueen helps create a cleaner prepared base beneath the slab. For a screened outdoor room, those details matter because the slab is both the floor of the finished space and the platform that helps define the enclosure footprint.

Southern Insulator Super Three Patio Cover in Wicker

The covered portion of the project was built with a Southern Insulator custom-manufactured Super Three insulated patio cover. The structure measures approximately 10 ft. x 20 ft. and uses a 3-inch thick foam-filled roofing system. That roof profile gives the patio a more substantial, finished overhead plane than a basic open cover.

The Wicker finish is a key visual choice. It keeps the new cover neutral and soft against the home, helping the structure feel integrated rather than overly heavy. The system is supported by 3" x 3" extruded aluminum posts, giving the cover a clean and low-maintenance exterior look.

SHIC also installed the patio cover with a full gutter system and one fan beam. The gutter system helps manage runoff from the roof, while the fan beam gives the covered area a planned support location for a compatible ceiling fan or fixture, depending on the electrical scope and future use of the space.

Bahama Breeze Screen Room With Aluminum Kickplate

Once the foundation and cover were in place, SHIC installed a Southern Sun Room Bahama Breeze custom-manufactured screen room. The enclosure measures approximately 10 ft. x 17 ft. x 10 ft. and includes one door and an aluminum kickplate.

The screen room changes the way the patio functions. An open covered area can provide shade, but it still leaves the homeowner exposed to insects, drifting yard debris, and the lack of a defined perimeter. The Bahama Breeze enclosure gives the space clearer boundaries while preserving airflow, light, and a direct connection to the outdoors.

The aluminum kickplate adds practical protection along the lower section of the enclosure. It also gives the room a more finished base, which is especially important when the screen room is part of a larger coordinated build rather than a light add-on.

How the Parts Work Together

The strongest feature of this project is the way each component supports the next. The slab sets the footprint. The patio cover protects the overhead space. The gutter system manages roof runoff. The posts carry the cover cleanly. The fan beam supports future comfort planning. The Bahama Breeze room gives the patio a defined enclosure. The kickplate finishes the lower perimeter.

That sequence is what separates this project from a simple patio cover installation or a screen enclosure placed under an existing roof. Here, the backyard space was rebuilt as a connected outdoor living system from the base up.

Project Details at a Glance

The table below keeps the technical scope easy to review while showing how the foundation, cover, drainage, and enclosure were planned together.

A More Complete Outdoor Room, Not Just a Covered Slab

Many patio projects begin with a familiar problem: the area exists, but it does not feel finished enough for regular use. It may have exposure to sun, rain runoff, insects, or a loose connection to the rest of the home. This project addressed those issues by giving the space a foundation, a roof, drainage, structure, and enclosure in one coordinated installation.

After completion, the backyard gained a more purposeful outdoor room. The Wicker insulated cover softens the appearance of the structure. The gutters make the roof more practical in wet weather. The screen room keeps the space open to light and airflow while giving it clearer boundaries. The aluminum kickplate finishes the base and helps the enclosure feel more durable for everyday use.

For homeowners comparing a custom screen room, an insulated patio cover, or a larger outdoor living upgrade, this project is a useful example because it shows how the best result may come from combining several smaller decisions into one planned system.

How This Project Differs From Other SHIC Outdoor Living Builds

SHIC has completed many patio cover, screen room, and enclosure projects across Southeast Louisiana, but this installation has its own structure. Some projects begin with an existing patio roof and focus mainly on the screen enclosure. Others focus on a new insulated patio cover without a full screen room. This project combines the full sequence in one build: site preparation, new slab, insulated cover, gutter system, fan beam, posts, and Bahama Breeze enclosure.

That makes the page most useful for homeowners who are not only comparing screen rooms or patio covers separately, but thinking about a more complete outdoor living upgrade from the base up.