Podcast
Stitched vs. Seamless: The Real Difference Between Sewn and Welded Awning Covers
Stitched vs. Seamless: The Real Difference Between Sewn and Welded Awning Covers When you’re investing in a custom awning for your home or commercial building, you want something that looks sharp, holds up against North Georgia weather, and stands the test of time. Beyond choosing the frame design or the fabric color, one of the […]
Choosing Your Motorized Screen: Cable Guided vs. Track Guided
Choosing Your Motorized Screen: Cable Guided vs. Track Guided By Drew Havlik, Lanier Aluminum Products When we’re designing a custom enclosure for a porch or patio, motorized screens are almost always at the top of the wish list. They offer that “magic” ability to transform a space at the touch of a button. However, once […]
Extruded vs. Roll-Formed Aluminum Canopies: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Project
When designing or upgrading a commercial property, overhead protection is rarely an afterthought. Whether you are shielding a store entrance, covering a walkway, or outfitting a loading area, choosing the right aluminum canopy system directly impacts performance, longevity, and project budget. At Lanier Aluminum Products in Gainesville, Georgia, we custom-build canopy solutions tailored to specific […]
The Strength of the System: Why Lap Beams are the Smart Choice for Your Next Project
When we talk about building outdoor structures—whether it’s a custom screen room, a heavy-duty patio cover, or a car port—most people focus on the finish. They want to know about the color of the aluminum or the type of screen mesh we’re using. But as someone who has spent years ensuring these structures stand up […]
Staple-Stitch vs. Lace-On Cover Awnings: Which Is Right for Your Home or Business?
When you’re investing in a custom fabric awning for your home or commercial building, choosing the right fabric or frame color is only half the decision. One of the most important technical choices—and one that directly impacts the appearance, lifespan, and maintenance of your investment—is how the fabric cover is attached to the aluminum frame. […]
Why Eze-Breeze 4-Track Panels Are the Ultimate Upgrade for North Georgia Porches
Here in North Georgia, we’re blessed with some of the most beautiful seasons in the country. But let’s be honest—between the yellow pine pollen of spring, the heat and mosquitoes of mid-summer, and those sudden chilly mountain breezes in late autumn, enjoying your porch can sometimes feel like a game of tug-of-war with Mother Nature. […]
Beyond the Showroom: Joining the Lanier Aluminum Online Community
If you’ve driven around Gainesville or chatted with us at a home show, you know that I love talking shop. Whether it’s the technical specs of a motorized screen or the structural benefits of a lap beam system, I believe a well-informed homeowner is a happy one. However, I can only be in one place […]
Navigating the Market: Quality, Value, and the Rising Cost of Aluminum
If you’ve been following the news lately, or if you’ve been planning a home improvement project over the last few months, you’ve likely noticed a trend that’s hitting every corner of the construction industry: the price of raw materials is on the move. Aluminum, in particular, has seen a significant surge as we move through […]
The Strength of the System: Why Lap Beams are the Smart Choice for Your Next Project
When we talk about building outdoor structures—whether it’s a custom screen room, a heavy-duty patio cover, or a car port—most people focus on the finish. They want to know about the color of the aluminum or the type of screen mesh we’re using. But as someone who has spent years ensuring these structures stand up […]
The Modern Pergola: More Than Just a Backyard Decoration
If you had asked someone twenty years ago what a pergola was, they’d probably describe a wooden lattice structure that looked nice but didn’t do much. Maybe it grew some ivy, and maybe it provided a little bit of checkered shade, but if it started raining, the party was over. Times have changed. At Lanier […]
