Podcast
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 […]
Choosing Your Motorized Screen: Cable Guided vs. Track Guided
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 you decide to go motorized, you have a big technical choice to make: How should […]
The Invisible Screen: Why BetterVue is a Game-Changer for Your Home
When we talk to homeowners around Gainesville about upgrading their outdoor spaces, the conversation usually starts with a common dilemma. You want the protection of a screened-in porch or a motorized screen, but you don’t want to feel like you’re looking at the world through a heavy filter. That’s exactly why we’ve become such big […]
The Great Sunroom Debate: 3-Season vs. 4-Season Rooms
One of the most frequent questions we get at Lanier Aluminum Products is, “Drew, what’s the real difference between a 3-season room and a 4-season room?” Usually, the person asking is trying to figure out how to get the most value for their home without overspending on features they might not actually need. In Georgia, […]
Transform Your Garage: Why the Lifestyle Screen is a Game-Changer For Ga. Homeowners
Transform Your Garage: Why the Lifestyle Screen is a Game-Changer Hey there! Drew Havlik here from Lanier Aluminum Products. If you’ve spent any time in your garage during a Georgia summer, you know the struggle. You want the fresh air and the connection to the outdoors, but you definitely don’t want the “uninvited guests”—I’m talking […]
Not All Screen Rooms are Created EQUAL In Gainesville!
Drew here with Lanier Aluminum Products to talk with you about screen rooms. I’ve seen just about everything out there used to create a screen room. Originally a screen room was a 2”x4” framed room with screen stapled to the boards and covered with 2” wooden lattice strips, but now most systems are made out […]
Gainesville and North Georgia, Why Your Outdoor Space Needs a “Roof”
Why Your Outdoor Space Needs a “Roof”: A Message from Drew Havlik At Lanier Aluminum Products, we’ve seen thousands of backyards. We’ve seen beautiful decks that nobody sits on because the sun is too hot, and we’ve seen expensive patio furniture ruined by a single season of Georgia rain. If you have an outdoor space […]
Gainesville, Pollen Season is Coming: How to Keep Your Home Clean and Your Allergies at Bay
Hey everyone, Drew Havlik here from Lanier Aluminum Products. If you’ve lived in North Georgia for more than five minutes, you know exactly what’s coming. Soon, everything from your car to your dog is going to be covered in that thick, yellow blanket of pine pollen. While we can’t stop the trees from doing their […]
The Great Cover-Up: Woven Acrylic vs. Vinyl Awnings
Around here at Lanier Aluminum Products, we’ve seen just about everything the Georgia sun and those sudden Lake Lanier downpours can throw at a patio. When folks come to me looking to add some shade to their home, the conversation almost always lands on the “Big Two” of fabric choices: Woven Acrylic and Vinyl. Choosing […]
The Coastal Classic: Why Bahama Shutters are the MVP of Curb Appeal
If you’ve spent any time driving around the lake or down toward the coast, you’ve seen them—those tropical-looking shutters that prop out from the bottom of the window. Those are Bahama Shutters (some folks call them Bermuda shutters), and let me tell you, they are one of the smartest upgrades you can make for your […]
