Podcast
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 […]
The “Invisible” Energy Saver: Why I Swear by Phifer Sunscreens
In the shade business, we talk a lot about the “Big Stuff”—the carports, the massive awnings, and the sunrooms. But sometimes, the most impressive technology we offer comes in a roll that’s less than an inch thick. I’m talking about Phifer Sunscreens. If you’ve got a room that feels like an oven by 3:00 PM, […]
Not All Metal is Created Equal: Navigating Aluminum Canopy Options
When folks call me at Lanier Aluminum Products asking for an “aluminum canopy,” they’re usually surprised to find out that “aluminum” is just the start of the story. It’s a bit like saying you want a “truck”—are we talking about a light-duty pickup for weekend grocery runs, or a heavy-duty dually for hauling trailers through […]
Wood vs. Aluminum: Which Screen Room is Right for Your Georgia Home?
Wood vs. Aluminum: Which Screen Room is Right for Your Georgia Home? By Drew Havlik, Lanier Aluminum Products At Lanier Aluminum Products, we get asked this question all the time: “Drew, why should I go with aluminum when I can just have a contractor build a wood-framed screen porch?” It’s a fair question. Wood has […]
How Fabric Awnings Elevate Your Curb Appeal In Gainesville Ga.
The Power of a First Impression: How Fabric Awnings Elevate Your Curb Appeal By Drew Havlik, Lanier Aluminum Products At Lanier Aluminum Products, we’ve been serving the Gainesville area since 1979. While we’re famous for our durable aluminum work, I’m the first to tell you that when it comes to “curb appeal,” a fabric awning […]
Stepdown Awning Benefits for Gainesville Georgia Homes
Since we started back in 1979, I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go. But if there’s one product that has consistently stood the test of time for our North Georgia neighbors, it’s the . Whether you’re looking to shield your back door from a summer downpour or trying to keep your living room […]
