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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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? 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 […]

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 […]

Hey there, everybody! Drew Havlik here, representing the good folks at Lanier Aluminum Products! We’ve been serving Northeast Georgia since 1979, and if there’s one thing we know, it’s how to help you get the most use and enjoyment out of your home. Now, let’s talk about the garage. For too long, it’s been the […]

The Three-Season Room: My Secret Weapon for Better Living Hey there! Drew here. You know Jonathan and I are all about maximizing a home’s potential, finding those hidden gems, and building spaces that truly make sense for how you live. And let me tell you, when it comes to getting the most bang for your […]