Patio Center

What Patio Center does

Patio Center is a Lafayette, Louisiana-based, family-owned manufacturer and installer of custom outdoor living products serving residential and commercial customers across Southwest and South Louisiana. Founded in 1972 and acquired by Greg and Stephanie Eckler in August 2021, the company operates a single fabrication facility and showroom at 1507 Eraste Landry Rd, where aluminum and canvas awnings are produced in-house alongside a broader catalog of patio covers, retractable awnings, roller and motorized shades, screen and sun rooms, and shutters. The business also retails premium branded motorized screens and awnings sourced from top U.S. manufacturers, and serves as a licensed and insured commercial contractor for storefront and large-scale shade installations statewide.

The core technology is in-house custom fabrication: powder-coated aluminum standing seam awnings available in multiple profiles and colors, custom-sewn canvas awnings with logo and valance options, aluminum patio covers with optional insulated roofing panels, and motorized retractable screen systems for bug, dust, and temperature control. Patio Center runs both a consultative sales motion with free in-home design consultations and a self-serve DIY ordering channel for standing seam awnings, with a 50% deposit required to begin production and wholesale pricing available to contractors.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sale of custom-fabricated products bundled with professional installation and warranty services, supplemented by DIY direct sales and commercial project work. The customer base skews to residential homeowners in the Lafayette–Lake Charles–Baton Rouge corridor, with no disclosed recurring or contract revenue and no public financial filings. Distribution is regional and physical: a Lafayette showroom, in-home sales visits, on-site installation crews, and an online DIY ordering portal, supported by blog content marketing and Facebook/Instagram presence for top-of-funnel demand generation.

Name

Patio Center

Legal name

Patio Center

Website

https://patiocenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Patio Center is a family-owned Lafayette, Louisiana manufacturer and installer of custom outdoor living products — including aluminum and canvas awnings, patio covers, shades, enclosures, and shutters — serving residential homeowners and commercial customers across Southwest and South Louisiana since 1972.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Living Products and Shade Solutions

NAICS

Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (337920)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sunrooms, Screen Rooms & Enclosures (HSAPALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enclosed Porch / Patio Conversions to Living Space (HSAPADAM), Outdoor Window Shades & Awnings Retail (Exterior Shades, Retractable Awnings) (CRAIAKAH), Sunroom & Conservatory Additions (HSAPADAE)

Keywords

• Custom awning fabrication
• Patio cover installation
• Outdoor shade products
• Screen room construction
• Hurricane shutters supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Outdoor Products: Sale of custom-manufactured outdoor living products including awnings, patio covers, enclosures, shades, and shutters. Products are fabricated in-house and tailored to each customer's specifications.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services for all products sold. Includes design consultation and warranty work for products purchased from Patio Center.
3. DIY Awning Orders: Direct sales of custom awnings to customers who install themselves. Requires 50% deposit to begin order. Wholesale pricing available for contractors.
4. Commercial Projects: Licensed and insured commercial installation services for businesses throughout Louisiana.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Patio Center manufactures and installs custom outdoor living products for residential and commercial customers in Louisiana, including aluminum and canvas awnings, patio covers, screen rooms, sun rooms, roller shades, motorized retractable screens, and shutters. The company fabricates its aluminum and canvas awnings in-house at its Lafayette shop and offers full design consultation, installation, warranty, and repair services.

Product overview

Patio Center is a family-owned outdoor living products company serving Southwest and South Louisiana since 1972. The company fabricates its own products in-house at its Lafayette, Louisiana facility, offering a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor shade and enclosure solutions. The core product line includes Standing Seam Awnings and Canvas Awnings (aluminum and fabric options for residential and commercial use), Retractable Awnings, Roller Shades, and Motorized Retractable Screens for shading. Enclosure products include Screen Rooms and Sun Rooms for year-round outdoor living. Additional offerings encompass Patio Covers (aluminum with various structural and aesthetic options), custom Shutters, and DIY Standing Seam Awnings for self-installation customers. The company also provides commercial contracting services with Louisiana state licensure, plus design consultation, warranty, and repair/maintenance services. Products are offered at multiple price points with wholesale pricing available for contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standing Seam Awnings Fully fabricated aluminum awnings powder coated for durability, available in Eyebrow, Bell, Concave, and Straight styles with multiple side support options and color selections (Bronze, Beaver Brown, Royal Brown, Copper, and custom). Sold with consultation, professional installation, or DIY ordering.
• Canvas Awnings Custom canvas awnings sewn in-house, offered in Wedge, Dome, Barrel, and Marquee styles with logo work and valance options for residential and commercial applications.
• Retractable Awnings Custom retractable awnings that extend to provide coverage and retract into an unnoticeable housing when not in use, available with multiple valance options and Sunbrella fabric color selections.
• Roller Shades (Manual and Motorized) Outdoor roller shades that protect spaces from harsh sunlight and heat, available in manual or motorized options with temperature control for outdoor activities.
• Motorized Retractable Screens Premium motorized retractable screens that allow switching between a fully sealed enclosed area and a wide-open outdoor space, providing bug, dust, and wind control.
• Patio Covers Aluminum patio covers with customization options including insulated or non-insulated roofing panels, metal or cypress posts and beams, and multiple color options to match home aesthetics.
• Screen Rooms Screen rooms that keep out bugs, dust, and heat with optional 90% solar screen protection, available with or without kickplate and in French double-door or standard door configurations.
• Sun Rooms Temperature-controlled sun room enclosures designed for year-round living, adding space and natural light while enhancing home beauty and value.
• Shutters Custom-built shutters engineered to withstand the Southern Louisiana climate, available in a wide variety of styles, colors, and optional features.
• Commercial Awnings Commercial-grade awnings and shade solutions performed under Louisiana state licensure and insurance, including custom logo awnings, storefront shade, and large-scale shade systems tailored to commercial project scope.
• Design Consultation, Installation, Warranty, and Repair Services Expert design consultation for outdoor projects, professional installation of all products sold, plus warranty work and repair/maintenance services for existing Patio Center installations to ensure long-term functionality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years in business serving Southwest and South Louisiana
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Aristocrat Awnings: Aristocrat produces aluminum and fabric awnings, including retractable and stationary models, and operates through a dealer/installer network. Directly comparable across Patio Center's awning product family and dealer-led GTM model.
• Sunesta: Sunesta manufactures custom retractable awnings and exterior shades sold through a national dealer network. Comparable to Patio Center's retractable awnings, roller shades, and motorized retractable screen offerings.
• KE Durasol: KE Durasol designs and manufactures retractable awnings and drop-arm systems distributed to dealers across the U.S. Closely comparable to Patio Center's retractable awning and shade business.
• NuImage Awnings: NuImage fabricates aluminum stationary awnings and patio covers distributed through regional dealers. Closely comparable to Patio Center's in-house Standing Seam Awnings and aluminum patio cover business.
• Shade Industries: Shade Industries designs, fabricates, and installs commercial and residential exterior shade systems, retractable screens, and awnings. Comparable to Patio Center's commercial and residential shade business.
• Betterliving Sunrooms: Betterliving manufactures and installs sunrooms, patio rooms, and screen enclosures through a regional dealer network. Directly comparable to Patio Center's Sun Rooms and Screen Rooms product lines.
• Patio Enclosures: Patio Enclosures is a national manufacturer and installer of sunrooms, screen rooms, and patio enclosures sold through regional dealers. Overlaps directly with Patio Center's enclosure business and dealer-based sales model.
• Sunair Awnings: Sunair manufactures retractable awnings, motorized screens, and exterior shade systems sold through a national dealer network. Directly comparable to Patio Center's retractable awnings, roller shades, and motorized retractable screens product lines.
• Solair Shade Solutions: Solair produces exterior retractable shade screens and awnings distributed through dealers. Comparable to Patio Center's motorized retractable screens and roller shade offerings.
• Weatherwell Elite Aluminum Awnings: Weatherwell fabricates aluminum window and door awnings, including stationary residential models, sold through regional dealers. Closely comparable to Patio Center's aluminum Standing Seam Awnings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PatioCenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/patiocenter/?fbclid=IwAR3lNIm8Jl7XEhF7zAGqBlrMRhEWdavK2t3V0NNnlf-1p2TC78YxjP1j8X8
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patio-center-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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