Once the roof is in place, the windows and sliding patio door in the back can be installed. The windows are from a new fiberglass window line from Pella, which includes low-emissivity glass for greater efficiency. The fiberglass frames make them more resistant to extreme weather. The windows will not warp or rot in the heat or cold. Duane Putz of Pella reviews the features of the windows and glass patio door. The Pella Impervia door is made from Duracast, a fiberglass composite, and is very durable, and resistant to impact and scratches. All of the hardware is color matched to the product so it blends very nicely. It's also available in other finishes such as brass, satin nickel, and bronze. Both the upper and lower sash can be raised or lowered, providing natural ventilation. The sashes tilt inwards making it possible to clean the exterior face of the glass from the interior of the home. Pella Impervia windows are Energy Star rated in all 50 states and save the average homeowner 24 percent over single-pane wood windows. The powder coat finish over the fiberglass means there is no need to add a stain or finish to the window.

Bob meets with the contractor to demo the old patio slab and layout the new banana leaf patio. An imaginary graph is applied to the patio area and the new patio shape is then measured and marked.

Bob gives a progress report on the back patio. Discussed are the unique tiles being installed. Special attention is paid to the grading of the patio to avoid poor drainage during the storm season.

Bob meets with landscape designer Ruth Foster, about her plan for a stone patio, a hot tub, and outdoor lighting. Low voltage outdoor lighting is also being installed in-ground for unique effect.

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