With every successful invention there is a need. This is the reason why Patio Bra was started because there is nothing like it on the market. In 2005, Bill Christie was going to throw a rather large party at his home in Folsom California.
Looking at the weather report, he noticed it called for rain. There was a great large trellis in his backyard but it was an open trellis, which is pretty to the eye but it doesn't keep the rain out. So off to the largest hardware stores he went to find the only thing that would work. He brought home a big blue (ugly) tarp that he secured with bungee cords. Not exactly the look he was thinking, but the only option available.
Bill thought “There must be a better way”? He started making some brief sketches and checked around the Internet and found there was no such thing to be had, anywhere.
Bill found that there were about 2.5 million lattice covers that were sold in California over the years. If there were 2.5 million in California alone, imagine how many more millions exist throughout the USA. Like Bill's lattice cover, they All had the same problem. Not only do they offer little to no protection from rain, but they can not stop the harmful UV (Ultra-Violet) rays put off by the sun.
Not being from the construction business Bill approached his good friend Phil Raynal about this. Phil has been in the “Patio” business for over 25 years, and they both decided that solving the problem of the sun and the rain would not only give families the full 365 day use out of their open patio, but at the same time it could be a great business adventure.
In early 2005, they formed a partnership. Thus, The Patio Bra was born. Since then they have incorporated and now have obtained a Patent number for the product, which is pending at this date and they expect a full approval.
The Patio Bra has come a long way since 2005, and they will soon have dealers nationwide. The Patio Bras that are up have withstood huge wind and rain storms, they are structurally sound and their application has been approved and certified by a structural engineer.
The Patio Bra has already provided shade from the heat and cover from the rain, and still allows the light in for thousands of happy customers in northern California alone. Imagine the possibilities available to new dealers that join the Patio Bra Team.
While they know that profits are now out there, they still keep Customer Service way above sales goals. Customer Service is the most important asset. That is what Patio Bra is all about. Please see our list of references from our happy customers.