Ideas

Covering an existing deck

Most decks get used for a few weeks a year because they are too hot, too wet or too windy the rest of the time. A roof over the deck fixes the first two; blinds or panels fix the third.

What works best

Elite Canopies

A fixed polycarbonate roof keeps rain off while keeping the deck bright, with a 7-degree pitch and concealed drainage in the posts.

Opening Louvres

Opening blades let you choose between full sun and a sealed roof, with a rain sensor that closes them automatically.

Deck

If the deck itself is tired, our WPC composite decking pairs with any roof and needs no staining or oiling.

Things to plan for

Footings: posts often need their own footings rather than sitting on the deck boards - this is checked at the site measure.
Attachment: an attached roof ties into the house, so the fixing point and flashings matter as much as the roof itself.
Light: a roof over a deck next to living-room windows changes how much light reaches inside - translucent or opening roofs keep it bright.

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