Elite Canopies
Built in custom designs and shapes, an attached canopy needs fewer posts and keeps the space bright with 25-88% light transmission.
Ideas
Covered spaces for small backyards
On a small section every square metre counts. A roof built to the exact space, attached to the house instead of standing on four posts, turns a narrow strip into a usable outdoor room.
What works best
Opening Louvres
Opening blades stop a small courtyard feeling closed in - open them for sky, close them for rain.
Outdoor Blinds
A drop-down blind screens a close neighbour without a permanent wall.
Things to plan for
- Boundaries: structures close to a boundary can affect consent - check setbacks early.
- Light into the house: on small sites the roof is often right outside living-room windows, so translucent or opening roofs matter.
- Posts: attaching to the house frees floor space but needs a sound fixing point.
Not sure about consent? Check the building consent guide for your council →
Compare and explore
- Opening louvre roof vs fixed canopy
- Metal pergola vs aluminium canopy
- Sunroom vs canopy
- Outdoor blinds vs fixed panels
- Opening louvre roof vs metal pergola
- Opening louvre roof vs sunroom
- Outdoor blinds vs sunroom
- Clear vs tinted polycarbonate roof panels
- Covers for spas and hot tubs
- Roofs for outdoor kitchens and BBQ areas
- Carports and vehicle shelters
- Covering an existing deck