Elite Canopies
A 7-degree pitch carries water to concealed drainage in the posts, so it never pours off the edge onto the deck.
Ideas
Outdoor living in high-rainfall areas
Where it rains most days, a deck without a roof is a summer-only space. Here the drainage and side protection matter as much as the roof itself.
What works best
Metal Pergola
A solid corrugated metal roof sheds heavy rain completely.
Fixed Panels
Permanent glass panels stop rain driving in sideways on the weather side.
Things to plan for
- Plan where downpipes discharge - into stormwater, not onto a garden bed against the house.
- Composite decking resists mildew and moisture better than timber under a damp roof.
- A slightly larger roof than the deck keeps the edges dry in wind-driven rain.
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