NEW ZEALAND / OUTDOOR LIVING
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Motorised roof blades that open to full sun or close flat against rain, controlled at the touch of a button.
7 Clendon Street, Naenae, Lower Hutt, WellingtonAround 1,319 mm of rain a year makes drainage the priority. Our Elite Canopies use a 7-degree pitch and louvre roofs a 3-degree fall, both draining through concealed channels in the posts - and a solid metal pergola roof sheds water completely.
Near the coast, salt air is hard on uncoated metal. Our aluminium frames are 6063-T6 alloy with an anodised powder coat, and our outdoor blinds use mildew-proof fabric.
NIWA notes the Wellington region's proximity to Cook Strait brings a high frequency of strong winds, made very gusty by the rugged terrain. Our opening louvre roofs are rated for winds up to 200 km/h and Elite Canopies up to 160 km/h; fixed panels or blinds on the exposed side add shelter at ground level.
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Wellington is known for strong winds and quick southerly changes. An outdoor area here needs shelter from the side as well as cover from above, or it rarely gets used.
Fixed panels, sliding glass doors and outdoor blinds turn an open canopy into a space you can use when the wind picks up. On exposed sites they often matter more than the roof itself.
Many Wellington homes sit on slopes or ridgelines. Site access, fixing points and exposure are checked during the onsite measure, before any price is final.
When wind drives the rain sideways, a roof alone isn’t enough. Combining a roof with side panels or blinds keeps the outdoor area dry when the weather turns.
The Naenae branch also looks after Hawke’s Bay, Manawatū, Whanganui, Gisborne and Taranaki, so regional jobs are quoted and installed by the same team.
A local team member visits, measures the space, checks access and fixing points, and talks through roof options and add-ons.
You receive a written quote that defines the structure, materials, finishes and any assumptions, so you can compare it fairly.
Roofed and enclosed structures can have different consent requirements from an open pergola. We help you work out what applies to your project before work is booked.
The local team installs the structure. Every installation comes with a 5-year roof warranty and a 10-year structural warranty.