Keeping the Deck Dry Without Darkening the House
When you build a great timber deck right off your main living area, you want to leave the doors open and let the house breathe. But if that deck is completely exposed to the sky, rain quickly ruins the timber, and the afternoon sun can turn the glass doors into a magnifying glass for heat.
Marc needed a roof over his new deck. However, adding a solid patio roof right outside your main windows comes with a common catch: it can plunge your indoor living room into shadows.
The clever workaround for this space was installing an Urban Patio Cover equipped with tinted polycarbonate roof panels instead of solid aluminium.
Why polycarbonate makes sense here
Think of the 2mm solid polycarbonate panels like a pair of high-quality sunglasses for the back of the house. They block out the harsh UV rays and keep the rain off the deck, but they still allow a soft, filtered natural light to stream right through into the living room. Marc gets all the benefits of a covered patio without sacrificing the brightness inside his home.
Built to fit the space
Rather than taking over the entire backyard, the structure’s 4.5 x 2.35-metre footprint is scaled perfectly for the house. It spans the exact width of the glass sliders, providing a dedicated dry zone for stepping outside.
Because the roof is fixed to the brick wall at a generous height of 2.84 metres, the area underneath feels open and airy, never cramped. The frame itself is built from heavy-duty 6063-T5 aluminium, and the dark powder-coated finish gives a sharp, modern contrast to the classic brickwork while guaranteeing it won't rust out in the weather.
It’s a highly practical, low-profile addition that instantly turns a fair-weather deck into a reliable, all-season space.
Worried about losing natural light?
If you want to protect your patio furniture and keep the rain off your deck, but you don't want to make your house dark, a translucent Urban Patio Cover is usually the smartest route.
Send us a photo of your back doors and the area you want to cover. We can map out a size that keeps your deck dry while keeping your living room bright.