Insulated patio roofs
Insulated Patios Perth
Insulated patios let much less summer heat through, because our Perth patio builders roof them with panels that have insulation inside, such as SolarSpan and Cooldek. Underneath you get a smooth ceiling, like a room inside the house. Ask for a free on-site measure and quote, anywhere from Yanchep to Mandurah.
- Council approvalhandled for you
- 15-year structuralwarranty
- Made in Perthin Welshpool
Why an insulated patio
Why an Insulated Patio Makes Sense in Perth
A plain steel roof heats up in the sun and passes that heat down to you. On a Perth afternoon, an insulated patio roof keeps far more of it out.
Cooler in summer
The insulation holds back the heat that a single sheet of steel lets straight through.
A finished ceiling underneath
The underside is smooth and finished, so the patio feels like another room of the house.
Made for west-facing yards
If your backyard takes the afternoon sun, insulation makes the biggest difference.
Use it all year
When the patio stays cooler in summer, you can use it in every season.
Inside the panel
How an Insulated Patio Roof Keeps the Heat Out
An insulated roof panel is a sandwich: a steel sheet on top, a layer of insulation in the middle and a steel ceiling underneath. The insulation slows the heat down before it reaches you.
- Top sheet
- The outer steel roof that takes the sun and the rain.
- Insulation core
- The layer inside the panel that slows heat moving down into the patio.
- Ceiling sheet
- The smooth steel underside you see from below. It looks like a ceiling inside the house.
- Fall
- A gentle slope on the panels so rain runs off to the gutter.
- Beam
- The steel that carries the panels onto the posts.
- Posts
- The steel columns that hold the patio up, sized by an engineer.
Insulated Patios Made in Perth
Our Perth patio builders have made patios for more than 20 years. Each insulated patio is designed and fabricated at their Welshpool factory, with materials from BlueScope, Colorbond, Orrcon and Palram.
- 15-year structural warranty
- Workmanship guaranteed for life
- Engineered for WA summers and storms
How it works
Four Steps to an Insulated Patio in Perth
Your insulated patio takes four steps, starting with a free measure and ending with the install. Council approval is handled as part of it.
Free measure and quote
The area is measured up, and you can talk through panels, roof shape and where the sun hits. Then you get your quote.
Design and engineering
The design is drawn up to suit your home, and engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) are prepared.
Council approval
Site plans, engineering certificates and the building permit application go to your local council.
Made and installed
The steel is fabricated in Welshpool, then installed at your home.
- Free on-site measure
- Council approval handled
- Interest-free finance
Insulated patio prices
What an Insulated Patio Costs in Perth
Most of the price of an insulated patio comes down to these things, and it is quoted after a free on-site measure.
Size
How many panels it takes to cover the area you want shaded.
Panel choice
Whether you choose SolarSpan or Cooldek panels.
Roof shape
A flat, skillion or gable design with insulated panels.
Steel finish
Standard steel, or epoxy-coated steel near the coast.
Your backyard
Access and ground conditions can change how long the install takes.
Interest-free finance
From$55a week
Spread the cost of your insulated patio over up to 60 months, interest-free.
Subject to approval. Ask about it when you get your quote.
Get a free quoteYour choices
Insulated Patio Designs for Perth Homes
You choose the roof shape, colours and extras for your insulated patio, and you can talk each one through at the free measure.
Downlights in the ceiling
SolarSpan and Cooldek panels can take LED downlights set into the ceiling, so the patio is lit at night.
SolarSpan or Cooldek
Two well-known insulated panel brands. We help you pick the one that suits your patio.
Roof shape
Insulated panels can be used on a flat, skillion or gable patio.
Colours
Colorbond colours for the roof, so the patio goes with the house.
Steel for coastal homes
Epoxy-coated frame steel for homes where the air carries salt from the ocean.
Zipscreen blinds
Add outdoor blinds between the posts to keep out wind, rain and low sun.
Compare roof styles
Insulated Patio vs Flat and Skillion Roofs
Of the three, an insulated patio keeps the most heat out and has a smooth ceiling underneath. A standard flat roof sits low with a single steel sheet, and a skillion slopes one way. You can compare them for your yard at the measure.
Insulated Patios
The coolest underneath
- Look
- A smooth, flat ceiling underneath, like a room inside.
- Height
- A standard height, much like a flat patio.
- Airflow
- Open on the free sides, like a flat patio.
- Summer heat
- Insulated panels such as SolarSpan or Cooldek keep the most heat out.
- Best for
- West-facing yards and using the patio all year.
Flat Roof Patios
Clean and low
- Look
- A low, level roof line that sits neatly against the house.
- Height
- The same height all the way across.
- Airflow
- Open on every side that is not against the house.
- Summer heat
- Sits closer to you, so an uninsulated roof holds more heat.
- Best for
- Smaller yards and single-storey homes.
Skillion Patios
Modern and simple
- Look
- One flat roof on a single, gentle slope.
- Height
- Higher at one end, lower at the other.
- Airflow
- Breeze comes in freely under the high side.
- Summer heat
- How much shade you get depends on which way the slope faces.
- Best for
- Modern homes and sloping blocks.
Before you book
Insulated Patio FAQs for Perth Homes
Answers to what people ask most about insulated patios in Perth.
How much does an insulated patio cost in Perth?
It depends on the size, the panels you choose, the roof shape and the steel finish. A free on-site measure gives you the price. Interest-free finance is available from $55 a week over up to 60 months (subject to approval).
Is an insulated patio worth it in Perth?
If your patio takes the afternoon sun, it usually is. A single steel sheet passes a lot of heat through, and an insulated panel keeps much more of it out.
What is the difference between SolarSpan and Cooldek?
Both are roof panels with a layer of insulation between two steel sheets, made by different companies. You can go through the two at the measure and pick one.
Can I have a gable or skillion roof with insulated panels?
Yes. Insulated panels can be used on flat, skillion and gable patios.
Do I need council approval for an insulated patio?
Council approval is handled for you wherever you live in Perth. The site plans, engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) and building permit application are all prepared for you.
Will insulated panels take downlights?
Yes. Both SolarSpan and Cooldek panels can take LED downlights set into the ceiling underneath.