Opening louvre roofs
Louvre Roof Patios Perth
Louvre roof patios are made by our Perth patio builders with a roof of blades (long, flat slats) that tilt open and closed. Open them for sun and air on a mild day, or close them for shade when it heats up. The measure and quote are free, anywhere from Yanchep to Mandurah.
- Council approvalhandled for you
- 15-year structuralwarranty
- Made in Perthin Welshpool
Why a louvre roof
Why a Louvre Roof Patio Suits Perth Weather
Perth can go from a mild morning to a hot afternoon in one day. A louvre roof patio lets you set the roof to suit.
You choose sun or shade
Open the blades for winter sun, or close them when the summer heat builds.
Lets the heat out
With the blades open, warm air rises straight up and out of the roof.
Keeps the house bright
Open the roof and daylight reaches the windows behind the patio.
One space for every season
The same patio works for a sunny winter lunch and a hot summer afternoon.
How louvres work
How a Louvre Roof Patio Opens and Closes
A louvre roof is a frame filled with blades that turn together. Tilt them and the roof changes from open sky to solid shade. These are the parts.
- Blades
- The long, flat slats that make up the roof. They all turn together.
- Blade angle
- How far the blades are tilted. Wide open lets in sun and air, and flat gives full shade.
- Frame
- The outer frame that holds the blades in place.
- Beam
- The steel along the front that carries the frame onto the posts.
- Posts
- The steel columns that hold the patio up, sized by an engineer.
Louvre Roof Patios Made in Perth
Your louvre roof patio is designed in Welshpool, and its steel posts and beams are fabricated there. Our Perth patio builders have made patios for more than 20 years.
- 15-year structural warranty
- Workmanship guaranteed for life
- Engineered for WA summers and storms
Your choices
Louvre Roof Patio Designs for Perth Homes
These are the choices that shape your louvre roof patio. You can talk each one through at your free measure.
Manual or motorised
Turn the blades with a handle or winder, or choose motorised control, with a rain-sensing option that closes the roof when rain starts.
Attached or freestanding
Join the louvre roof to the house, or stand it on its own posts over a deck or pool area.
Sized to your space
Louvre roofs typically span 3 to 7 metres wide, and can run any length to suit your block.
Colours
Frame and blade colours chosen to go with your house.
Steel for coastal homes
Epoxy-coated steel for the posts and beams on homes near the ocean.
Zipscreen blinds
Close in the sides with outdoor blinds that block wind, rain and low sun.
Compare roof styles
Louvre Roof vs Pergola and Insulated Patio
Only the louvre roof patio opens and closes. A pergola stays open to the sky, and an insulated patio stays closed with a solid ceiling. If you are weighing them up, you can talk through all three at your measure.
Louvre Roof Patios
Open or closed
- Look
- A level frame of roof blades that tilt open and closed.
- Height
- A level height, much like a flat patio.
- Airflow
- Open the blades and warm air rises straight out.
- Summer heat
- Close the blades for shade, open them to let heat escape.
- Best for
- Sun in winter and shade in summer, under one roof.
Pergolas
Open to the sky
- Look
- An open frame of beams with no solid roof.
- Height
- Level all the way across, set to suit the space.
- Airflow
- Fully open overhead, so air moves freely.
- Summer heat
- Part shade, which grows as climbing plants cover it.
- Best for
- Gardens, decks and climbing plants.
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.
Louvre roof prices
What a Louvre Roof Patio Costs in Perth
The price of a louvre roof patio is set after a free on-site measure. These are the things that decide it.
Size
How much area the louvre frame covers.
The louvre system
The blades and frame you choose for the roof.
Steel finish
Standard steel, or epoxy-coated steel near the coast.
Extras
Add-ons such as Zipscreen blinds are priced into your quote.
Your backyard
Access and ground conditions can change how much work the install takes.
Interest-free finance
From$55a week
Spread the cost of your louvre roof patio over up to 60 months, interest-free.
Subject to approval. Ask about it when you get your quote.
Get a free quote
How it works
Four Steps to a Louvre Roof Patio in Perth
There are four steps between your free measure and a finished louvre roof patio, and council approval is one of them.
Free measure and quote
The space is measured up, and you can talk through blades, colours and where the sun falls. 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
Before you book
Louvre Roof Patio FAQs for Perth Homes
Common questions about louvre roof patios in Perth.
How much does a louvre roof patio cost in Perth?
It depends on the size, the louvre system, the steel finish and any extras. A free on-site measure gives you your price. Interest-free finance is available from $55 a week over up to 60 months (subject to approval).
What is a louvre roof?
A roof made of long blades in a frame. The blades tilt together, so the roof can be open to the sky, closed for shade, or anywhere in between.
Louvre roof or pergola: which should I choose?
A pergola is always open overhead and gives part shade. A louvre roof can open like a pergola or close for full shade, so you can change it with the weather.
Will a louvre roof keep the house bright?
With the blades open, daylight comes straight through the roof, so the rooms behind the patio stay brighter than under a solid roof.
Do I need council approval for a louvre roof patio?
Council approval is handled for you wherever you live in Perth: the site plans, the engineering certificates (an engineer's sign-off on the design) and the building permit application.
Are louvre roofs manual or motorised?
You can have either. Manual louvres turn with a handle or winder. Motorised louvres are turned by a motor, and there is a rain-sensing option that closes the roof automatically when rain starts.
How big can a louvre roof patio be?
Louvre roofs typically span 3 to 7 metres wide and can run any length. Yours is sized at the free measure.