Planning a Retractable Roof Over a Venue Courtyard
A venue courtyard 8 metres deep and 16 metres wide can be covered by two retractable roof systems linked side by side. Each runs the full 8 metre depth, inside the 10 metre limit for one system, and a sealed join between them keeps the whole area dry. This article works through that one space…
How Does a Retractable Roof Work?
A retractable roof is a fabric or panel roof that runs on tracks along an aluminium frame. A motor draws it closed for cover from sun and rain, then pulls it back so the area underneath is open to the sky. That is the whole idea. The rest of this guide covers what the roof…
Patio Roof Options for a Perth Backyard
In Perth, outdoor living spaces are a primary design focus, but the word buyers actually search for isn’t “louvre roof” – it’s “patio roof.” Across hundreds of Cover Co enquiries, “patio” comes up far more often than any specific product name. Before talking systems and brands, it’s worth answering the question the way people are…
A Louvre Roof Over a Standard Alfresco
Most of the louvre roofs Cover Co installs aren’t dramatic. They’re not wrapped around a pool with custom columns or fitted into an awkward side courtyard – they’re going over an ordinary Perth alfresco, the kind most homes already have. If that’s the space you’re picturing, here’s what actually happens. The size is probably…
Pergola Roof Options: Open, Louvred or Solid
Yes, you can put a roof on a pergola you already own. If the frame is structurally sound, the roof is a separate decision from the structure holding it up. That single point is where most pergola projects in Perth start, and where most of them stall. Plenty of people assume that wanting shade and…
A Louvre Roof Over a Small Courtyard
A small paved courtyard can easily take a louvred pergola. It does not need four posts, it does not need a large span, and it does not need power run to it. The job most people picture when they imagine a louvre roof is a big alfresco, which is why the smaller version stays invisible….
What actually affects the price of installing a louvre roof in Perth?
If you are looking to expand your space with a louvre roof for your Perth home, the first question on your mind is usually simple: what is this actually going to cost? It is a fair question. We hear it constantly from homeowners upgrading an alfresco area and builders pricing up jobs for clients….
A coastal front entertaining area, transformed with an Automated Louvre Pergola
This Western Australian homeowner had a large front entertaining area with a lot of potential, but it was exposed to the weather and hard to use for most of the year. As the space faced the street, it also needed to look the part and lift the home’s kerb appeal, not just provide shelter. Being…
Council Approval Process for Louvre Roof & Retractable Pergola Installations
At Cover Co., we manage the council approval process to ensure your louvre roof installation is compliant with all local regulations before construction begins. Below is an overview of the steps we follow to ensure a smooth and stress-free process. Step 1 – Initial Site Visit, Design & Measure The process begins with an on-site…
Poolside Lumex Louvre Roof in Wembley Downs
Some outdoor projects are about adding shade. This one was about making the space feel like part of the home. For these Wembley Downs homeowners, the outdoor area was being built as part of a much bigger renovation, complete with a new pool and entertaining zone. They wanted a louvre roof that would do more…
A Complete Outdoor Upgrade in Fremantle with Lumex Louvre Roof
When these Fremantle homeowners came to Cover Co, they were not looking for a basic outdoor cover. They wanted to turn an underused area into a space they could actually live in. The goal was to create something that felt like a natural extension of the home. A place to sit, entertain and relax through…
Which Louvre Roof System Is Best For Your Space In Perth?
Choosing the right louvre roof system is not only about appearance. It is about finding a solution that suits how you use your outdoor area, how much control you want, and the conditions your space needs to handle throughout the year. At Cover Co, we design and install louvre roof systems and retractable roof systems…
Council Approval Process for Louvre Roof Installations
At Cover Co., we manage the council approval process to ensure your louvre roof installation is compliant with all local regulations before construction begins. Below is an overview of the steps we follow to ensure a smooth and stress-free process. Step 1 – Initial Site Visit, Design & Measure The process begins with an on-site…
Louvre Roof Systems: How To Create A Year-Round Outdoor Space In Perth
Outdoor spaces in Perth are made to be used, not just admired from inside. With long summers, unpredictable shoulder seasons and cool evenings, the challenge is finding a way to enjoy your outdoor area comfortably across the year. That is where a well-designed louvre roof comes into its own. At Cover Co, we design and…
Louvre Roofing In Perth: What To Know Before Choosing A Louvre Roof
Choosing the right outdoor cover is not just about shade. In Perth, it is about creating a space that works in real conditions and feels good to use day after day. A louvre roof offers flexibility that fixed structures often cannot, but the outcome depends heavily on how the system is selected, designed and installed….