No, the patio cover may be designed in any shape desired, such as round, triangular, trapezoid, etc.
It is also possible to assemble the shutters in any shape and direction, such as parallel or perpendicular to the wall, as desired.
It can be rinsed with a water hose since it is made of aluminum and therefore will not rust. Opening the shutters and rinsing with a water hose will clean the upper part.[/faq][faq title=”Why do I need a patio cover that opens and closes?” icon=”icon-help-circled-1″] The patio cover protects your patio and outdoor furniture from rain. On a sunny winter day, your house can benefit from direct and natural sunlight (enabling energy saving and efficiency when heating and lighting your home). During the summer you can control the amount of light desired (from 98% direct sunlight to 100% shade), enabling energy saving when air conditioning your home. The patio cover enables circulation of air throughout the year, while during the hot summer you enjoy air circulation and 100% shade at the same time.[/faq][faq title=”What kind of maintenance is necessary in order to care for the patio cover?” icon=”icon-help-circled-1″] No maintenance is necessary. All the profiles of the patio cover are made of aluminum and therefore may be cleaned with soap and water.[/faq][faq title=”What colors are available?” icon=”icon-help-circled-1″] It is also possible to combine colors, such as white posts with light blue shutters. No, Solara’s exclusive patent and advanced manufacturing methods allow you to construct the patio cover in any size with no limitations. Yes, it is possible to adapt the patio cover to any existing structure, whether built of wood, metal, concrete, etc. The shutters are designed in such a way that the raindrops slide rather than forcefully hit the patio cover. According to our tests, there is less noise from rainfall on our aluminum shutters than on plastic.[/faq][faq title=”Do you have a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Kit? Can I build this myself?” icon=”icon-help-circled-1″] Yes we do and yes you can! Our patio covers are easy to install. We will supply you with the installation instructions and the engineering package to do it yourself. No special tools or equipment. For more information on a DIY Kit email us today at diy@patiocover.us.[/faq][faq title=”How are your patio covers Eco-Friendly?” icon=”icon-help-circled-1″] Solara patio covers are made out of the highest grade premium aluminum that can be RECYCLED for other purposes. Solara Smart Shading Systems also allow you to reduce your dependency on electricity by helping to heat or cool your home or office. Want to cool your home, simply close the patio cover, open the roof back up to add heat and sunlight. Watch your lighting, cooling and heating bills drop!![/faq][faq title=”What is snow load?” icon=”icon-help-circled-1″]Snow load means how many pounds of snow you have per square foot. Building departments will calculate the snow load area as the heaviest winter that location has received. We add a cushion of 30% and add weight of rain as well. The term used is psf (pounds per square foot) For example, if your building codes require 30 psf and your patio cover is 20×15 (300 square foot) we would have to design the louvered roof system to carry 9,000 lbs load. Solara has generic engineering up to 30 psf and we can always calculate a site specific engineering for your needs. The generic engineering is approved for roll formed or extruded louvered roof systems. For more information about Patio Covers, Awnings, Gazebos or Pergolas write to: design@patiocover.us
The opening and closing of the shutters enables you to choose and control the shade desired.Protection from humidity
The standard colors are white, cream and wood, however it is possible to paint the patio cover especially for you according to your requirements in any color.
No. Solara’s Patio Covers are custom made according to the requirements of each project allowing you to fulfill your dream as desired.