Has anyone got a retractable / louvre style patio roof?

After looking at all the options (sun sails, poly-carbonate, angled batons) I think this is the one for me. I want the option to have full sun but also the ability to close it completely if it rains.

However, it seems like a mechanical / electrical system that is the very epitome of being exposed to the elements (being the literal roof) might be very prone to breaking down. I was wondering if anyone has experience with them?

 

Great thank you. I reckon modern day ones might even have the ability to program them too so they are auto synced to the weather. That would be sweet.

 

We have a Vergola. Its awesome, it can be controlled by phone app and has a sensor so it can be set to close when it rains. We haven't had any problems with it

 

So is Vergola a brand or a style?

 

Yeah that makes sense, the pool would have been cold as hell!

Alight I'll research Vergola and similar brands. Thanks everyone

 

Several months ago, I enquired about a roof for our deck and was told that the those with adjustable blades (Vergola type) cost approx. $1000 per sq. m.

 

@jaybean keen to hear what you go with. I'm looking into the same in Sydney

 

Anyone got more recent pricing for Vergola or similar? Melbourne, 6m x 3.5m fyi.

 

Not vergola. Not even similar.

We got an awning with a removable winder mechanism so you could open and close it. It was cheap as chips at the time. Bought it about 15 years ago, and it's still there and working well. It was on the PPOR at the time, but been tenanted now for about 13 years. Ours was similar to the attached photo.....but with more depth.

Outdoor Folding Arm Retractable Sunshade Awning in Grey - 4.0 x 2.5m

 

I'm concerned about the wind for those especially with a bigger area.

Really looking at this as alternative to a fully covered alfresco

 

As I said, it's been working well for about 15 years now, and bigger than the example I gave. You can wind it back in when it's windy. Again though, nothing like the vergola, but worked for us at the time.

 

Fair enough.

If anyone has a recent price on a louvre system please advise.

 

I guess that's an option as you describe. We like the available sunlight coming in during the cooler months.
But I'd also like the option to add shade screens to keep the mozzies out.
They seem to get busy when it's nice out.

 

Lol! I need a laugh react option!!!! Not a like for this!

 

Yes. They will break / bend in wind. Same as caravan and motorhomes. Some have wind sensors to auto-rewind but a sudden southerly could still see it damaged extensively. Bends the supports arms. Also most are vinyl / fabric and become prone to tearing. Ever seen the covered sails over Coles parking outside. They tear with age and wind.

vergola and similar high end awnings are more structurally sound and have weather sensors. Lots of options as an example. Worked with a guy who got quotes and he found them far more expensive than fixed steel.
https://www.retractableawningssydney.com.au/products/retractable-pergolas

 

Does it work well enough to block heat?