Combination Lattice-Solid Patio Covers in Sacramento

Cannot decide between solid and lattice? Get both. A combination cover puts a solid roof over the part of the patio you use for seating, dining or the barbecue, and an open lattice section over the rest, so you get shade and rain protection where you need it and filtered light everywhere else.

The combination cover gives a more open feel through the summer and a dry space to be outside through the winter. Keep your outdoor furniture protected and barbecue year round.

The local weather is what makes this style work so well here. Awnings in Sacramento have to be versatile: enough sunlight to keep the yard bright, enough shade and shelter to make the patio usable in July and in January. A combination cover is the one design that does both without compromise.

Customize Your Aluminum Patio Cover

Enjoy the clean straight look, or choose from four of our available cut styles. The current options are Scallop, Corbel, Miter and Bevel, and our design consultants will show you samples against your house during the on site measure.

How the Two Roof Types Compare

• Solid patio covers block the sun completely and carry a full gutter system, which is the right call on a west facing patio.
• Lattice patio covers filter the sun and let air move through, which suits a patio that is already partly shaded.
• Combination covers put both on one frame, so the seating area stays fully shaded while the rest of the patio stays bright.

Our complete guide to combination lattice-solid patio covers walks through how the two sections are joined, the design options available, and how permitting works in the Sacramento area.

We build all three styles across Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Rancho Cordova and Rocklin.

Combination Patio Cover Questions

What is a combination lattice-solid patio cover?

It is a single aluminum patio cover with two roof types on one frame. A solid section gives full shade and rain protection over the part of the patio you use most, and an open lattice section over the remainder lets light and air through. The two sections are joined so the cover reads as one structure, not two.

How do you decide how much of the cover is solid?

It comes down to how you use the patio and which direction it faces. Most homeowners want the solid section over the table, seating or barbecue area, and the lattice section over walkways, planters or a spa. We lay it out on site once we see the sun path across your yard.

Does a combination cover cost more than a solid or lattice cover?

It usually sits between the two on a per square foot basis, because part of the roof uses solid panels and part uses lattice. Span, attachment method, color and trim matter more to the final number than the split does. We quote the exact build after an on site measure.

Can a combination cover be added to an existing patio cover?

In most cases yes, though it depends on how the existing cover is attached and what condition the posts and beams are in. We inspect what is there before quoting so you are not paying to rebuild something that is still sound.

Do combination patio covers need a permit in Sacramento?

An attached combination cover is treated like any other attached patio cover, so it almost always requires a building permit. We handle engineering and permitting as part of the project.