Solid Aluminum Patio Covers in Sacramento

The Sacramento Valley gets hot through the summer and wet through the winter, and a solid aluminum cover is the one style that handles both. It blocks the sun completely rather than filtering it, and it carries a full gutter and downspout system that moves rain away from where you live.

A solid cover also protects what sits under it. Outdoor furniture, plus interior items such as draperies and fabrics visible through the slider, stop fading, which gives those items years of additional use. Even on a rainy day you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh, crisp smell of the rain.

You can choose from one of our standard designs or have a custom cover built to fit your particular setup. Every cover is engineered for local wind and snow loads, permitted, and installed by our own crews.

Solid Insulated Aluminum IR3 Patio Covers

For the very best in outdoor living, consider our insulated Weatherwood IR3 cover. Fully insulated with 3 inch panels, it gives noticeably more protection from the sun than a standard solid roof, and the space underneath stays cooler on a July afternoon.

The IR3 cover has UL approved raceways, so fans and lights can be run in the ceiling. It also gives you the option to convert the cover into a fully enclosed room at a later date. Ask your representative for details.

Solid Patio Covers Across the Sacramento Region

We fabricate and install solid covers throughout the region, and you can see the full range of patio covers in Sacramento we build, including the styles, spans, colors and permitting we handle for you.

If you want full shade over the seating and dining area but open light over the rest of the patio, look at our combination lattice-solid patio covers, which pair a solid roof and an open lattice section on a single frame. Homeowners deciding between the two roof types usually compare them side by side, so it is worth reading about aluminum lattice patio covers on their own too.

Outside the city we install solid patio covers in Elk Grove, solid patio covers in Citrus Heights and patio covers in Roseville.

Solid Patio Cover Questions

Is a solid patio cover better than lattice for Sacramento summers?

If your patio faces west or takes direct afternoon sun, a solid cover is the better choice because it blocks the sun completely rather than filtering it. Lattice is the better choice when you want dappled light and airflow. Many homeowners split the difference with a combination cover that puts a solid roof over the seating area and lattice over the rest.

What is a solid flat patio cover?

A solid flat cover is a fully roofed aluminum cover built on a low, level profile rather than a pitched one. It suits single story homes and low rooflines where a pitched cover would look out of proportion, and it still carries a full gutter and downspout system.

How much does a solid patio cover cost in Sacramento?

Every cover we build is custom fabricated to the patio, so there is no fixed price list. Cost depends on span, attachment method, whether you choose standard or insulated IR3 panels, and the color and trim package. We measure on site and quote the exact build at no charge.

Do I need a permit for a solid patio cover?

Attached patio covers in the Sacramento area almost always require a building permit, and freestanding covers above a certain size do as well. We handle engineering and permitting as part of the project so the cover is approved and inspected correctly.

Will a solid cover make the room next to the patio darker?

It reduces direct light into adjacent rooms, which is usually the point on a west facing patio in July. If you want to keep interior light, an insulated IR3 panel with a lighter finish, or a combination cover with a lattice section nearest the house, both help.