Louvred Roofs and Pergolas in Albion Park

A louvred roof for Albion Park's afternoon heat

A solid patio roof gives you shade, but on a still day the heat can sit underneath it. Louvres let you choose. Tilt them to block the sun while the air keeps moving, or close them up when you want full cover.

So the kids can play out of the sun on a January afternoon, and you can still fire up the barbecue at six without retreating indoors. Once the weather cools, open the roof right up and the outdoor area gets its daylight back.

Built to handle the westerly

Strong westerlies can sweep across the Illawarra in winter. On one gusty August day, the Illawarra Mercury reported that wind chill at Albion Park dragged the apparent temperature right down in the middle of the day.

We set the wind rating of your roof to suit your site, its height and the way it faces. Side screens, cafe blinds or zip screens on the western side take the sting out of the wind, which means the space stays usable when the gusts arrive and dinner does not have to move inside. A wind sensor adds peace of mind, closing or setting the blades by itself once a westerly really gets going.

A new home in Calderwood or Tullimbar

Calderwood grew from fewer than 200 residents in 2016 to more than 3,000 by the 2021 census as new homes went up across the valley. Next door, the Tullimbar estates look out to the escarpment, and local property writers describe a relaxed lifestyle of wide verandahs and tiled alfresco areas opening onto fenced yards.

We specialise in new builds, so we are used to working on brand new homes and with owners still settling in. On a compact estate lot, an attached roof is often the natural fit. It fixes to the fascia or a wall, uses the house for support along one side and generally costs less than a freestanding pergola.

Estate guidelines and council approval

In Calderwood Valley, the developer's design guide lists pergolas among the structures to show on a site plan, and it says the developer's design approval is separate from council or certifier approval. Some Tullimbar estates, such as 1881 Tullimbar, also have building design guidelines published on Shellharbour City Council's website, covering things such as setbacks and colours.

Many pergolas in NSW can be built as exempt development if they meet the state limits on size, height and setbacks. Whether yours does depends on your lot, so check with your estate and your council before you build. Shellharbour City Council's bush fire prone land map is also worth a look, as extra conditions apply on that land.

What you can choose

Each roof is built to suit your home's size, style and orientation. Darren brings samples to the measure and shows you how the system works.

• Adjustable aluminium louvres with a powder coated finish
• Hand crank or motorised control, with remote and smart home options
• Rain and wind sensors that close the louvres for showers and strong gusts
• LED lighting, heating and ceiling fans
• Privacy screens, cafe blinds or zip screens for the sides
• Fixed to the house, or standing alone on posts and footings

Price and the free quote

Your price comes down to the size of the area, attached or freestanding, manual or motorised, and the extras you pick. We measure up at no cost, talk through how your family wants to use the space and give you a written quote with no obligation.

Our own team installs every roof. A smaller attached roof can take a few days, and a bigger freestanding job takes longer.