Opening Louvre Roofs

Featuring the best louvre roofs in Canada

ArchiPro’s premium range of louvre roofs makes it easy for you to choose the best roofing for your home. Featuring only the best products from trusted suppliers in Canada, you’ll find a wide range of choices including opening, retractable and patio louvre roofs. Increasingly popular in Canada, they are just one part of an extensive selection of shelter and shade systems which also includes fixed canopy roofs and pergolas.

Types of louvre roofs

Opening louvre roofs

Opening louvre roofs offer one of the most beautiful roof options for outdoor living areas. These roofs open and close so you can take advantage of warmer weather, but also remain protected during rain.

Retractable louvre roofs

A great alternative to pergolas, retractable louvre roofs can rotate and retract depending on your view preferences.

Louvre patio roofs

A patio is a great way to relax in style or entertain friends and family. Louvre patio roofs keep you in the shade when it’s hot so you can focus on that book you’re reading or the barbecue.

The advantages of high-quality louvre roofs

With any type of roofing, quality shouldn’t be overlooked. As something that is both functional and aesthetic, you want a product that delivers on both fronts and high-quality louvre roofs do exactly that. Premium options are designed for modern and luxurious settings, bringing that element of sophistication to enhance a space. They are also made of superior materials that are strong and robust, essential given the harsh climate that we often experience in Canada.  Higher quality options are also more likely to remain sturdy and retract or open smoothly.

How to choose louvre roofs that are right for you

When choosing louvre roofs for your home, it’s important to take into account a few things before making your decision. First is the ascertain whether they are the right shelter and shade system for the area you have in mind and the qualities they bring. The flexibility and ability to adjust the amount of light and shade you have, quickly and easily, is usually the main reason for doing so. This is even more true for those who will use their outdoor space often. Style is probably the next biggest factor with respect to the louvre roof aesthetic. Their natural elegance and sophistication typically add value to most architectural styles and roofing systems but it is a factor that must nevertheless be considered. The good news on this point is that there are different styles, colours and shapes for the blades of the louvre so you can customise your choice.

Are louvre roofs waterproof?

This will depend on the specific product style and manufacturer. Most louvre roofs are waterproof when closed up, since they’re often used for patios and outdoor entertaining. High quality louvre roofs usually have an interlocking system which helps to repel high volumes of water.

How do you clean a louvre roof?

When cleaning most roofs, care must be taken to not scratch the materials as this can encourage corrosion. To clean a louvre roof, use a wet sponge with soap and warm water. and gently wipe away dirt, grime, and other loose particles that can collect on the blades.

How long does it take for a retractable louvre roof to close?

This will depend on the manufacturer. Generally, most retractable louvre roofs retract quite quickly (from 10 seconds to half a minute) although this will vary if your roofing system is overly large or small.