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title: Should A Patio Have A Roof Structure?
description: It’s a personal choice if you want a patio roof structure, but from our perspective most people do to protect them from the sun and rain.
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# [Should A Patio Have A Roof Structure?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/patio-roof-structure)

 Written by [Natasha Maerz](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/author/natasha) | Feb. 24, 2022

Adding a roof structure is almost always a really nice addition. A roof structure not only protects from the hot sun, it can keep a light rain from ruining a great evening.

The simplest of roof structures is probably a large umbrella stand, that covers the majority of you and your guests.

While the nicer options would include a cedar pergola or even a full-on roof structure tied into your homes roof line.

Roof coverings really help to keep the heat from a fire in, and provide a great overhead place to hand Edison bulb light strands.

It also helps to create a more intimate, cozy feel late into the night.

If you’re thinking about if you should have a roof structure, ask yourself this.

Do I want protect from the sun and rain?

Do I have the space and budget to have this included in a patio build?

It’s a personal choice if you want a patio roof structure, but from our perspective most people do!<https://back40landscaping.ca/contact-us/>

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