Patios

hip & curved patios

Outback Deck Patios Gable, Dutch Gable, Hip & Curved Roof Designs

For those wishing to design their outdoor entertaining a little differently and stand out from the crowd, then a pitched roof is for you. With clean vaulted ceiling lines and an increased ceiling height, this system allows for added ventilation capacity providing a cooler entertaining space below. There is nothing more impressive than a peaked roof that gives a spacious relaxed feeling for all who gather underneath it.

Whether a curved, gable, hip or dutch gable takes your fancy we can assist you in incorporating one of these designs into your house seamlessly to add value and style to your property today. The vaulted roof design options are available up to a massive 7.5m span with the Stratco Cooldeck, Stratco Outback Deck or standard corrugated roof sheeting options in a number of colours and attachment methods.

Gable Roof Patios

Whenever your family and friends walk into a Patio area that is Gabled (pitched roof), their eyes are drawn to the peak and they’re impressed with the feeling of space. These can be built using either Insulated or Single Skin Roofing (Corro or Outback) to suit all sizes & budgets. Gables will make an average sized space look HUGE! Add a Fan, some lights, a TV on the wall and the space is done! We often call Gables the ‘Rolls Royce’ of Patios due to their impressive impact. Add an amazing amount of value to your home with a Gable today. You will be absolutely ecstatic with the results, and the envy of the neighborhood!

insulated flat roof patios

Our most popular brand and style of Patio is utilizing the Insulated Patio Roof. Stratco’s Cooldek product is the market leader, and provides that clean ceiling finish on the underside that will match your smooth internal ceiling and external soffit finish. If you are unsure of how this will look, why not ask about our custom 3-d design service now!

Cooldeck Insulated Roofing – This roofing profile provides insulation from both heat and noise and is fast becoming one of the most popular profiles for use on patios and carports. Available with corrugated or trimdek profiled roof to the top and smooth, silkline or vline to the ceiling it offers the most flexibility in design. This sheeting is available in 11 topside colours and 4 underside colours.

What are the types of attachment methods?

There are essentially 4 different methods of house attachment for a structurally secure patio roof. The 4 methods are:

  • Timber/ Metal House Fascia fix – Flat Patios only
  • House wall fix – Flat Patios only
  • Heavy duty Flyover Bracketry system – See Flyover Roof Page for explanation
  • Heavy duty Riser bracketry system – See Flyover Roof Page for Explanation

At the 3D design and measure appointment we will assess the best attachment for your new patio. Budget and design requirements are major factors in this decision.

The most common and economical way of attaching a patio roof to your house, this has been the main stay of all patio attachment methods before the flyover roof style became popular. The purpose of this attachment type is to provide a weatherproof seal between the patio roof and the house fascia usually underneath the gutter of the house. With Insulated roofing there will be an option to remove the house gutters to gain extra roof height clearance.

The standard Fascia attachment method involves positioning the patio ‘receiver channel’ directly under the existing house gutter. The Receiver Channel attaches through the house fascia to our new Rafter Fascia Brackets and is sealed using silicon and bi seal foam to provide 2 forms of protection against weather. This system is the most common method for attachment and if not done properly and professionally can be prone to a number of ongoing issues. Water is the biggest issue to consider during construction, and a leaking patio roof attachment point will ruin your outdoor area. There is nothing worse than having a BBQ during a rain event and being forced inside your home because of leaks. Adaptit Group stand by our construction methods, and provide a comprehensive warranty to ensure no leaks and your piece of mind.

This method is our preferred system for attaching your insulated patio roof structure to the fascia of the house. This method creates a far superior weather seal against the house and also allows for additional height under the patio support beam and ceiling level. By removing your existing house gutters we are then able to provide a metal apron flashing to seal under the existing house roof (tiles or steel) and force any water to flow onto the patio roof and away into the gutter system. By removing the house gutters this also allows for an additional 60mm (approx.) of height to the patio roof which is particularly useful on houses which have a reduced eave height to begin with.

This method of attachment involves fixing the patios receiver channel or beam directly to the house wall. Whether it is brickwork, FC cladding or timber weatherboards, we will ensure the connections meet with the relevant building codes and engineering requirements. We can also suggest the installation of an apron flashing to enable water hitting the wall of the house to run away into the patio guttering system.

Stratco Pavilion Patios

The first thing to expect with “The Pavilion Silique” is a big improvement in the appearance of the columns and support beams. Both the columns and support beams utilise Aluminium Composite Panel and concealed fasteners. These create a bulkhead/column appearance that is the benchmark in Stylish Patio design.

The patio and entertaining doesn’t have to look like an add-on to your property. Secondly, the addition of dimmable LED lighting and Pavilion daylight boxes ensures your Brisbane patio has the perfect day and night lighting solution.

Increased roof spanning capabilities allows for larger entertainment areas of cover, all within the household budget. These points of emphasis are to be expected from Adapt It as we place this much value on maximising outdoor entertaining space and affordability.

The Stratco Pavilion Silique provides an affordable outdoor living area and the next generation of the alfresco lifestyle.

It has taken Stratco 3 years to develop, from start to finish, from the initial idea to creating the final product. The “Pavilion Slique Patio” is also made up of insulated roofing, concealed fasteners and downpipes and an unparalleled aesthetic. The Pavilion Slique is backed by Adapt It’s 6.5 year workmanship guarantee and Stratco’s 15 year structural warranty.

flyover patios

For that extra Breeze and airflow that is a real requirement on our patio area’s, have you considered a Flyover Roof? We can lift the entire Patio up over the top of your house roof by our 2 engineered support systems and create that extra head height you will love. If your house fascia is anywhere under 2400-2500 above your paio area then the Flyover option really needs to be considered. We can adjust the height being supported out of the roof to raise the roof or lower it, depending on your weatherproofing requirements. Flyover roof designs can incorporate any design style that you can think of. Our custom 3-D design system can show you exactly what the structure will look like when finished…so call us now and book your 3-D design consultation NOW! Attachment Types –

As the climate in South East Queensland increases to become hotter and hotter, our Patio Design focus needs to be on hot air ventilation and natural cooling. We can achieve this in 2 ways. Firstly we increase the ceiling height of the Patio, and secondly, leave an air gap between the patio and the house roof. By specifying our heavy duty powder coated SHS stump posts on your project we can increase the patio height up to 600mm above your house roof. Each stump post is structurally secured to the top plate of your house stud wall and runs alongside your house truss/ rafter tails to provide a stable fixing point. For weather proofing we install a rubber boot to seal the cutout in the roof and keep the water runoff out of your house roof. Our Patios flyover bracketry system is fully engineered and tested to Australian Standards and has been designed to withstand the harsh South East Queensland climate.

Although very different in nature to the heavy duty SHS flyover stump posts, the Riser bracketry system is achieving the same result of raising the patio roof to provide air flow and additional ceiling height. The big difference comes in the fixing method. Where the SHS flyover bracketry system attaches down through your house roof and upon the house wall plate, the Riser bracket attachment method connects to the side of the roof truss through your house fascia and under the house gutter. This system also allows for a maximum 600mm in additional patio height above the roof of your house but provide for a slightly more economical fixing method without the need to penetrate through the house roof. There are many riser bracket systems on the market but they don’t all meet with the required engineering and structural codes, rest assured our SHS riser brackets are fully engineered and tested to Australian Standards.

Sunroof Patios

Due to the wild extremes of weather we encounter in South East Queensland it is becoming more important for Patios to allow natural lighting into living areas and also provide a shaded and sealed living area when it is most needed. The Stratco outback sunroof system achieves flexibility of design and more, with an attractive opening and closing roof system! With the stylish slimline polystyrene core filled powder coated aluminium blades we have both comfort and looks in mind.

Throw in a remote controlled sunroof motor and an inbuilt rain sensor you have a complete package with the flexibility to manually adjust the blades on the sunroof in the direction to follow the sun or provide shade if required and when the weather turns nasty the system will automatically close the roof blades providing you with peace of mind that your roof will be closed and secured when you aren’t home.

With a generous sunroof blade span of 3.9m on flat roofs and 7.2m on gable roof designs and also the ability of joining multiple sunroof blade bays together this system truly is the entire patio and outdoor lifestyle design package providing a completely flexible solution for our climate and your comfort.

A sunroof installation cost may vary on various factors like design and surface area, however our partnership with Straco gives us the ability to cut costs regardless of the size of your project, this flows down and helps our valued customers when the time comes to budgeting for their project.
Have some ideas but not sure what the costs are involved? Not a problem! Speak to one of our friendly staff to help you get an idea. 

single skin patios

Whether you are looking to match in with your existing house roof profile or are looking for a streamlined flat ceiling look there is a roofing profile available for your patio at Adapt It. We can supply our patios with any of the following roofing profile styles.

Colorbond Corrugated Carport roofing (wavy top) – this is available in 3 x double sided colours and also available in 22 Single sided colours.

Outback Deck Roofing – Originally designed for use on patios this stylish flat ceiling profiled sheet is now the preferred carport roofing profile and one of the most popular. With a deep pan profile it will easily handle most South East Queensland weather events. This roof sheet comes available in 3 double sided colours.

Pergolas

Pergolas are one of the variety of home improvement solutions we offer in Brisbane Ipswich and The Sunshine Coast, Maybe an open Pergola (no solid roof) is the idea to finish your patio area. If you have many plants in the area that still need sun/rain or simply that council rules prevent you from doing a solid roof, then we have the most stylish Pergola option on the market. We utilise our Stratco Beams and Posts system to create the cross hatched roof system that can carry a future Vine, or shadecloth even. The different colours available in our range means we can match most houses. Our team of qualified Queensland tradesmen will build you the ideal outdoor solution.

customise your outdoor living area

Accessories and add-ons are an important part of your patio design. These are the finishing touches that can set your outdoor living area apart from the masses. Just like getting your windows tinted or adding in optional extras to improve the look of your car we can talk to you about customising your outdoor living area to perhaps minimise afternoon sun, or provide privacy in certain areas. Why not incorporate custom LED lighting, fans and heating strips for your comfort. We can help to identify these signature features required, and make them come to life in 3-d, before any decisions are made.

  • Timber or powder coated aluminium privacy screens
  • Laser cut powder coated screens
  • Fabric blinds to block out sun
  • LED Down lights
  • Beam fixed Strip heaters
  • Kwila timber posts and beams
  • Frameless & semi frameless glass balustrading systems
  • Stainless Steel wire Balustrading systems
  • Roof lites and light boxes to allow in natural light
  • Customised cladding panels

Here’s what our
happy customers have to say

  • “I just wanted to say thank you for a brilliant patio, it has been a pleasure dealing with Adapt It from management through to your staff onsite.”
    Jason and Hayley
  • The patio has exceeded our expectations – I can’t wait to get the floor tiled, and to do all the finishing touches.
    Phoebe & Leon