Acrylite Patio Covers

Both are light panels on the same aluminum frame. ACRYLITE® is acrylic: it stays clear outdoors and resists yellowing, and the Heatstop panel reflects part of the sun’s infrared, so up to 75% less solar energy comes through. Polycarbonate is tougher against impact and usually costs a little less. We bring samples of both to the consultation.

No, it lightens the space. The panels block most UV rays while letting in as much light as possible, so the patio and the room next to it stay bright. On a cloudy day it is often brighter under the cover than out in the open, which matters most in Portland’s grey winter months.

Quieter than a single sheet. A double-skin panel has a layer of air between its two faces that takes the edge off the drumming; ACRYLITE® rates its 16 mm double-skin sheet at a 23 dB sound reduction.

The Heatstop panel is impact-modified acrylic, and the frame is sized for local wind and snow loads in the permitted plans. ACRYLITE® backs its Heatstop panels with a limited lifetime warranty, and the aluminum frame carries a lifetime warranty of its own.

Rinse with a hose, then wash with mild soap and a soft sponge a couple of times a year. Skip abrasive pads and ammonia glass cleaners, which can scratch or cloud acrylic.

Acrylite covers are a large share of what we build, so we can offer them at some of the lowest prices in the Portland area. You get a written line-item estimate after a free visit, and nothing is added after you sign.

Most installs take 4-7 days on site. The rest of the calendar is design approval and your city’s permit review, which we file right away and keep you updated on.