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The title of this article is not trying to define one as a winner and one a loser because, the truth is, there are no losers when it comes to enjoying a patio space.  Any patio living enthusiast will tell you as much.  So, the title of this article is meant to stir up a discussion and some ideas regarding the benefits of each and maybe some reasons you might want to consider another choice from the one you may have in mind.  You see, there are both closed and open patio roofs for various styles of patio structures.  The pergola, a very common patio cover, is classically built with a lattice-type of open roof.  On the other end of the spectrum is a fully covered patio.  These would be something more like an extended roofline of a ranch-style home or an attached patio structure.  Similarly, you might find this type of patio roof on an outdoor room built for reading or lounging.  These are all very common with the wood patio covers.  Typically, wood will need to be either stained, painted or sealed or a combination of all three.  For these reasons, maintenance can become an issue.  However, there are some other choices.  We will mention a tile roof as one other choice, but will spend more time talking about the metal roof choice for the purposes of this article.

When you think of a metal patio roof, you might be imagining a rusted out tin metal roof or something akin to a shanty town in some developing country.  If this is the case, you should do a more exhaustive search online because metal roofs are actually a highly praised material to use in custom home building.  Metal roofs have superior durability and can develop a wonderful patina if that is desired.  Various metals from steel to copper and bronze can be used to make a gorgeous looking and long-lasting roof.  Since they are quite expensive, using these materials for your patio can be a great way to achieve this distinguished look on a smaller scale.  Because of the durability of metal, you may find that the roof itself outlives your patio structure itself.  A metal roof may last upwards of 50-60 years.

Tags: covered patio, metal patio roof, metal roof, patio roof, patio roofing, wood patio covers

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