https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/blog blog en Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:36:41 GMT 2026-03-31T04:36:41Z en https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/blog/louvre-roof-vs.-fixed-roof-patios-which-is-right-for-your-melbourne-home <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/blog/louvre-roof-vs.-fixed-roof-patios-which-is-right-for-your-melbourne-home" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/hubfs/WEBSITE/Patios%20Verandah%20Carport%20Outback%20Sunroof%2006.jpg" alt="Louvre Roof vs. Fixed Roof Patios: Which is Right for Your Melbourne Home?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>A roof on a patio may seem like a contradiction: you have a patio so you can enjoy some fresh air while having all the facilities of the house right there at your disposal. But what if the sun is blazing down? You’re going to overheat and we’re all aware of the dangers of too much direct sunlight on our skin.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/blog/louvre-roof-vs.-fixed-roof-patios-which-is-right-for-your-melbourne-home" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/hubfs/WEBSITE/Patios%20Verandah%20Carport%20Outback%20Sunroof%2006.jpg" alt="Louvre Roof vs. Fixed Roof Patios: Which is Right for Your Melbourne Home?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>A roof on a patio may seem like a contradiction: you have a patio so you can enjoy some fresh air while having all the facilities of the house right there at your disposal. But what if the sun is blazing down? You’re going to overheat and we’re all aware of the dangers of too much direct sunlight on our skin.</p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=2705531&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.outdoorindesign.com.au%2Fblog%2Flouvre-roof-vs.-fixed-roof-patios-which-is-right-for-your-melbourne-home&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.outdoorindesign.com.au%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:36:08 GMT https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/blog/louvre-roof-vs.-fixed-roof-patios-which-is-right-for-your-melbourne-home 2026-03-31T04:36:08Z Pixeld https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/blog/how-much-does-a-patio-cost-in-melbourne <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/blog/how-much-does-a-patio-cost-in-melbourne" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/hubfs/Carlton_Retractable5.jpeg" alt="How Much Does a Patio Cost in Melbourne?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Here is the good news: a patio doesn’t have to be too expensive. Knowing what to expect upfront though can help you work out your budget so we’ll go through some factors that impact the cost you can expect to pay. Figures are approximate as of early 2026 and are not a quote. For an official quote based on your measurements and style desires, get in touch with our team <a href="https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/contact">here</a>.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/blog/how-much-does-a-patio-cost-in-melbourne" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/hubfs/Carlton_Retractable5.jpeg" alt="How Much Does a Patio Cost in Melbourne?" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Here is the good news: a patio doesn’t have to be too expensive. Knowing what to expect upfront though can help you work out your budget so we’ll go through some factors that impact the cost you can expect to pay. Figures are approximate as of early 2026 and are not a quote. For an official quote based on your measurements and style desires, get in touch with our team <a href="https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/contact">here</a>.</p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=2705531&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.outdoorindesign.com.au%2Fblog%2Fhow-much-does-a-patio-cost-in-melbourne&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.outdoorindesign.com.au%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:30:43 GMT https://www.outdoorindesign.com.au/blog/how-much-does-a-patio-cost-in-melbourne 2026-03-31T04:30:43Z Pixeld