What the photo shows
The white roof underside projects beyond the screened wall. Tall screen panels fill the space below, and the gutter turns down at the front corner.
Composite roof
Riser wall
Tall screen walls
Project example
Composite roof enclosure with riser wall
The photo shows a solid roof over a screened space, with tall screen panels below its raised roof edge. A gutter and downspout run along the outside corner. If you are planning a covered patio, this example helps you picture where solid cover ends, how high the screened walls may need to be, and where roof water will go.
The photo shows the finished outside. The connection to the house, support and drainage details for your project need an on-site review and written quote.
What this example shows
Three details to plan before choosing a roofed enclosure
Where solid cover ends
The solid roof covers this whole pictured screened space. If you also want a screen-roof section, decide which part of the patio needs solid cover so both areas are named in the quote.
How tall the screen walls run
These screen panels reach up to the raised roof edge. At your home, the roof height, door position and wall openings should be checked against the house and the space you want to use.
Where rainwater drains
The visible gutter and downspout show one drainage route. Ask where water from your proposed roof will land and whether the written scope includes gutters and downspouts.
- Which part of the patio should have solid cover, and which part, if any, should have screen overhead?
- What roof height and screen-wall layout fit the house, doors and walking space?
- Where will roof water leave the enclosure?
- What house connection, base work and permits belong in the written quote?
Compare the roof before requesting a quote
The roof-systems page explains composite, pan and mixed layouts. A rough range can help you plan, but an on-site visit is needed to check your roof connection, supports, drainage and permit path.
More roof-system proof
Related project examples to compare
Solid cover over a smaller patio
This example sits beneath a house roof edge. Compare its shorter screen walls with the taller walls in the main photo.
Screen beside a covered house patio
This view shows a covered house patio next to taller screened sections. Decide which spaces need solid cover and which can stay screened overhead.
Next step
Planning a solid-roof screened patio?
Tell us which area you want covered, whether you also want a screen-roof section, and where water should drain. We can check the house connection and wall layout on site.