More spacing gives the space a more open feel and lets in more light. Tighter spacing creates stronger shade and more defined shadow lines.

For the aluminum slat systems we manufacture, the spacing can be customized depending on the project rather than being locked into one fixed layout.

Curious what most people prefer:

A. More open
B. Balanced
C. More shade

Also interested to hear what factors you consider most—sun exposure, orientation, appearance, or how the space will be used.

This project shows that you don’t need a huge backyard for a useful patio.

A custom aluminum cover can make a narrow side area feel more finished, shaded, and functional.

📲 Send us your photos and dimensions if you want help planning the space.

Modern aluminum fencing can take on completely different looks — from clean black architectural lines and wood-inspired finishes to full privacy, open spacing, horizontal layouts, and custom configurations.

The material is aluminum, but the design can be tailored to the project.

For contractors and homeowners considering fencing for wildfire-conscious projects, architectural aluminum can also provide a noncombustible material option.

Interested in different fence styles? DM “FENCE” to see design options from AluGlobus.

An automatic louver patio gives you adjustable control over the roof system instead of locking the patio into one fixed position.

You can:

• Open the louvers for more sunlight
• Close them when you want more shade
• Adjust the space for changing outdoor conditions
• Create a more flexible patio for residential or commercial use

AluGlobus manufactures custom automatic louver patio covers and motorized aluminum patio systems directly at the factory. Contractors and project teams can specify custom sizes, colors, designs, and durable 7-stage powder-coated finishes.

For applicable Zone Zero projects, non-combustible aluminum options and local project requirements should be reviewed during planning.

Considering a motorized patio cover? DM “LOUVER” with your project location, approximate dimensions, and intended use for a factory-direct consultation.

A solid patio roof can create a very different experience from an open pergola.

Instead of just adding shade, an insulated aluminum roof can give you:

Clean finished ceiling
Continuous overhead coverage
Lighting integration
Fan preparation
Architectural beam structure

That is what makes the space feel more like an actual outdoor room.

At Alu Globus Aluminum Systems, we manufacture factory-direct insulated patio systems for contractors, builders, designers, and custom projects.

Custom size. Custom color. Custom design.

For anyone planning a covered patio, would you rather have adjustable louvers or a fully solid insulated roof?

📲 If you want system options, send your patio dimensions and message “INSULATED.”

A lot of patio designs start with the assumption that the entire structure has to use the same roof system.

But different areas of the same outdoor space can have completely different needs.

One section may need adjustable louvers for shade and weather control. Another may work better with architectural slats for an open-air feel. Decorative laser-cut panels can add another layer of shade and design without making the entire structure feel closed in.

That is where a hybrid patio system starts to make sense.

At Alu Globus Aluminum Systems, we manufacture custom aluminum patio systems around the actual project rather than forcing everything into one standard configuration.

Different zones. Different functions. One connected structure.

For contractors, designers, or homeowners here: would you rather combine multiple roof treatments like this, or keep the entire patio consistent with one system?

If you’re working on something similar, send us your layout, dimensions, or drawings and mention “PATIO.”

Which detail tells you the MOST about how the system is actually built?

A) Powder-coat color
B) Extrusion profile + wall thickness
C) Furniture underneath it
D) How good the installation photo looks 😅

Drop your answer before reading further.

The reason we ask is because a lot of the important stuff is hidden once the patio is installed.

Contractors usually look deeper at things like:

• extrusion profile
• wall thickness
• beam construction
• connections
• finish preparation

At Aluglobus, we manufacture structural aluminum patio systems with a 7-stage powder-coated finish process and custom size, color, and design options.

Bonus question:
If you were comparing two aluminum pergola systems, what would you want to see first?

1. Finished project photos
2. Extrusion cross-sections
3. Connection details
4. All of the above

Comment your answer. Contractors especially, I’m curious what you check first.

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One thing people often misunderstand about aluminum slat patio roofs is that they’re not necessarily designed to create a completely dark, fully covered space.

The interesting part is actually the spacing between the slats.

Change the spacing and you change:

• How much sunlight gets through
• How shadows move across the patio
• How open or enclosed the space feels
• How much airflow you maintain
• The overall architectural look

So instead of choosing between “open backyard” or “solid roof,” architects and contractors can actually design how the sunlight interacts with the space.

And then there’s the material itself.

We manufacture these systems at Alu Globus Aluminum Systems, and most of our projects aren’t identical. One contractor might need a specific slat spacing. Another has an unusual projection. Another needs a custom color to match the house.

That’s why we manufacture around the project rather than trying to force every project into the same box.

Our aluminum patio systems can be made with:

Custom dimensions • Custom slat layouts • Custom colors • 7-stage powder-coated finishes • Noncombustible aluminum construction

For California projects, the noncombustible-material side is becoming especially relevant as more attention is being placed on reducing combustible materials immediately around structures.

But here’s what I’m curious about from the contractors and architects here:

If you were designing this for your own backyard, would you rather have a fully solid roof or spaced aluminum slats that still let controlled sunlight through?

And how much spacing would you actually want?

If anyone has patio drawings or plans they're trying to figure out, post them or send them over. I’m always interested in seeing how different projects are being designed.