Required states
What should happen for rain, sun, daylight and sky view?
Acrylic roof or louvre roof
Acrylic roof or louvre roof?
Compare Sanctuary’s fixed roofs with an external louvre proposal against the same brief.
- Sanctuary fixed roofs identified
- External louvre proposal
- Complete scope compared
The brief
Compare the roof behaviour you need.
Define the required rain cover, daylight, shade, sky view and controls before comparing product labels.
Sanctuary fixed roofs
Acrylic in different forms.
These projects are evidence for Sanctuary fixed roofs, not louvre systems.
Comparison table, evidence and questions
Sanctuary fixed roofs
Another fixed-roof project
Additional completed projects preserve the wider comparison behind this guide.
Comparison method
Start with three questions.
House impact
Which windows, doors, rooflines and rooms are affected?
Evidence
Which exact products, controls, warranties and exclusions are quoted?
Like-for-like
Use one brief and two complete proposals.
The louvre column describes questions for an external supplier.
Sanctuary fixed roof
A fixed acrylic, solid or combination roof designed for the site.
External louvre proposal
A supplier-specific moving-blade system and installed scope.
Roof state
Sanctuary fixed roof
Fixed by the selected design and products.
External louvre proposal
Confirm every proposed blade position and control.
Daylight and shade
Sanctuary fixed roof
Confirm acrylic tint, opacity and roof zoning.
External louvre proposal
Assess each blade position and its effect on nearby rooms.
Rain
Sanctuary fixed roof
Review joints, pitch, flashings, gutters and outlets.
External louvre proposal
Review the closed state, perimeter, drainage and supplier limits.
Services
Sanctuary fixed roof
Coordinate lighting, heating and blinds where included.
External louvre proposal
Confirm motors, controls, sensors, power and commissioning.
Support
Sanctuary fixed roof
Request care and warranty documents for each selected product.
External louvre proposal
Request maintenance, service, parts and warranty documents.
Common traps
A category claim is not project evidence.
Product
Name the exact roof, finish, controls and drainage.
Outcome
Test each proposed state against the intended use.
Scope
Align structure, site work, services and exclusions.
Questions
Roof comparison questions.
01Are acrylic roofs better than louvre roofs?
Neither is universally better. Compare the exact designs, products, evidence and installed scope against one brief.
02Does Sanctuary install louvre roofs?
Sanctuary's published roof offer is fixed acrylic, solid and combination roofs.
This guide treats louvre systems as external supplier proposals, not a Sanctuary product.
03Is either roof completely waterproof?
Do not accept a category-wide claim. Review the exact roof, joints, flashings, drainage, installation and supplier evidence.
04Which option provides more light or shade?
That depends on the acrylic product or louvre positions, orientation and completed design. Ask for product-specific evidence.