Clear acrylic
- Look
- Transparent with the clearest view of the sky.
- Daylight
- Usually the highest relative daylight of these options.
- Assess
- Direct sun, glare, roof depth and nearby windows.
Acrylic roof pergolas in Auckland
Acrylic roof pergolas for Auckland homes.
Acrylic roofing can provide cover while keeping daylight. The right tint, roof form and depth depend on your home, sun and how you use the deck.
- Site-specific tint
- Roof and drainage designed together
- Built project evidence
Tint comparison
Clear, light grey, dark grey or opal?
Choose for the whole site, not a small sample.
Light grey acrylic
- Look
- A subtle tint that remains visually open.
- Daylight
- Usually retains more daylight than a darker tint.
- Assess
- Sun timing, house colour and existing shade.
Dark grey acrylic
- Look
- A darker roof with a stronger shaded character.
- Daylight
- Allows less daylight through than clear or light grey.
- Assess
- Nearby rooms, roof area and overcast conditions.
Opal acrylic
- Look
- Diffused light without a clear view through the roof.
- Daylight
- Creates softer, more even light, subject to the product.
- Assess
- Sky-view priorities, orientation and adjoining windows.
Comfort and weather
The roof product is only one part.
- Orientation and sun path
- Acrylic tint and roof area
- Adjoining windows and rooms
- Air movement through open sides
- Low-angle sun at the edges
- Seating position and intended use
Roof and drainage
Coordinate the selected roofing, fall, joints, gutters, outlets and discharge.
House connection
Support, cladding, clearances and flashings depend on the existing building.
Open edges
Wind-driven rain can enter through open sides. Plan any blind or infill as part of the design.
Built examples
Three acrylic roof responses.
Clear acrylic and mixed roofing
Warkworth Outdoor Room
A freestanding gable combines clear acrylic, solid roofing and cedar lining.
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Opal acrylic
St Heliers Townhouse
An open gable uses opal acrylic and a custom street-facing frame.
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Dark-tint acrylic
Atelier Shu Cafe
A dark-tint acrylic gable canopy aligns with the cafe frontage.
View projectProject evidence
Name the exact fixed-roof assembly in the proposal.
Roof product
Confirm the product, thickness, tint and current limitations.
Complete assembly
Confirm the frame, fall, joints, flashings, gutters and outlets.
Written documents
Use current care and warranty information for the selected products.
Consent depends on the final design and property. We’ll identify the checks needed for your project.
Questions
Acrylic pergola questions.
01Are acrylic roof pergolas waterproof?
Avoid a universal waterproof claim for an open-sided structure. Rain management depends on the exact roof, pitch, joints, flashings, drainage and installation.
02Will an acrylic pergola make my house dark?
It depends on the tint, roof area, depth, orientation and nearby windows. Review the effect from inside the adjoining rooms.
03Which acrylic tint should I choose?
Choose for the site, sun path, adjoining rooms, roof area and intended use—not the sample colour alone.
04Can acrylic be combined with a solid roof?
Yes, where the selected systems and design permit it. The junction and drainage must be resolved as one roof.