We had some scheduling challenges at the outset as we worked through HOA, building permit, and site prep, but the finished product is awesome. The arbor provides both shade and rain protection. That combined with the ceiling fan has effectively increased the time we are able to enjoy the patio.
The motorized louver system on the arbor makes it easy to open the roof when we want to let the sun in or close it to provide shade or protection from the rain. It was more expensive than a standard arbor, but well worth it in our opinion. The protection from the rain means that we are able to leave the cushions on our patio furniture much more of the time, making it much more likely to enjoy the patio.
