For retractable roof patios Orange County homeowners rely on, the choice comes down to three kinds of roof: louvered, retractable fabric, and fixed. Hydra tilts its louvers. ISOLA 2 and A100 slide a fabric roof open and shut. T1 is a fixed roof that stays put. KEDRY PLUS adjusts its shade and airflow, and GENNIUS A2C covers the largest patios with a traditional pergola look. This guide walks through all six systems — wind ratings, sizes, and best uses — so you can see which one fits your patio.
Louvered, Retractable or Fixed — What Is the Difference?
The roof is what tells these systems apart. A louvered roof, like Hydra, has slats that tilt open and closed. A retractable roof, like ISOLA 2 and A100, slides fabric panels along tracks. A fixed roof, like T1, does not move at all. KEDRY PLUS and GENNIUS A2C use adjustable fabric roofs.
Hydra — Louvered Roof Patio System
Hydra is the louvered roof patio system in our range. Its louvers tilt to control sunlight and ventilation, so you can open the roof on a mild evening and close it when the sun is strong or rain moves in. Hydra is rated to wind Grade 3. Learn more about the Hydra louvered roof patio system.
ISOLA 2 — Retractable Roof Patio
ISOLA 2 is a retractable roof patio with a white aluminum pergola frame. Its fabric roof slides open and closed, it protects you from the sun, and it is rated to wind Grade 6. ISOLA 2 reaches up to 18 feet wide with a maximum projection of 29 feet 6 inches, and it is CE/TUV certified. For a retractable roof that stands up to strong wind, ISOLA 2 is a top choice. Learn more about the ISOLA 2 retractable roof patio.
T1 — Fixed Roof System
T1 is the fixed roof system — a permanent roof with no moving parts and no posts, so the view stays open and unobstructed. It is rated to wind Grade 6. Learn more about the T1 fixed roof system.
A100 — Retractable Patio Roof System
A100 is a retractable patio roof system with slim profiles that keep the structure light and unobtrusive. Like ISOLA 2, it reaches up to 18 feet wide with a maximum projection of 29 feet 6 inches, and it is CE/TUV certified. For a large retractable roof with a slimmer, lighter frame, the A100 is worth a close look. Learn more about the A100 retractable patio roof system.
KEDRY PLUS — Adjustable Roof Patio System
KEDRY PLUS is a pre-engineered aluminum pergola with a retractable roof. It gives you adjustable shade and air circulation, it is waterproof in any weather, it installs level with no pitch, and internal gutters direct water down through the posts. It reaches 13 feet 1 inch wide with a projection of 26 feet, it is rated to wind Grade 6, and it is tested and certified CE according to technical regulation 13561. Enclose it with transparent, light-filtering, or darkening fabrics, and control it by app or home automation. Learn more about the KEDRY PLUS adjustable roof patio system.
GENNIUS A2C — Patio Cover System
GENNIUS A2C is the patio cover system for larger areas, with a traditional pergola look. Its fabric panels slide on tracks, and it can be freestanding or wall-attached. It reaches 42 feet 8 inches wide with a maximum projection of 26 feet 3 inches — the largest coverage in our range — protects you from the sun, is rated to wind Grade 6, and is CE/TUV certified. For a large patio or terrace with a traditional pergola look, GENNIUS A2C is the system to consider. Learn more about the GENNIUS A2C patio cover system.
Which System Fits Your Patio?
Match the system to your patio and how you will use it.
Choose Hydra if you want louvers
Choose Hydra if you want slats that tilt to control light and air, and you like the louvered look.
Choose ISOLA 2 or A100 if you want a large retractable roof
Choose ISOLA 2 or A100 for a fabric roof that opens and closes over a large patio — ISOLA 2 for a white pergola frame, A100 for slim profiles.
Choose T1 if you want a fixed roof with no posts
Choose T1 if you want a permanent roof, no moving parts, no posts, and a wind Grade 6 rating.
Choose KEDRY PLUS if you want adjustable, waterproof shade
Choose KEDRY PLUS if you want adjustable shade and airflow, waterproofing in any weather, and app or home automation control.
Choose GENNIUS A2C if you want the largest coverage
Choose GENNIUS A2C if you have a large area to cover and want a traditional pergola look.
All six systems are on our retractable roof patios page. If you are not sure which one fits, we will help you measure and choose.
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