Insulated Patio Cover
R-SHADE™
Where protection meets modern design.
A premium aluminum patio cover engineered for year-round comfort and protection. Dense foam-core roof panels for advanced insulation. Built to perform in all weather — attached or freestanding, clean architectural lines, optional solar integration.
Projects
R-SHADE in the wild.
Selected installs from across the country. Every project engineered and built to order.
Overview
Reliable protection, every season.
R-SHADE is a premium aluminum patio cover featuring a dense foam-core roof for advanced insulation. Whether you need an attached or freestanding patio cover, it delivers reliable year-round comfort in every setting — backyard, rooftop, restaurant, resort. Pair with smart lighting, app control, light sensors, and full smart-home integration.
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Snow Load
Heavy-duty rated
Engineered to hold heavy snow accumulation without compromise.
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Wind Load
Up to 190 mph
Withstands hurricane-force winds — Miami-Dade approved.
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Dimensions
Custom to project
Sized from compact patios to large multi-zone installations.
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Panel
Insulated foam-core aluminum
Superior thermal performance — cool in summer, warm in winter.
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Mounting
Attached, free-standing, multi-zone
Adapts to any site configuration.
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Hurricane Rated
Miami-Dade County NOA approved
The most rigorous structural certification in North America.
Key features
Built for every season.
Every R-SHADE is built to order. The items below come standard on every build.
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Insulated foam-core panels
Dense foam-core aluminum panels block heat and cold. The space below stays measurably cooler in summer, warmer in winter.
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Integrated drainage
Built-in gutters channel rain through the structural posts. No external downspouts, no puddling, no ugly drains on the house.
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Extruded aluminum frame
High-quality extruded aluminum with AAMA-grade powder-coating. Coastal-ready. Will not rust, rot, or warp.
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Marine-grade aluminum
Will not rust, rot, or warp. Extruded aluminum frame tested for UV, salt-air, and coastal heat.
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Stamped structural drawings
Permit-ready engineering included with every order. Stamped by a licensed PE to local code.
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15-year structural warranty
Written warranty on every frame. Claims handled directly — not through a third party.
Options & Finishes
Make it yours.
Every structure is configured for your project. Every option is specified at order time — integrated as part of your complete build.
Integrated screens
Motorized side-mounted privacy screens.
Privacy walls
Horizontal slat panels for wind and privacy.
LED lighting
Strip, spot, and recessed — all dimmable.
Fans & heaters
Ceiling fans and infrared heaters, beam-integrated.
Colors & finishes
Standard, wood-grain, or any custom RAL color.
Outdoor kitchen
Cabinets, grills, countertops under the structure.
Structural upgrades
Super gutter, corbel ends, beam upgrades.
Smart home
App control, sensors, voice assistant integration.
Smart comfort
Connected comfort, every evening.
Enhance your solid-roof patio cover with smart features built for modern outdoor living — app and remote control, light sensors, and full smart-home compatibility.
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App control
Adjust lights, fans, and heaters from anywhere on your phone.
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Remote & wall control
Handheld remote and wall-mounted keypad, included with every build.
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Light sensor
Automatic on-at-dusk, off-at-dawn. No schedule, no app required.
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Smart home ready
Integrates with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. Voice and scene control.
Designed for a complete outdoor lifestyle
A solid roof, finished like a room.
R-SHADE reads as part of the house, not an add-on. Integrate the elements that turn a patio into a year-round room: shade, warmth, airflow, ambience, sound.
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Recessed LED
Recessed and perimeter LED, dimmable, all on one controller.
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Integrated heaters
Low-profile infrared heaters extend the shoulder seasons.
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Ceiling fans
Flush-mount fans move air and keep the space cool in summer.
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Seamless ceiling
Panels lock together with no exposed fasteners underneath.
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Speakers
Integrated outdoor audio, tuned for the space.
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Solar-ready
Panels can be adapted to integrate with rooftop solar technology.
Configurations
Fully custom — any size, any shape.
R-SHADE adapts to your layout, function, and style. Attached, freestanding, multi-zone, or special cuts — each install engineered to the site.
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Attached
Ledger-mounted to the house. Extends indoor space into a true outdoor room.
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Free-standing
Four posts, anywhere in the yard. Standalone insulated cover, poolside or out in the garden.
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Multi-zone
Larger spans built from multiple bays. Rooftop, resort, and commercial scale with a seamless ceiling.
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Special cuts & angles
Angled walls, non-rectangular lots, integration with existing architecture. Drawn and engineered to the site.
FAQ
Questions about R-SHADE.
What is R-SHADE?
R-SHADE is a premium insulated patio cover — a solid aluminum roof with a dense foam core for advanced insulation. Unlike louvered pergolas, R-SHADE gives you a fully closed roof that blocks rain and UV year-round.
How is R-SHADE different from R-BLADE?
R-BLADE has motorized louvers — you choose sun or shade. R-SHADE is a fixed solid roof — always full protection. Many projects use both: R-SHADE over kitchens and TV areas, R-BLADE over dining.
Can it be solar-ready?
Yes. R-SHADE panels can be adapted to integrate with solar technology — a sleek, modern roof that combines structural performance with smart energy use.
What can integrate into the ceiling?
Recessed and perimeter LED, ceiling fans, infrared heaters, and speakers all integrate cleanly into the frame with no exposed fasteners underneath.
Does it really block heat?
Yes. The foam-core panels have real insulation value, so the space below stays measurably cooler in summer than under a single-layer aluminum or polycarbonate cover.
Attached or freestanding?
Both, plus multi-zone layouts and special-cut geometries. Every R-SHADE is engineered to your site.
What about permits?
Requirements vary by jurisdiction. We handle permitting in-house — you get a permit-ready engineering package with stamped structural drawings on every project that needs one.
What colors are available?
White, Black, Gray, Wood-look finishes, or full custom RAL. Selected at order time.
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