Reviews
Aluminum vs wood patio covers in Alberta, compared for snow and hail
A covered patio in Alberta faces heavy snow and hail, so compare aluminum and wood on snow load, hail resistance, lifespan and repair costs here.
Topic
covered patio
Guides
What CMHC and CHBA programmes offer Canadian homeowners building patios
A covered patio build in Canada can draw on CMHC renovation guidance, Canada Greener Homes eligibility, CHBA resources and CMHC financing options.
Costs
3 cost questions for a covered patio in Ontario, from permits to labour
Covered patio costs in Ontario come down to three questions: permit fees, Toronto and Ottawa labour rates, and material prices. Here are sample budgets for both.
Rules
How the National Building Code of Canada shapes covered patio design
A covered patio in Canada is sized by NBCC snow load, wind and attachment rules that provinces adopt into law. Here is what that means for spans.