Hi Sue, If you lived near Seattle you would be my prefect customer. Go to my Houzz profile and look at the patio covers I install. I have built this patio cover on the north side of a home over the only window to the kitchen, a 3x3 window, my client made a point after it was installed of letting me know that she was skeptical at first, but that the patio cover brings more light into her kitchen just like I shared it would. Our covers block harmful UV rays, provide protection from the radiant heat of the sun, keep you cooler and more comfortable on hot sunny days, and protect you from the rain or drizzle on damp days extending the use of your outdoor living space. This new space is an extension of your home, your outdoor living space. You can learn more at my website www.DecksandPatioCovers.com, or contact me to find out how to get one of our patio covers installed if you live somewhere I'm not willing to drive. Have a sunny day, Doug Woodside

Thank but yes Melbourne is a little far from Seattle. Which photo am I looking at and are you suggesting glass roof?

Have a look at these Sue - I did a google search for products in Australia

grrr - thanks Fred http://stratco.com.au/products/verandahs_patios_carports/types/outback_sunroof/sunroof.asp

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Doug, very interesting concept. Do they have dealers in Canada? Could it be used vertically to give privacy?

Maybe sky lights in the roof of the outdoor kitchen would bring in more light.

Post a picture of the house, that would help