The louvered roof on this deck in St. Charles, Missouri offers protection from the afternoon sun, but can be opened to provide full sunlight if so desired. An adjustable roof like this is the perfect compromise between a fixed roof and a pergola!

This is a deck project in St. Charles, Missouri features an louvered roof over the main deck area. This adjustable patio cover provides full shade when closed, and nearly full sun when open.

The opening and closing roof on this project in St. Louis County, MO provides plenty of shade for the seating area, while the glass railing offers a clear view of the swimming pool.

A louvered roof is the perfect solution for an area of your deck which receives both sun and shade. It can be closed entirely, open to allow full sun, or stopped anywhere in between. These adjustable roofs can be stopped at any point to allow as much or little sun as you desire.

This Des Peres, Missouri deck project features both an under deck ceiling and an opening and closing louvered roof. Fans can be installed for additional comfort, and the adjustable roof moves to allow any amount of sunlight you desire.