Fixed roof
Permanent cover suits entries, circulation, service-critical terraces and spaces where opening the roof is not part of the experience.
Decision Centre / Global
Fixed aluminium roof or louvre roof?
A fixed roof prioritises permanent cover. A louvre roof adds adjustable light and ventilation. The better fit depends on how the outdoor space needs to operate.
Global / overseas search owner Manual project review Exact-system evidence only
Direct answer
The short version.
Use a fixed aluminium roof when permanent shelter and simpler operation are the main requirements. Use a louvre roof when the project benefits from adjustable sun, ventilation and a changing overhead condition and can support the additional controls and moving components.
Project decision
What matters before product selection.
Use these points to structure the first project conversation. Final suitability stays tied to the actual site, selected system and local project team.
Louvre roof
Adjustable blades can change shade and ventilation while retaining the roof frame and integrated drainage strategy.
Compare whole-system scope
Structure, drainage, enclosure, controls, freight, foundations and local works should be compared on the same basis rather than comparing roof components alone.
Comparison matrix
Fixed Aluminium Roof vs Louvre Roof — project comparison
Use this as an early project-screening matrix. Final suitability depends on the exact system, site, configuration and project requirements.
| Factor | Fixed aluminium roof | Louvre roof |
|---|---|---|
| Overhead condition | Permanent | Adjustable |
| Moving parts | Low | Higher |
| Ventilation through roof | No | Yes when open |
| Controls | Minimal | Manual or motorised |
| Typical fit | Permanent shelter | Outdoor rooms / adaptable terraces |
Project brief
Information worth collecting before quotation.
01Need for open sky
02Ventilation
03Roof dimensions
04Drainage
05Enclosure
06Power / controls
07Maintenance access
08Local structural interface
Frequently asked
Answers without oversimplifying the project.
Is one option always the right choice?
No. The useful choice depends on the project outcome, site conditions, scale, local work, operating expectations, maintenance and required technical evidence.
Does Apollo calculate a universal online price from this comparison?
No. Apollo uses a manual project-brief and quotation process so product family, quantity, destination, freight, configuration and project interfaces are reviewed before pricing.
Who handles local design, approvals and installation?
Apollo is primarily supply-only. Local engineering, approvals, foundations, services, installation and other site work remain with the appointed local project team unless a written scope states otherwise.
Next step
Turn the research into a real project brief.
Send the site, dimensions, intended use, quantities and known local requirements. Apollo will review the relevant product pathway and keep local engineering, approvals and site-work responsibilities explicit.