Roof & Shade
Shade turns a hot, exposed deck into a place you actually want to sit. Your options run from a permanent roof for a sited home to a roll-away awning or sail for a home that travels. Pricing is shown per country; regions marked "being researched" are coming soon.
Shade options
Fixed Pergola / Roof
A permanent roof or pergola over the deck — full weather protection so you can use the space rain or shine. Best for a sited home; too heavy and tall for most travelling builds.
Advantages
- All-weather outdoor room
- Adds real living space
- Can take a fan or lighting
- Solid and permanent
Trade-offs
- Heavy and tall — not for travel
- May need approval
- Largest cost
Indicative pricing
Retractable Awning
A fabric awning that winds out from the wall for shade and rolls away for travel or sun. A caravan favourite, ideal for a home on wheels.
Advantages
- Rolls away for travel
- Shade on demand
- Light and wall-mounted
- Manual or motorised
Trade-offs
- Not for strong wind (retract it)
- Fabric wears over years
- Limited reach
Indicative pricing
Shade Sail
A tensioned fabric sail strung between posts or the home and an anchor — cheap, breezy shade that suits a relaxed outdoor area and takes down for travel.
Advantages
- Cheap shade over a big area
- Breezy and modern looking
- Takes down for travel
- Easy DIY
Trade-offs
- Shade only — not rainproof
- Needs solid anchor points
- Take down in high wind
Indicative pricing
Umbrella / Freestanding Shade
A simple market or cantilever umbrella — no fixing, no build, just move it where you need it. The easiest, cheapest shade for a small deck.
Advantages
- No installation
- Move it anywhere
- Cheapest option
- Pack away easily
Trade-offs
- Limited coverage
- Blows over in wind
- Base takes floor space
Indicative pricing