TEMO Patio Cover FAQs

Find answers to common questions about TEMO’s beautifully designed, easy-to-install shade structures. Whether you’re interested in our solid roof style to protect your outdoor recreation space or our carport style for vehicle protection, we’re here to help you choose the perfect solution with confidence.

Both provide solid overhead protection, but pavilions are freestanding, decorative structures often used for outdoor living or entertaining, while patio covers are typically attached to your home or building to shelter existing patio space.

TEMO uses heavy-duty extruded aluminum with an advanced, maintenance-free finish. The result is a strong, rustproof, weather-resistant structure that never needs painting or staining.

We offer a wide range of options, including:
  • Attached Patio Covers
  • Freestanding Patio Covers and Cabanas
  • Santa Fe and St. Thomas Pavilions
  • Cathedral and Studio Pavilions
  • Carports
Each design is available in various sizes, colors, and trim styles to complement your architecture.

Yes. All TEMO structures are engineered to meet or exceed local building codes, including snow-load requirements for winters and wind-load standards for coastal regions.

Absolutely. One of TEMO’s biggest advantages is that our patio covers can be upgraded to a full sunroom or screen room in the future—saving time and money if you decide to expand.

Simply rinse it with a garden hose and mild soap a few times a year. The baked-on finish resists dirt, mildew, and UV damage, keeping your structure beautiful for decades.

Yes. Most pavilion and patio cover models are designed with integrated beam systems that can support lighting, fans, and even heaters—perfect for all-season use.

With proper installation and minimal upkeep, a TEMO aluminum structure can last 30 years or more. The materials are engineered for long-term durability without rotting or corroding.

Yes. In fact, many homeowners and businesses use them to cover pool decks, outdoor kitchens, or spa areas. Their weather resistance and moisture-safe finish make them ideal for wet environments.

A pavilion typically has a more open-air feel and pitched roof, while a cabana may include privacy walls and is often used for poolside retreats.

Yes. By shading doors and windows, a patio cover reduces direct sun exposure, helping maintain cooler indoor temps. The average temperature drops by nearly 20% in the direct sun.

Absolutely. Patio covers shield furniture from fading, moisture damage, and other weather-related wear.

Insulated covers offer better temperature control and quieter rain protection, while non-insulated models are typically more cost-effective, loud, noisy and can date your home.

Possibly. Depending on structural engineering and local code, solar-compatible roof systems may be available.

Attached models are anchored to your home wall, fascia or roof line with sealed transitions to prevent leaks or damage.

No. Roof panels are always white, but homeowners have customised their roof with breadboard, smooth finishes, wood panels and accommodations for lighting and fans.

You can choose from a variety of neutral and architectural finishes designed to complement most homes and buildings.

Yes. TEMO’s solid roof panels are fully waterproof and sealed to keep your space dry during rain or snow.

Yes. We handle all permitting and code compliance for your location.