Combination Patio Covers

Combination Patio Covers

Combination Patio Covers in Las Vegas, NV

City Seamless Patio Covers is a licensed Nevada contractor (Licenses #0081882 and #0082656) that has been installing combination patio covers since 1976. A combination cover integrates solid and lattice sections under a single structure — full overhead shade and rain protection where you need it, and filtered sunlight with open airflow where you want it. We install combination covers using Alumawood and Four Seasons Elitewood Classic and Elitewood Ultra product lines, in attached, freestanding, and multi-section configurations. City Seamless is the longest-operating patio cover installer in the Las Vegas Valley.

What Is a Combination Patio Cover?

A combination patio cover is a single structure that uses both solid panels and lattice slats in different sections of the same roof. The solid section blocks 100% of sunlight and provides complete rain protection. The lattice section filters sunlight by approximately 40–60% while allowing natural airflow. The two sections share the same beam and post structure, creating a unified, engineered design rather than two separate covers bolted together.

Combination covers are the most design-flexible patio cover configuration available. They allow homeowners to assign different shade levels to different zones of the patio — complete coverage over the dining table and outdoor kitchen, filtered light over the pool deck or lounge area — without building two separate structures and without compromising on engineering or appearance.

Why Combination Covers Are the Most Popular Configuration in Las Vegas

Las Vegas backyards are not single-use spaces. A typical Las Vegas patio serves as a dining area, a cooking area, a lounge area, and a transition zone to the pool — all within the same footprint. Each of these zones has different shade requirements. An outdoor kitchen needs complete overhead coverage to protect the grill and countertops from rain and keep the cooking area tolerable in summer. A pool-adjacent seating area benefits from filtered light and open sky rather than a dark, enclosed roof.

A combination cover addresses all of these needs under one structure. Instead of choosing between solid and lattice for the entire patio, homeowners can zone their shade — solid over the functional areas, lattice over the open-air areas. This makes combination covers especially popular on Las Vegas homes with large patios that serve multiple purposes.

City Seamless also builds combination covers that incorporate insulated panels in the solid section. This upgrades the shaded zone with the 3-inch EPS foam core thermal barrier, built-in electrical raceways for ceiling fans and recessed lighting, and the greatest possible heat reduction — while keeping the lattice section open and airy. This solid-insulated-plus-lattice configuration is the premium option for Las Vegas outdoor living spaces.

Designing a Combination Patio Cover

The design flexibility of a combination cover starts with the layout. There are no fixed rules for how much of the cover is solid versus lattice — the proportions are entirely based on the homeowner's patio layout and how each zone is used.

Common configurations in Las Vegas include:

Solid over the house side, lattice over the yard side. This is the most common layout. The solid section covers the area directly off the sliding glass door — the dining table, seating area, and any built-in features. The lattice section extends further into the yard toward the pool or landscape. This creates a natural transition from full shade to filtered light as you move away from the house.

Solid center section with lattice wings. For wider patios, a solid center section provides the primary covered living area while lattice wings on either side add architectural width and partial shade over flanking seating or landscape zones.

Lattice over the main patio, solid over a specific zone. Some homeowners prefer an overall open feel with full coverage only over a specific area — such as a built-in grill or a hot tub. The lattice provides the dominant overhead aesthetic while the solid section serves a targeted functional purpose.

Solid-insulated section with lattice section. The insulated section provides maximum heat reduction and integrated electrical (fans, lights, outlets) over the primary entertaining area. The lattice section preserves open sky and airflow over the pool or secondary seating zone. This is the premium combination configuration.

City Seamless evaluates each patio on-site and provides design recommendations based on the home's orientation, the patio's dimensions, and how the homeowner uses the space. Sun angle, prevailing wind direction, and the location of doors and windows all factor into the design.