Have You Seen Our New Sora Crystalite Canopies?
Outdoor living is a big part of life in New Zealand. A space that is bright, sheltered, and stylish makes a big difference to how often you can enjoy it. Our new Sora Crystalite Canopies bring together strength, style, and practicality in one outdoor cover.
What makes Sora Crystalite Canopies different
Sora Crystalite Canopies use premium acrylic roof panels that balance natural light with reliable protection. Unlike heavy glass, these panels are lightweight but very strong, providing clarity and shatter resistance at less than half the weight. You can choose from clear, grey, or diffused opal tints, depending on how much shade or brightness you prefer.
Our canopies are made to size, with extensions up to six metres and any width. With a minimum roof pitch of five degrees, the panels provide effective water run-off while keeping the space underneath dry and comfortable.
Strong and customisable framing
Every Sora Crystalite Canopy frame is engineered to handle New Zealand’s changing weather. We use high-grade aluminium that offers stability and durability while keeping the overall design sleek and modern.
To make the canopy truly yours, you can personalise the frame with any colour from the full Dulux powder coat range. This coating protects against fading, chipping, and corrosion, ensuring your canopy looks great and performs well year after year.
Crystalite Structural Glazing System
The Sora Crystalite Canopy is built using the Crystalite Structural Glazing System, a patented design created here in New Zealand. This system uses a compression clamping method with a durable double-lip seal to keep roof panels secure and weather tight.
It is designed for versatility. The glazing bars span longer distances and hide all fixings and brackets. You can also conceal services like electrical cabling or water pipes within the structure for a clean, uncluttered finish.Available in natural aluminium and ready for Dulux powder coating, the system brings both strength and style.
Bright, weather-protected spaces
Sora Crystalite Canopies create outdoor areas that feel open and inviting. With up to 92 percent natural light transmission using clear panels, they bring in daylight without sacrificing shelter. Whether you choose to cover a deck, patio, or outdoor entertaining area, your canopy will add value and create a space you can use throughout the year.
Easy installation and long-term value
Our canopies are designed with both function and ease in mind. They are straightforward to install, whether part of a new project or an upgrade to an existing outdoor area. Every detail, from the aluminium fixings to the stainless-steel components, is chosen for quality and durability. With a five-year warranty, you can have confidence that your investment will last.
Enclose your canopy with outdoor blinds
You can enclose a Sora Crystalite Canopy with outdoor blinds to create even more usable space.
Adding blinds helps block wind, rain, and low sun, giving you better protection in every season. With clear PVC or mesh fabric options, you can choose whether to keep the view open or add privacy. Outdoor blinds work seamlessly with the canopy frame, turning your covered area into a flexible room that can be opened up on fine days or enclosed when the weather changes.
Why homeowners are choosing Sora Crystalite Canopies
- Lightweight yet strong panels that resist shattering
- Custom sizing up to six metres in extension
- Choice of Clear, Grey, or Diffused Opal tints
- Robust aluminium framing with Dulux powder coat finish
- Clean structural glazing system that hides fixings and services
- Year-round weather protection with natural light
These features make the Sora Crystalite Canopy a standout choice for homeowners who want a bright, sheltered, and stylish space that adds value to their property.
Create your outdoor space today
If you want an outdoor area that is bright, protected, and built to last, our new Sora Crystalite Canopies are the answer. Talk to our team at Lidgard Shades to explore your options and find the perfect fit for your home.