THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST'S LEADING ACRYLITE® DISTRIBUTOR FOR PATIO COVERS
Acrylic Patio Covers
For Arlington, WA & Beyond
We're the Pacific Northwest's leading distributor of Acrylite® panels for patio covers — an architectural-grade acrylic that out-performs fiberglass, polycarbonate and PVC on clarity, color stability and weather resistance. Five tints, every one UV-filtering, every one stocked at our Arlington warehouse.
Why we distribute &
build with Acrylite®
Patio covers live outside, every day, for decades. Most plastics yellow, haze, crack or warp under that load. Acrylite® doesn't — it's the same architectural acrylic specified for greenhouses, museums and stadium glazing. Here's how it stacks up against the materials competitors use.
What We Install
Acrylite
Architectural acrylic
Stays optically clear for decades
UV-filtering across all 5 tints
Color-stable, won't yellow
Impact & weather resistant
ALTERNATIVE
Polycarbonate
PC sheet
High impact strength
Yellows under UV
Scratches easily
Loses clarity over years
ALTERNATIVE
Metal Roof
Aluminum / steel panel
Durable & long-lasting
Blocks 100% of daylight
Radiates heat underneath
Loud in PNW rain
ALTERNATIVE
Fiberglass
Glass-fiber composite
Hazes & chalks over time
Fibers bloom on surface
Low cost up front
Cleaning becomes harder
ALTERNATIVE
PVC
Vinyl panel
Becomes brittle over time
Color fades, surface chalks
Low temperature tolerance
Heat & cold causes warping
THE LINEUP
Five tints. One material.
Pick by light or by shade.
Every Acrylite® option is UV-filtering. They differ in how much daylight they let through and how much solar heat they block.
WHAT "HEAT BLOCK" ACTUALLY MEANS
Heat block is derived from the panel's Solar Heat Gain Coefficient — the industry rating (0 to 1) for how much of the sun's heat passes through a material. Lower SHGC = more heat blocked. Heatstop Cool Blue has an estimated SHGC of ~0.25, meaning roughly 75% of the sun's heat is rejected before it reaches your patio. Clear has an SHGC near 0.82 — most of the sun's heat passes through.
★ Most Popular
Max UV Protection
Heatstop Cool Blue
True shade with our highest UV protection. The go-to for west-facing patios & homeowners who want the coolest space possible underneath.
Light Through
20%
Heat Blocked
75%
◆ The Balance
Solar Cool White
A balance between letting daylight in and keeping the heat out. Stays bright underneath without feeling exposed.
Light Through
37%
Heat Blocked
54%
◆ Warm Tinted
Bronze
A bronze-tinted acrylic that creates a warm, amber glow underneath. Pairs especially well with wood decks and earth-toned siding.
Light Through
53%
Heat Blocked
35%
◆ Brightest Opaque
Light White
The most light allowance of our opaque options. Ideal for north-facing patios or yards that don't get strong direct sun.
Light Through
74%
Heat Blocked
27%
◆ Maximum Light
Clear
Maximum daylight with minimal heat blockage. Transparent acrylic for homeowners who want shelter from rain without losing the open feel overhead.
Light Through
86%
Heat Blocked
18%
Three frames for your Acrylite®.
Pick your acrylic first; pick the silhouette second. Every style is engineered for Western Washington weather and built to install on or away from your home.
01 · Shed Style
Single-slope simplicity.
A clean single slope, roof line that drains efficiency and ties cleanly into the house line. Durable protect protection from sun, rain and snow.
02 · Gable Style
Peaked & architectural.
A peak roof line that adds visual interest in maximize his airflow underneath. Reads as an extension of the home, not an add-on.
03 · Freestanding
Untethered from the house.
Self-supporting, heavy-duty posts and beams - place anywhere in the yard, over a pool, deck, hot tub, or outdoor kitchen
Contact Us for More Information
If you need help determining which type of patio cover would be best for your home, please contact us at your earliest convenience. For 30+ years, American Patio Covers has designed and installed custom acrylic patio covers for clients across Anacortes, Bellingham, Blaine, Arlington, Camano Island, Duvall, Ferndale, Lake Stevens, Lynden, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mount Vernon, Mukilteo, Oak Harbor, Stanwood, Whidbey Island, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Bothell, Kirkland, Shoreline, Everett, Woodinville, Snohomish, Kenmore, Bellevue, and all of Western Washington.
We can schedule a consultation to go over your property and patio, as well as the optimal style selection.
