Since 1949, situated on the coast of Lake Michigan, at the edge of Sister Bay in Door County, sits “that place with the goats on the roof ... two hundred and fifty patio guests is considered ...

Rather than a fabric awning, which can be folded away when it isn't being used, a patio cover is a permanent structure. It's held up with legs, and the roof is solid, either glass or plastic.

Expert advice on how to attach a patio roof to a house, with step-by-step instructions and construction diagrams. Where to ...