Both are fixed to your house. The difference is where the roof starts. An attached patio fixes under your gutter, to the fascia or wall. A flyover sits on brackets that lift it above your existing roof line, so it "flies over" the gutter.
When an attached patio is the right call
If your eaves are a good height, an attached patio is simple, neat and usually the better value. It suits single-storey homes with standard eaves and areas right outside a sliding door.
When a flyover is worth it
On homes with low eaves, an attached roof can end up too low to feel comfortable, and it can darken the room behind it. A flyover fixes both: you get extra height, more light into the house, and a gap between the two roofs that lets hot air escape.
That air gap is why even a single skin flyover feels cooler than you would expect.
Things to know before you choose
- Flyovers are taller, so they more often need council approval — we handle it
- A flyover keeps your gutter clear and easy to clean
- Attached patios suit insulated panels with downlights right outside the door
- Both can be single skin or insulated
Still not sure?
Stand at the back door and look up at your eaves. If you can touch the gutter, a flyover will almost always give you a better space. If the eaves are high, an attached patio does the job well. We will show you both on site.