SOLID ROOF CHOICES
Wood Pergolas/Patio Covers Rancho Santa Margarita with Blue Knight:

Traditional Toung & Groove Ceiling:

Requires heavier structural components such as footings, Rafters, Header, etc... Also requires a heavy duty roll roof material installed by a licensed roofing Contractor. 

CLEAR POLI-CARBINATE ROOF PANELS

It looks like an open lattice roof but you can enjoy the rain and plenty of light. Your guests may not even notice that you have any sort of waterproof roof covering. Remember that it is visible from a 2nd story window. Yours or your neighbor's.