Is a Louvered Roof Worth It in Boise?

A louvered roof opens for light and closes for shade or rain. HomeGuide puts manual systems at $45 to $110 per square foot and motorized ones at $55 to $125, against $25 to $50 for a fixed wood lattice. Boise's code uses a 95°F summer cooling design temperature, which is the case for adjustable shade. Closed louvers also hold snow, so ask for the system's rated snow load and compare it with the city's 25 psf roof minimum.