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For many people, an outdoor area can easily become unusable simply because it’s too much work.  The furniture needs to be covered before every storm. The decking needs recoating again. Leaves gather in the corner that you can never find time to sweep. Eventually, the space you built for long…

Live here for long enough and you’ll soon learn Melbourne’s reputation for four seasons in one day isn’t just a line locals trot out for visitors. Between November and March, big drops in temperature can arrive in minutes. In 2025 alone, the city peaked at almost 40 degrees in summer…

By the time most homeowners land on this question, the big decision is already made. You’ve decided you’re building a patio. What’s in front of you now is a quote with two roofing options and a gap between them, and no real sense of what that gap buys you. It’s…

If you’ve started looking into adding a patio to your home, you’ve probably noticed the same thing we hear from homeowners every week: the price ranges online are all over the place. One site says a patio costs $3,000. Another says $25,000. Both might technically be true, and neither tells…

In Victoria, most roofed patio and pergola structures require a building permit before construction begins. Some properties also require a planning permit, depending on where the home is located and what council overlays apply to the land. Knowing which permits apply to your project is the most important step before…

The Difference Between A Patio And Pergola (And What Will Suit You Best) Choosing between getting a patio and a pergola has been a long-held discussion among many partners and families. The confusing part is, many people don’t actually know the difference between them! Making the decision on how you…

The benefits of outdoor living Australians love the outdoors. But between work and family commitments, finding the time to get out and enjoy Mother Nature is often difficult. So why not bring the outdoors into your home, with a quality patio, pergola or multifunctional Carport space from Trueline? Australian’s are…

Have a Question about building your Patio, Pergola & Carport FAQs? Over the last 50 years we’ve heard almost every question possible when it comes to designing and building a dream outdoor living space so we thought it would be useful for others considering a Patio, Pergola or Carport to…

If you’ve put your new patio, pergola, carport or cabana on hold amongst the chaos of the last few years, now may be a great time to invest in your largest asset and lifestyle for years to come. Our range of Insulated & Non-Insulated Patios, Pergolas, Carports & more can…