u/Educational_Meat6463

I’m looking at a FlexPatio louvered pergola case for an outdoor kitchen / patio setup, but I’m trying to think through the practical stuff rather than product specs.

For people who cook under a covered patio or pergola, what matters most in real use?

Smoke/heat clearance, side rain, drainage through posts, wind, lighting, permits, or keeping enough open air?

I’m not looking for a sales pitch, more what people wish they had checked before building around the grill area.