I did something similar on my patio last year. It's about a 16x36 area. A guy from booneville installed the aluminum top, definitely go with the insulated panels, can't remember the business name or the cost off the top of my head. I ordered mesh and solid clear panels from mosquito contains.com and installed them myself. I use the mesh in the summer and just changed to the clear panels this weekend for winter. Best money I've spent in a long time, we stay on the patio more than in the house. I'll try to find more info tonight.