Our ability to create outdoor living spaces has become an important part of owning a home today, and these spaces have become a place to try to enjoy throughout the year.  The pergolas and covers we design and build are a great way to add to our property value and to increase to the function of the area.  A professionally designed and installed pergola or cover space can make a better use of the outdoor space by providing a partial shade area, something protected from the wind, or an architectural feature to your outdoor space.

It is known that adding a pergola to your property is one of the most known ways to increase the use of the outdoor space.  These structures create a safe place for everyone to be outside and they give the place a distinct feature.  A housing type of structure will completely remove a person from the outdoor space, but a pergola gives each person access to the outdoors.  The light and airflow from the outdoors will come into the space.  These areas can then be used for seating area, outdoor eating areas, or backyard entertainment areas.

One of the things that gives an advantage to the pergola is its versatility.  These structures can be directly attached to the home or build on a deck by itself.  The style of the pergola can be varied from home to home.  The pergola can have decorative beams, painted siding, custom trim, and lighting patterns.  All of these can be combined to create your perfect pergola structure.

The fact that the pergolas provide cover give then a unique feature.  The cover can give people protection during unexpected weather events like rain, snow, and intense summer sunlight.  Many homeowners choose these structures to make sure anyone can use this space during these conditions.  Who wants to plan a party and then have to move everything inside when the rain shows up.  These pergolas give you the option to stay outside the entire time.

Our design process begins to get an understanding of how the property will be used in the future.  Some people want a nice covered space for relaxing, others want a space to entertain guests on the weekends, others want to eat lunch or dinner outside, and others want special features.  When we come to your house to understand what the desire is, we are more able to design the structure that will meet your current need.  We can also look into the future to see how it could be set up to change.

Next, we will begin to look at material selections for the pergola,  Wood, as always, is a popular choice for its natural look and its versatility.  We also consider composite materials because they are generally lower in maintenance than wood structures.  Choosing the right material will make sure you get the look you want, but it will also provide a balance for the necessary upkeep for the structure.

You may not see the structural integrity of the building, but it is just as important as the appearance of the structure.  Because these structures are outside all of the time, they have to be designed to handle the most critical weather conditions.  We have to make sure to choose the right materials and choose the proper construction methods to construct the building.  Otherwise, the weather could likely take down the structure.

We have seen that many homeowners will add on to an existing deck or pergola on the property.  We have many years in designing these structures to ensure that it looks like the original plan was just to have one structure.  We will match material colors and styles to make everything match properly.  We can then add additional features onto the structure like walls, accents, ceiling fence, lighting, or a television.

We remain committed to the goal of providing a design and building a structure that will provide value to your property for years to come.  We will combine our construction methods, ability to choose quality materials, and our openness throughout the process.  We want to make sure you are proud of the final product and to make sure that you get exactly what you paid for.!