A pergola is a freestanding outdoor structure that uses joists and rafters for shade. Our San Antonio pergolas can be attached to your home, or serve as a free-standing structure to provide shade.
A pergola is a shaded structure that’s made using a “latticework,” or crisscross pattern of beams and rafters, as opposed to a solid piece of metal or wood.
A patio cover, on the other hand, is an outdoor shade structure that goes over a patio, with a permanent, solid rooftop. Patio covers are usually attached to the outer wall of a home or can be installed over a patio in your yard or garden.
To learn more about the differences between patio covers, pergolas, and gazebos, check out our blog: Gazebos, Pergolas & Patio Covers: What’s the Difference? to learn more.
Yes. Homeowners often say that pergolas provide “just enough shade for you to be comfortable.” You can opt for a pergola with larger beams or with a covered mesh canopy for even more shade!
Pergolas offer homeowners decorative option to enhance the look of any backyard. While providing some shade, they create the perfect space for outdoor potted plants to thrive in partial sun.
We can build the pergola out of our lifetime Alumawood product that will stand the test or time and look fantastic for many years to come with zero maintenance. For a homeowner looking for a more rustic look we can build out of cedar wood.
Every project is unique with its own factors. Our average project takes around 60 days from the initial agreement to completion – with most of that time being dedicated to HOA red tape and waiting on your custom ordered materials. Most pergolas can be installed in 1-2 working construction days.
Just like any other home improvement project, the cost of a new pergola depends on the scope of the build. We’ll provide a free estimate based on your vision for the project so that you can know what to expect.