Expand Your Outdoor Living Space
Working on expanding your outdoor living space? Consider a classic pergola design to add style and shade to an outdoor deck or patio.
Working on expanding your outdoor living space? Consider a classic pergola design to add style and shade to an outdoor deck or patio.
Several of our customers have created patio cover shade to make the most of their outdoor gathering spots. Each incorporated their pine or cedar pergolas in to their outdoor retreat to create a unique backyard design that extends their living space. Shown here are various sizes of our Big Kahuna pergola kit, both in freestanding and attached. Thank you to our customers for sharing photos of their New York pergola, New Jersey pergola, and Florida pergola. Great designs showing pergolas from pool deck to paver patio! Which of these patio cover shade ideas would work in your backyard design? Do you need something attached to your house or next to your backyard swimming pool? This attached cedar pergola in Florida is a 13x11 custom size pergola that one of our...
Transform your patio into a protected area where you can unwind and enjoy quality time with your loved ones. With our all-season DIY patio covers, you can easily add shade to your deck or backyard. Our pergolas come in various sizes and can even be equipped with a retractable canopy for ultimate flexibility. We even have a roofed pergola that is offered with optional metal roofing for maximum shade and beauty in your backyard! Whether freestanding or attached, our quality-built structures will enhance your outdoor space and provide year-round enjoyment!
Are you wading through a sea of outdoor kitchen designs? There are so many places to find inspiration! You'll want to take into consideration how your outdoor space is set up, budget, and climate before even getting started. Once you have these things down pat, then you just have to decide what your style is and start browsing design options.
Here are a few customer photos that showcase how to create an attractive patio shelter while adding dimension to a favorite outdoor entertaining area. How do you envision enjoying some shade and privacy in your back yard? Adding a stone fireplace and outdoor living room furniture make your outdoor room inviting for all seasons. Extra shade can be added with a retractable canopy or a screen on one end of your pergola. Retractable canopies come in a variety of colors and can be added to any of our pergola kits size 12x12 up to 20x20. Related Topics: Creative Ways for Building Patio Shade
If you're looking for new outdoor patio ideas for your backyard, take a look a some of the customer photos! There are many suggestions and features our customers have added that are worth considering as additions for your outdoor living space. Depending on your location, winter is great for patio planning and spring and summer are often the best times to put your plan into action. It's never too late to get started purchasing the materials to spruce up your patio or deck!
Did you ever wonder what the best backyard structure wood type is if you live where the weather can be severe? Cedar is one of the best choices for wooden structures designed to withstand various types of severe weather. Pine is an excellent choice of wood also. Our pergola kits are made out of wood types that work very well for a sturdy outdoor structure - western red cedar and pressure treated pine. Here's a quick comparison of the two wood types. Western Red Cedar is a beautiful light amber color. It has a wonderfully appealing fragrance that adds another dimension to its qualities. Western red cedar is also highly resistant to decay, which makes it great for outdoor use. It is lightweight with close, even grain. It is...
If you're lucky enough to be sitting in one of the sunniest spots in the lower 48 for winter sunshine, you might consider a solid wood patio cover to provide some shady relief from the afternoon heat. Historical national weather data shows that these 5 states rank in the top 10 for # of days of sunshine during those bleak winter months: Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, and Texas. This Arizona pergola kit shows off a beautiful way to incorporate the pool area including a poolside bar and custom stonework. Sometimes it's hard to decide how to create shade and incorporate a patio cover. Here are steps to walk you through choosing one of our pergolas as your patio cover.