Open-air shade structures
Architectural timber pergolas designed around your patio, home, view, and the way you want to use the space.
Designed around the site
Post placement, beam proportion, roof rhythm, stain color, furniture clearances, and the view from inside the home all affect whether a pergola feels integrated or tacked on. We design the structure around those details instead of forcing a stock size into the yard.
Talk through your projectTimber selection, footings, connections, drainage, snow exposure, and finish maintenance need to make sense for the site. Final engineering, permits, setbacks, and HOA requirements depend on the project location and structure.
Open-lattice pergolas create a defined outdoor room while preserving airflow and sky. Shade density can be adjusted through rafter spacing, orientation, roof details, and complementary shade options.
A clear path forward
We review dimensions, exposure, access, use, constraints, and the look you want.
Structure, materials, finish, responsibilities, approvals, and pricing are clarified.
The approved project moves through preparation, installation, cleanup, and review.
Questions before you build
These are starting points. Site conditions and project documents control the final answer.
That depends on rafter spacing, sun orientation, time of day, and whether a roof or supplemental shade is included. We plan the structure around the exposure and the level of coverage you want.
Often, yes. The home structure, roofline, drainage, exterior finish, and local requirements determine the right attachment method.
Yes. Exterior timber should be inspected and refinished on a schedule appropriate to the wood, finish, sun exposure, and weather. We explain the expected upkeep before the project is finalized.
Start with the site, the shade, and the way you want to use it.
