A Meticulous Guide to Pergola & Shade Arbor Construction

A pergola is an outdoor structure designed to provide partial sun blockage for a patio area, featuring a lattice roof design. Pergolas are also commonly referred to as lattices or arbors. The construction of shade arbors is preferred as a cost-effective alternative to building covered patios in the Greater Houston area. While most pergolas are attached to a home, they can also be constructed as freestanding garden structures.

Choosing the Right Design

We offer a wide range of options to enhance your backyard, including installation of aluminum or cedar pergolas in Houston that are perfectly suited to your needs. With open lattice roofs, you have complete control over the amount of sunlight you want to allow in. Additionally, our Alumawood lattice can provide support for beautiful creeping vegetation like vines. The best part is that our outdoor arbors come at a much more affordable price compared to patio cover construction. To explore design ideas, please take a look at our photo gallery.

Advantages of an Aluminum

• Aluminum does not need any maintenance thus are ideal for our humid climate.
• Will have no problem being approved by your Homeowners's Association.
• Metal construction costs are cheaper than wood in most cases.
• Alumawood pergolas look and feel just like real wood.
• Unique designs will spruce up your back porch.
• Electrical wiring for ceiling fans and outdoor lighting is run internally so you see no exposed electrical lines when the job is completed.

Advantages of A Cedar

• Provide a more rustic appearance.
• Stain colors are virtually unlimited.
• It resists water, mold and insect damage better than other wood species.
• Cedar is desirable because of its rough grained finish.

There is a variety of additional options, here are some of the few: 

• Electrical outlets can be wired on almost any part of your new pergola.
• Custom lighting such as post mounted carriage lights are available.
• If a more elaborate design is preferred then keep in mind that we are able to build any geometric shape.
• Your materials can also be stained to any color you wish.
• You can choose square posts, round colonial columns or stone column bases.
• Stamped concrete, exterior tile or pavers are optional with everything.