PATIO COVERS & PERGOLAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TX

Over 220 sunny days a year means shade is not optional. A well-built patio cover or pergola is what makes a deck or patio actually usable from April through October.

San Antonio gets over 220 sunny days a year and summer temperatures regularly reach the triple digits. A deck or patio without shade structure is effectively unusable from early afternoon through early evening for much of the year. A patio cover or pergola extends the functional hours of any outdoor space and directly affects how much a homeowner actually uses their investment. The right shade structure converts a deck or patio from a place you occasionally step out to into a room you live in.

What We Build

PATIO COVER & PERGOLA STRUCTURE TYPES

Solid Patio Covers

Full overhead coverage with a solid roof, either matching the home's roofing material or using corrugated metal or polycarbonate panels. Provides full rain and sun protection. More protection than a pergola, less open-air feel — the right choice for homeowners who want to use the outdoor space during San Antonio's afternoon storms.

Attached Pergolas

Mounted to the home, extending the roofline visually and providing partial overhead coverage. The most popular shade structure in San Antonio for decks directly behind the house. Creates a defined outdoor room that connects to the interior visually and functionally.

Freestanding Pergolas

Structurally independent from the home — can be positioned anywhere in the yard. Requires post footings and is typically anchored to the deck framing or to independent concrete piers. Offers more placement flexibility for larger properties.

Louvered Pergolas

Adjustable louver systems — motorized or manual — that allow the homeowner to open or close the overhead coverage. High-end option for homeowners who want the flexibility of full sun in the morning and full shade during the afternoon. Motorized louvers can often be controlled by phone app.

Shade Sails & Tension Structures

Lower-cost shade options for patios where a structural pergola isn't appropriate or desired. Fabric shade sails stretched between anchor points provide significant UV reduction without the cost or permanence of a framed structure. Limited lifespan compared to wood or aluminum.

Materials

MATERIALS WE BUILD WITH

Western Red Cedar

Most popular in San Antonio for natural aesthetics. Cedar's warm grain works with Hill Country stone, brick, and stucco exteriors. Requires sealing every 1–2 years. Naturally resistant to rot and insects.

Powder-Coated Aluminum

Virtually maintenance-free. Aluminum patio covers and pergolas don't rot, warp, or require painting. The powder coat finish resists UV fade and comes in a range of colors. Higher upfront cost than cedar; lower total cost of ownership over 20 years.

Vinyl

Lowest maintenance option available — never needs painting or sealing. Less premium appearance than cedar or aluminum. Can become brittle over time with prolonged UV exposure in San Antonio's climate. Better suited for covered or partially shaded applications.

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