Eight yard situations and six material guides, from patios, pools and entertaining to cedar, pine, aluminum, vinyl, steel and shade fabric.
Every situation has a page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Project situationBackyard PatiosA patio with no shade is a patio nobody uses in July. Here is how a pergola turns…Learn more 
Project situationPool AreasA pool is a summer magnet and a sunburn waiting to happen. Here is how a pergola, cabana…Learn more 
Project situationEntertainingNashville loves a party, and the best ones spill outside. Here is how to build a pergola made…Learn more 
Project situationSmall YardsA small yard can still have a great outdoor room. Here is how to make a compact space…Learn more 
Project situationHot, Sunny YardsSouthern summers are long and bright. Here is how to cool a hot yard with the right mix…Learn more 
Project situationHOA NeighborhoodsNeighborhood rules shape what you can build. Here is how to design a pergola that gets approved the…Learn more 
Project situationCommercial PatiosOutdoor seating earns revenue when it is comfortable. Here is how pergolas help restaurants, breweries and businesses.Learn more 
Project situationNew ConstructionThe best time to plan a pergola is before the house is finished. Here is how to design…Learn more Honest guidance on how the materials we remove behave, what can be saved or recycled and what to watch out for.
Material guideCedarCedar is the classic pergola wood for good reasons. Here is how it looks, ages and holds up…Learn more 
Material guideTreated PinePressure-treated pine is the budget-friendly workhorse. Here is how to get the best look and life from it.Learn more 
Material guideAluminumAluminum does not rot, rust or need painting. Here is why it has become a favorite for modern…Learn more 
Material guideVinylVinyl is clean, bright and easy to care for. Here is what to know about its strength, color…Learn more 
Material guideSteelSteel gives slim profiles and huge strength. Here is how to use it in modern and industrial pergola…Learn more 
Material guideShade FabricFabrics turn frames into shade quickly. Here is how to choose between breathable, waterproof and retractable materials.Learn more Five quick questions about your goal and your yard, and a clear answer on the kind of pergola or shade structure to explore.
Call us and we will walk the yard and give you a clear plan, drawings and a written scope.
