Cedar and timber pergolas, arbors and trellises that shade a patio, frame a view and add structure to a yard.
A pergola gives an outdoor space a ceiling and a sense of place. It filters sun over a table, supports climbing roses, frames a garden path and turns a plain patio into a room. Good proportions and solid joinery make the difference between a kit and a custom structure.
We design pergolas and arbors to fit the house, with posts sized for height and wind, beams and rafters with decorative ends, and connections hidden or exposed by design. We use cedar, redwood or treated timber, set posts on footings or brackets and finish with stain or paint. We often hang a temporary frame or use string lines to show the height and footprint before posts are set. Seeing the size in your own yard helps you decide on post spacing, rafter overhang and how much shade the finished structure will give.
A pergola looks best when it matches the scale of the house and patio. We sketch posts, beam sizes and rafter spacing so you can see the result.
Open slats give dappled light, closer spacing gives more shade, and added slats or fabric give still more. Vines and lighting finish the look.
Posts need to hold against wind and weight. We set footings or anchors that suit the soil and structure.
A pergola needs a good finish at the start and a refresh every few years. Starting with sealed ends makes it last.
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BeforeAfterSized to the house and yard.
Footings and joinery done properly.
Open, slatted or covered.
Support for vines and flowers.
Wiring planned in.
Finished to protect the wood.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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We listen, walk the space and measure carefully, then talk through ideas, budget and timing.
We sketch or draw the work, choose materials and give you a written scope and price.
We order lumber, hardware and finishes and handle permits when the job needs them.
Framing, trim, cabinets or decks go in with careful cuts and clean, protected work areas.
Filling, sanding, caulking and finishing give every joint and line a crisp final look.
We walk the finished work with you, adjust anything that needs it and leave the site clean.
Often, depending on size and attachment. We explain what applies.
Yes, with a flashed ledger, or it can be freestanding for less impact on the house.
Many pergolas last decades with a protective finish and occasional maintenance.
Yes, we can frame for shade sails or louvered covers.
Not unless the structure and footings are designed for it. We advise on the plan.
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