More and more San Antonio Hill Country backyards are becoming more than just a patch of grass. Archadeck is pleased to be part of this trend.
Our Hill Country backyard patios, decks, pavilions, and screened in porches offer our clients and their guests truly ideal spaces of relaxation and entertainment. If your backyard is devoid of much-needed shade, a pergola could be the ideal addition for you. Following, are a few reasons why!
Pergolas Offer Shade and Comfort Without Full Coverage
While the Texas sun can be unforgiving, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on sunny day fun. Our Hill Country pergolas provide just the right amount of shade, while still allowing natural light and breezes flow through your outdoor living space. In contrast to a solid patio roof, pergolas offer a nice balance of comfort and openness. A custom backyard pergola could be ideal for your level of use on sunny days, often utilized for lounge areas and outdoor dining spaces.
A Hill Country Pergola Can Define Your Outdoor Living Space
There is really no standard backyard shape or size when it comes to adding a Hill Country pergola. Whether your backyard is an open, sprawling space or a simple cozy patio space, a pergola can instantly create a sense of place. Our custom pergolas frame outdoor living areas much like walls define indoor rooms. They provide structure and flow to backyards of any shape, size, or orientation. Staging your pergola-covered living area to your purpose immediately creates a space that feels intentional – one that can be used to perfectly suit your needs.
Hill Country Pergolas Provide Design Versatility
Not all Hill Country homes have the same style and personality, and our pergolas can be customized to match or complement your home. From rustic cedar beams and natural backyard landscapes to sleek, modern aluminum pergolas with a more contemporary vibe, Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country can ideally provide the perfect design and material to suit your design aesthetic.
Thoughts About Wooden Pergolas
Wooden pergolas remain a staple in outdoor living design. There is just something about the warmth and beauty of natural wood. However, there can be drawbacks to building a wooden pergola, which might have you considering building a low-maintenance pergola or even a full patio roof instead.
- Initial investment: Wooden pergolas are substantial outdoor structures and can require likewise substantial investments.
- Ongoing maintenance: Wooden pergolas can remain beautiful for many, many years to come, but will require periodic maintenance to maintain their appearance. A lot of homeowners find this to be a fair trade-off for having a beautiful wooden pergola in their backyard.
- Long-term costs: Without proper upkeep, wood can warp, fade, and crack over time, which can lead to future repairs or replacement. Just be mindful that wooden pergolas do require maintenance, as mentioned above.
Ready to plan your new and improved backyard with a custom San Antonio pergola installation? Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country’s team of outdoor living design-build professionals is eager to serve you. Schedule your complimentary design consultation today by calling (210) 702-3223 or filling out our form online.
