Outdoor Living
Add shade, shelter, and a stronger sense of place with an outdoor structure designed with the room below it.
Choose the overhead experience
Choose the kind of coverage before choosing the decorative details. The proposed structure, supporting construction and any equipment need to be evaluated together.
An open framework creates rhythm and defines a place to gather. The amount of shade changes with the design and sun position; an open pergola should not be presented as rain protection.
Consider the view from the house, the position of posts and the furniture arrangement below.
A roof introduces different questions about water, height and its relationship to the house. Review the proposed roof, drainage and supporting construction as part of the actual design.
Lighting, fans or other equipment should be included in that discussion, with suitable products and qualified trades where required.
Post locations affect the table, chairs and walking routes. Show doors, existing paving and grade changes on the plan before settling on a footprint. The proposal should identify design responsibility, required approvals, site work and finish restoration.
Explore the patio below the structure →Planning Your Space
Precision Pavers looks at how the area will be used, its dimensions, access, grade, drainage, nearby surfaces, and the suitability of roof or canopy form and post placement.
Consider heat, rain exposure, and water movement when choosing materials and planning use. Where the work includes paving, foundations, or equipment supports, actual ground conditions also matter. Review the selected products and site requirements for the proposed installation.
Set the structure’s footprint with the patio, furniture and routes beneath it. Consider sightlines, roof water and the selected structure’s requirements alongside lighting and other nearby features. Leave enough room to use the outdoor space comfortably.
Include the property address, wide and close photos, approximate dimensions, access notes, and clear views of exposed gathering areas, disconnected shade, awkward post locations, and structures planned without the patio below so the first review reflects the actual site.
Create Your Outdoor Space
Tell us what you want to change and how you hope to use the finished space. A few current photos are enough to start.
