Trellis, pergola, awning, patio cover. What’s in a name? It’s not really that important what it might be called. The important issues are what do you want to do in that space? How do you expect to use it? What are the exposures? Is lighting needed, wanted? Will the addition of heating elements be part of the project or added sometime in the future?

Working through questions like these always come first. Listening to what the client needs, wants, feels, expects is where were want to come from first. Then we can present conceptual drawings that consider shape, design, material and height. A properly placed trellis or pergola can add practical beauty to a home in itself, while extending the living space into the garden.