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Pergola Builders in Dallas, TX and Across DFW

Different Roofing builds pergolas in Dallas and across Dallas–Fort Worth from our base in The Colony. A pergola is an outdoor structure of posts, beams and rafters with an open top. It frames a patio, gives it filtered shade, and turns an open slab into an outdoor room without closing off the sky. Because we also build patio covers and roofs, we can put a pergola where you want open air and a solid cover where you want shelter from rain, all in one plan.

Cedar pergola with clear polycarbonate roof panels over a backyard deck with cedar railings

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Pergola Styles We Build

  • Attached pergolas. Fastened to the house and supported by posts on the outer edge, extending your living space straight out the back door.
  • Freestanding pergolas. Four or more posts standing on their own, out in the yard over a fire pit, hot tub, grilling station or seating area.
  • Pergolas over a new patio. Built together with a concrete patio or a paver or flagstone patio, so the posts and the patio are planned as one project.
  • Pergolas with clear roof panels. Clear polycarbonate panels over the rafters keep rain off the deck or patio while still letting daylight through.
  • Pergola and cover combinations. A solid patio cover near the house for rain and full shade, with a pergola stepping out beyond it.
Cedar pergola with clear roof panels over a deck with X-pattern cedar railings

Why We Build Pergolas in Cedar

Cedar is naturally resistant to rot and insects and holds up well outdoors in North Texas. Left alone, it weathers to a silver gray; stained or painted, it keeps its color and gets more protection from sun and moisture. The same cedar post, beam and bracket work goes into our patio covers, like the cedar cover with a center post and black steel brackets we built on South Paloma Creek Boulevard in Little Elm.

Cedar posts and beams with black steel brackets on a patio cover on South Paloma Creek Boulevard in Little Elm, TX

Getting the Shade Right

How much shade a pergola gives depends on a few design choices:

  • Rafter spacing. Rafters set closer together block more sun.
  • Rafter depth. Taller rafters cast longer shadows, especially in the morning and late afternoon.
  • Direction. Which way the rafters run, compared to where the sun sets over your yard, changes when the patio gets the most shade.
  • Placement. A pergola on the west or south side of the house fights the hottest afternoon sun; on the east side it shades morning coffee.

If you need full shade and want to stay dry when it rains, a solid patio cover does more than any pergola. Our patio cover ideas guide shows how homeowners around DFW mix the two.

How Pergola Installation Works

  1. Free estimate. We look at the patio or yard, talk about how you will use the space, and measure.
  2. Design. We settle on size, height, attached or freestanding, rafter layout and finish, and put it in a written estimate.
  3. Footings. Posts are set on footings planned for North Texas clay and for wind, so the pergola stays plumb and solid.
  4. Framing. Posts, beams and rafters go up and are fastened with brackets and hardware sized for the structure. On Ranchview Drive in Coppell, you can see that stage: cedar posts and header beams set and braced before the rest of the framing goes on.
  5. Finish and cleanup. The wood is stained or painted if you choose, and we clean up the yard.
Cedar posts and header beams being set and braced in a backyard on Ranchview Drive in Coppell, TX

Pergolas and DFW Storms

An open top lets wind pass through, so a pergola catches less wind than a solid roof, but spring storms still put real force on the posts and connections. That is why we care about the footings and hardware more than anything you see from the patio. With no shingles on top, hail mostly affects a pergola's finish rather than its structure. After a big storm, it is worth a quick look at the connections and the finish.

Cedar post with curved knee braces supporting the beams of a cedar outdoor structure

Pergolas in Dallas and Across North Texas

We build pergolas in Dallas, The Colony, Frisco, Plano, Coppell, Little Elm and the rest of the area we serve. Each one is priced on its size, the wood and finish, attached or freestanding, and the footings the site needs, so we give you a free written estimate. Financing is available, as low as 0%. If you live in an HOA neighborhood, we follow HOA rules and can provide the plans and material details for your approval request.

See all the patio work we do on our patio installation page, build a deck to go under your pergola, or browse more photos in our project gallery. Se habla español.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pergolas

  • Should my pergola be attached to the house or freestanding?

    An attached pergola extends straight off the back of the house and shades the doors and windows behind it. A freestanding pergola can go anywhere in the yard, such as over a fire pit, a hot tub or a seating area. We look at your yard, roofline and sun at the free estimate and recommend what fits.

  • How much shade does a pergola give?

    A pergola gives filtered, partial shade that moves with the sun through the day. Closer rafter spacing and deeper rafters give more shade. If you want full shade and rain protection, a solid patio cover is the better choice, and some homeowners use both.

  • Can you build a pergola over my existing patio?

    Yes. If your concrete, paver or flagstone patio is in good shape, we can build a pergola over it. We plan where the posts go and how they are anchored so the structure is solid.

  • How do I take care of a cedar pergola?

    Cedar can be left to weather to a soft gray or kept stained or painted. Re-coating every few years keeps the wood protected from the Texas sun, and it is worth checking the posts and connections after a big storm.

  • Do I need HOA approval for a pergola?

    Many HOAs require approval for a pergola or other backyard structure. We follow HOA rules and can give you the size, layout and material details your HOA asks for.

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