Pergolas—also known as arbors, trellises, or lattices—are versatile patio shade structures designed to filter sunlight while maintaining an open, airy feel. Here’s why they’re so popular to install in the San Antonio & Austin areas:
- Partial Sun Blockage: Pergolas feature a semi-open roof, providing just the right amount of shade. Your San Antonio patio stays cooler without feeling closed off.
- Customizable Shade: You control the sunlight. Attach a pergola to your Austin home or create a freestanding oasis.
- Professional Installation: Our expert pergola builders ensure you can enjoy the great outdoors without getting scorched by the Austin sun.
- Wood or Aluminum: Choose from cedar (rustic charm, multiple stain colors) or Alumawood (looks like real wood but won’t crack or deteriorate).
Our expertise lies in building high-grade shade structures, including aluminum and cedar pergolas. Whether you reside in San Antonio, Austin, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Round Rock, New Braunfels, Houston or anywhere in the Texas Hill Country, we’ve got you covered!
Cedar vs. Alumawood Pergolas
- Cedar: Desirable for its rustic look, cedar pergolas come in multiple stain colors and post styles. Explore our photo gallery for inspiration.
- Alumawood: The best of both worlds—looks and feels like real wood but remains weather-resistant. No cracking or painting required. Lifetime warranties accompany all our aluminum patio covers.
Why Choose Texas Patio Covers?
- Quality Craftsmanship: Our dedicated pergola builders strive for 100% customer satisfaction. We work closely with you to design the perfect lattice, pergola, or solid patio cover.
- Lifetime Warranties: Our wood and aluminum shade structures are built to last. Expect years of durability and beauty.
- Patio Screen Enclosures & Porches: Turn a sweltering deck into a cool, comfortable space. With Polygal roofing, our pergolas are even water-tight.
- Affordability: Pergolas offer an elegant yet cost-effective alternative to traditional porch covers.
Your Shaded Backyard Pergola Awaits
We are the leading authority in building pergolas in Austin and San Antonio, you are in great hands. Our pergola building expertise spans decades and is second to none. If you’re considering hiring professional pergola builders, Texas Patio Covers stands ready to turn your vision into reality.
At Texas Patio Covers, we work hand-in-hand with our Austin and San Antonio customers to assure complete satisfaction. We are A+ members of the Better Business Bureau.
Buy local, trust our experienced team, and call us for a free quote. Let’s transform your outdoor space into a shaded pergola oasis!
Common Questions:
The shade provided by a pergola is typically 60%-70% assuming a spacing of 24 inches on the rafters & a 2 inch spacing on the lattice. The exact amount is determined by each customer to fit their needs. The percentage can be increased by simply moving the 2×2 lattice closer together.
Pergola projects average about $36.00 per square foot. Higher-end and elaborate designs can increase costs but usually not by much.
The most common materials in Austin & San Antonio for new pergolas are cedar and Alumawood. Both are similar in price but each has a distinct look. Alumawood has a more contemporary appearance while cedar is more rustic.
Yes. Polygal is a very popular choice for Homeowner’s who want the look of an arbor but prefer the protection of a rain proof cover. Polygal is a composite plastic that is installed on top of the new structure. It is available in clear or bronze colors.
Photo Gallery
Below are a few examples of the thousands of pergolas we have built throughout Austin and San Antonio.
