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Pearl Remodeling
Contemporary metal patio cover in Sherman Oaks, 91401
Mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Los Angeles with concrete slab, a pergola and an outdoor kitchen.
Mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Los Angeles with concrete slab, a pergola and an outdoor kitchen.
Western Timber Frame
With an easy to install custom timber frame pergola kit package in just a few hours a new deck with stairs and shade covering is added on the back entryway.
Chicago Roof Deck & Garden
Photo of an expansive contemporary rooftop deck in Chicago with an outdoor kitchen and a pergola.
RetractableAwnings.com Inc.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROJECT
The customer requested a large 22 foot 11 inch wide x 14 foot, attached, 2 span (3 post) water proof retractable deck patio cover system with front water drainage. The plan was to have rain water drain through the invisible downspouts (inside the posts) and exit through a hole at the bottom of the posts. The entire system used one continuous piece of fabric and one motor. The system frame and guides are made entirely of non-rusting aluminum which is powder coated using the Qualicoat® powder coating process. Frame color chosen was our vendors proprietary Grigio Ferro. The stainless steel components used were Inox (470LI and 316) which are of the highest quality and have an extremely high corrosion resistance. In fact, the components meet the European salt spray corrosion test as tested by Centro Sviluppo Materiali in Italy.
Fabric is Ferrari 302 Precontraint color Avorio P741, light filtering and opaque, a PVC fabric that is fire retardant and totally water-proof (not water-resistant). This retracting patio cover system has a Beaufort wind load rating Scale 10 (up to 63mph) with the fabric fully extended & in use.
A hood with end caps was also used to prevent rain water, leaves and debris from collecting in the folds of fabric when not in use. Purlin covers were requested to prevent rain water, leaves and debris from collecting in the space between the two sections of aluminum (purlins) running from the house to the front posts. Motor operated with remote control.
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The homeowners preferred a more modern design to their entire home. They are very active people and enjoy the outdoors (they both train as triathlete’s). Their desire was for the retractable patio cover system to provide shade on the desk that receives a great deal of afternoon sun. Prior to the installation, it got so hot, the client could not walk on the deck without shoes. Essentially, as much as they enjoy the outdoors, they did not use their deck. Again, with the modern design preference, a traditional roof structure was not their vision. They printed a retractable patio cover picture from Pinterest for the contractor. That was the start of the entire project. In addition to the upper area, they wanted to utilize the area below their deck, as well as create an area for their Jacuzzi Hot Tub. All this work was to be performed while keeping the overall design modern.
UNIQUENESS OR COMPLEXITY OF THE PROJECT
First and foremost was the initial design of the project. The contractor worked with the client for 11 months creating this living area using Chief Architect software. They created numerous different designs & elevations. They looked at every aspect of the design in great detail. For example, the slope of the retractable patio cover structure and if the retractable patio cover base plate would be above or below the transom windows on the house. They revised the width of the structure numerous times, which then affected the posts below with each design change. The width of the space was decided based on the clear span of the structure. There were multiple design options with the retractable patio cover & the contractor looked at each of those options. When ordering the retractable deck cover system, the contractor had to have it fabricated to a fraction of an inch because the cable railing posts where to be directly adjacent to the retractable deck cover posts. There was very little margin for error. Planning was essential!
The deck posts below needed to be replaced, this included new footings. The layout of the posts and the sizes of the posts needed to correspond to the supports of the patio cover structure. The posts for the rail system were designed to duplicate the posts of the retractable patio cover structure. The contractor created a method for draining the rain water from the posts of the retractable patio cover structure to the ground below.
PROJECT RESULTS
One extremely happy homeowner and proud contractor. Our company is honored to work with a client who allowed us to assist them in providing a retractable shading system to keep the homeowners deck cool. We are very proud to have been a part of this project.
This complex and time consuming project met every desire the clients had. After the project was complete, the homeowners told the contractor how excited and pleased they were with the space. That, to us, is what is so critical in our line of work. The comments related to how they enjoyed the entire process and are able to enjoy their lives even more now.
Osborne Architects
Salvage wood portico at Menlo Park green home.
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Design ideas for a contemporary backyard patio in Los Angeles with a pergola.
Sam Crawford Architects
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Inspiration for a contemporary deck in Sydney with a pergola.
Inspiration for a contemporary deck in Sydney with a pergola.
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
A rear view of our Manhattan Beach project showing an L-Shaped wooden trellis, framing the outdoor kitchen and dining area.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary balcony in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, a pergola and glass railing.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary balcony in Los Angeles with with privacy feature, a pergola and glass railing.
austin outdoor design
This is an example of a contemporary ground level deck in Austin with a pergola.
ElementLumber.com
Private balcony Hudson Yards utilizing ipe planters, ipe benches, ipe decking, and ipe pergola.
Design ideas for a small contemporary deck in New York with a container garden and a pergola.
Design ideas for a small contemporary deck in New York with a container garden and a pergola.
Alterra Landscape Design
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Dallas with tile and a pergola.
Outside Space NYC Landscape Design
Zomnia Vasques
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in New York with a container garden and a pergola.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in New York with a container garden and a pergola.
Azul Designs
Inspiration for a contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in Los Angeles with a fire feature and a pergola.
Chicago Roof Deck & Garden
Built-in bench and outdoor furniture
Photo of a large contemporary rooftop deck in Chicago with a fire feature and a pergola.
Photo of a large contemporary rooftop deck in Chicago with a fire feature and a pergola.
Landwell Design + Build Co.
This is an example of a small contemporary courtyard patio in San Luis Obispo with a water feature, concrete pavers and a pergola.
Trim Landscaping
Mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Other with a fire feature, brick pavers and a pergola.
Ventures Design
Jake Steward
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard patio in Detroit with brick pavers and a pergola.
Inspiration for a large contemporary backyard patio in Detroit with brick pavers and a pergola.
Contemporary Outdoor Design Ideas with a Pergola
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