Pergolas, fences, and a backyard that can take a Texas summer

A Dallas backyard without shade is a three-month showpiece you cannot sit in. Pergolas, patio covers, and outdoor kitchens only work here if they are designed for heat, west sun, and the way you actually entertain.

Cover first

Start with the roof over the seating and the grill. Cedar, engineered lumber, or a solid patio cover — we spec what the span and the HOA will take, then we run ceiling fans and lighting so the space works after dark.

Fence and kitchen on the same plan

A new fence that ignores the outdoor kitchen, or a kitchen that dumps smoke at the neighbor’s window, is a redo waiting to happen. We draw them together: structure, utilities, and finish.