Patio Covers in the Portland Metro Area
Building a patio cover in your backyard will allow you to use your deck or patio rain or shine. An outdoor patio cover extends your living space and enhances the beauty, comfort, and function of your deck or patio area. Patio covers offer shade, protection from the elements, and a covered structure for relaxing, dining, entertaining, and enjoying the outdoors. At Dick’s Evergreen Fence and Deck, we have 45 years of experience designing, constructing, and installing outdoor living structures that beautify our customers’ homes. We can help you choose between different patio cover designs and materials and show you our portfolio of outdoor patio cover ideas so that you can decide which one is right for you. Call us to set up a consultation for installing a patio cover in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Aloha, Banks, Forest Grove, Tigard, Northwest Portland, or Southwest Portland.
Benefits of Installing a Patio Cover for Shade
Building a patio cover will allow you many more opportunities to use your outdoor living space. Depending on the patio cover design you choose, a covered patio or deck can become an extension of your indoor living area. Covered patios offer space to dine, relax, spend time outdoors, enjoy time with friends and family, and lounge by the pool. Investing in patio construction offers these benefits:
- Extend your indoor living space to the outdoors.
- Enjoy your patio or deck any time of year, in any weather.
- Protect your patio or deck from animals, sun, and rain.
- Enhance the comfort of your deck or patio.
- Make it easier to install lighting, outdoor speakers, and an outdoor fan.
- Improve the curb appeal and value of your home.
- Encourage your family to use your deck or patio more often.
Outdoor Patio Cover Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Living Space
Choosing the right design and materials for your patio cover will add to the value and beauty of your home while also creating a functional outdoor living space. The design and materials you choose will depend on your home’s architecture, your aesthetic preferences, the climate in your area, and your budget. Our contractors have years of experience designing and installing outdoor patio covers, and they can help you evaluate patio cover designs and outdoor patio cover ideas to choose the perfect options for your home:
- Freestanding Patio Covers – A freestanding patio cover is not attached to any of the exterior walls of your home. It is built over a patio next to a pool or spa or is in your backyard and not attached to your home.
- Attached Patio Covers – An attached patio cover is built over a deck or patio attached to your home. The patio cover will extend from an exterior wall of your home, using that wall as part of its support structure. They offer a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living.
- Solid Patio Covers – A solid patio cover has a solid roof without open slats or lattices. It offers maximum protection from sun, wind, rain, and hail. It’s much easier to install lighting, outdoor fans, skylights, and other amenities on a solid patio cover. Solid patio coverings are also much more durable and versatile and allow you to use your patio in all weather.
- Gable Patio Covers – A gable patio cover design looks like a gable roof. It has a peak and open ceilings and can still withstand heavy wind. Gable patio covers can complement your home’s architecture and enhance its value and curb appeal.
- Aluminum Patio Covers – Aluminum patio covers are durable, weather-resistant, and resistant to decay, corrosion, and pests. These metal patio covers are very easy to maintain.
- Natural Wood Patio Covers – Natural wood patio covers are affordable, beautiful, and durable. They can be treated to resist moisture and effects of the sun. A wood patio cover could be treated with a solid color stain, making it virtually any color imaginable, or it could be treated with a semi-transparent or transparent stain for a more natural look. It’s important to remember that the more pigment in the stain, the longer it will last, reducing the frequency of additional applications.
Choosing a Patio Cover Construction Contractor
It’s very important to choose a qualified, experienced contractor to design and fabricate your patio cover. Our estimators and contractors have years of experience, extensive training and qualifications, and we are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We can handle all necessary 
permitting and make sure your patio cover is properly constructed and installed for maximum safety and durability. We stand by our work and ensure it’s done correctly the first time. We also offer deck construction services, fence construction, automated gate installation, and other garden accents like pergolas, arbors, and trellises. Our goal is to transform your yard into a beautiful, comfortable, and functional outdoor living space that adds value to your home and helps you and your family enjoy the outdoors.
Get Started on Patio Cover Design & Construction
Are you ready to enhance the beauty, comfort, and function of your outdoor living space with the installation of a patio cover in the Portland Metro area or Hillsboro, OR? Our team at Dick’s Evergreen Fence and Deck can help. We offer quality workmanship, fair and transparent pricing, and exceptional customer service. Our team will work closely with you to choose the perfect patio cover design and materials and ensure the results exceed your expectations. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a consultation.