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Cedar Pergolas & Patio Covers

Handcrafted cedar shade structures that transform your exposed patio into a cool, comfortable outdoor room — built for DFW summers, designed to last decades.

Stop Losing Your Backyard to the Texas Heat

A concrete patio with no shade in DFW is nearly unusable from May through September. The sun bakes the surface, the heat radiates, and even 6 PM feels brutal without cover. Most homeowners just stop going outside.

A cedar pergola or patio cover changes that completely. Suddenly your patio is a real outdoor room — cool in the shade, comfortable for dinner, perfect for morning coffee, a space your family actually uses every day. We build custom cedar structures that are designed for your yard, sized for your space, and built to handle the Texas climate for decades.

Custom cedar pergola patio cover built by Truhaven Outdoor Living in DFW

Which Is Right for Your Yard?

Pergola (Open Lattice Roof)

Open beam design that creates filtered shade and a defined outdoor structure. Airy, open feel with partial sun filtering through. Perfect for climbing vines, string lights, and a natural aesthetic. Cooler airflow while still providing shade.

Solid Patio Cover

Full solid roof that blocks all sunlight and rain. Creates a true outdoor room that can be used in any weather. Pairs perfectly with ceiling fans and outdoor lighting for year-round comfort. Best if you want maximum shade and rain protection.

Attached Structures

Built directly onto your home as an extension of the roofline. Seamless look, maximum stability, and a clean architectural connection between your home and outdoor space. Most popular choice for patios adjacent to the house.

Freestanding Structures

Standalone pergola or cover placed anywhere in your yard. Perfect for pool areas, garden spaces, or anywhere away from the house where you want a defined outdoor room without attaching to the structure.


Why We Build With Real Cedar Wood

Cedar is the best wood for outdoor structures in the Texas climate — period. It is naturally resistant to moisture, insects, and rot without chemical treatments. It handles DFW's extreme heat, humidity swings, and temperature changes better than pressure-treated pine or composite materials. It ages beautifully, developing a natural silver-grey patina over time, or stays rich with a simple stain or seal.

We don't use aluminum kits or low-grade lumber. Every pergola and patio cover we build starts with real cedar and real craftsmanship — because that's what lasts in Texas.


Every Build Includes

  • Custom design consultation at your home
  • Real cedar wood — beams, posts, and roof structure
  • Custom sizing to fit your exact space
  • Professional installation with concrete footings
  • Built-in electrical wiring for fans and lighting
  • Optional: ceiling fans, outdoor lighting, string light hooks
  • Optional: privacy screens, outdoor curtain hardware
  • Full cleanup and walkthrough on completion

Every Project Is Custom-Priced

Because every pergola and patio cover is designed specifically for your yard, your size, and your features, we price each project individually after a free in-home consultation. We come to you, walk the space, and put together a detailed quote — no guesswork, no hidden fees, no surprises.

Book your free consultation and we'll walk you through exactly what your project will include and what it will cost.

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Pair Your Pergola With the Full Build

A cedar pergola is the perfect shade structure over an outdoor kitchen, or the roof of an outdoor room with premium turf and pavers tying the space together. We build all of it — one company, one project.

Outdoor Kitchens & BBQ

Put your outdoor kitchen under your new pergola for the ultimate entertaining space. Cook, eat, and relax in the shade — all summer long.

Artificial Turf

Premium turf around and beyond your pergola ties the whole outdoor room together. Clean, green, maintenance-free — the perfect complement.


Common Questions About Pergolas & Patio Covers

How much does a cedar pergola cost in DFW?

Every project is custom-sized and custom-designed, so pricing depends on the size, configuration, materials, and features you choose. We provide a free, detailed in-home consultation and quote — no hidden fees, no surprises. Call us or book online to get started.

What is the difference between a pergola and a patio cover?

A pergola has an open lattice roof — it provides partial shade and a defined structure but lets some sunlight through. A patio cover has a solid roof that blocks all sunlight and rain. Pergolas are popular for a more open, airy feel; patio covers are better if you want full protection from Texas sun and rain.

Why use cedar for pergolas in Texas?

Cedar is naturally resistant to moisture, insects, and rot — making it one of the best wood choices for outdoor structures in the Texas climate. It handles the heat, humidity, and temperature swings of DFW better than most other woods, and it ages beautifully without requiring heavy maintenance.

Can you add fans and lighting to a pergola?

Yes. We wire all electrical into every pergola and patio cover build. Ceiling fans, outdoor lighting, string lights — whatever you want integrated, we build it in from the start so it looks clean and finished, not like an afterthought.

Do pergolas add value to your home in Texas?

Yes. Covered outdoor living space is one of the most sought-after features in the DFW real estate market. A well-built cedar pergola or patio cover adds significant value to your home and is a major selling point in Southlake, Frisco, Plano, and other DFW communities.

Ready to Add Shade to Your Backyard?

Free in-home consultation. We come to you, walk your patio, and design the perfect pergola or patio cover for your space — no pressure, no obligation.

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