Types, features &
straight answers.

A pergola usually has an open or adjustable roof — slats, louvers, or fabric — so you get filtered light and airflow. A patio cover is typically a solid roof for full shade and rain protection. Many South Florida yards blend both in one layout. We’ll help you pick based on how you actually use the space.

Adjustable aluminum blades you open for sun and close for shade or rain, usually with a remote (and sometimes an app). It’s a strong fit when weather shifts mid-afternoon and you want one structure that can do both. See louvered roofs for more detail.

Same open-close idea without a full motor package. Common for freestanding cabana layouts by the pool or as a lounge zone when you want control with a simpler system.

Angled slats that stay put. You get classic stripe shade, strong airflow, and fewer moving parts than motorized. Great when you like the look and don’t need day-to-day blade adjustments.

A fabric canopy on an aluminum frame that slides open for full sun or pulls closed for shade. Lighter visual feel than solid louvers — still a structure we plan around your yard, not a pop-up canopy.

Full shade and rain cover with insulated panels — more patio cover than open pergola. Ideal when you want a dry outdoor room for dining, TV, or cooking. See patio covers.

Attached ties into the house so shade reads as architecture. Freestanding sits on its own when the wall isn’t the right place. Poolside puts shade at the water’s edge — often with lounge, kitchen, or screens nearby. Layout is half the decision; roof style is the other half.

Yes — hybrid layouts are common. Louvers over the lounge, insulated cover over the cook zone, one continuous look. We plan zones so the structure feels intentional, not pieced together.

Yes — we plan lighting and fans with the structure so night use and still heat aren’t an afterthought. Exact fixtures get confirmed on the consult for your layout and electrical path.

Screens and privacy walls help with bugs and neighbors. We can design them with the pergola or as a follow-on. See screens & privacy.

Often yes — grill islands and cook zones under the same roof are a popular South Florida combo. We size shade and clearance around how you cook. See outdoor kitchens.

Remote control is common on motorized louver packages. Sensors and app control are available on some systems — we confirm what your selected system supports on the consultation. We don’t invent brand names or promise features we haven’t scoped for your project.

Heaters can be part of the outdoor-room conversation for cooler evenings. Options depend on the structure, clearances, and how you use the space — we’ll talk through what’s practical on the visit rather than claim every brand or install type.

Insulated solid roofs are planned with drainage in mind so water leaves the structure cleanly. Gutter details are sized to the roof and site during design.

Powder-coated aluminum finishes are the usual path for South Florida — durable color that holds up to sun and coastal air. We’ll show finish options that fit your house on the consult.

Yes — attached designs are very common here. We look at the wall, roof line, and how you exit the house so the structure feels like part of the architecture.

Many yards need more than one spot — dining, lounge, cook, pool. We map zones first, then choose roof types and posts so the whole backyard reads as one plan.

Poolside shade is about clearances, how you move around the water, and how the structure relates to the deck. Local rules and site conditions vary — we review your property in person and design honestly for the space rather than quoting generic code claims online.

Yes. After you approve the design, we coordinate drawings, engineering, permitting, and required inspections. Requirements vary by city — you don’t chase the paperwork alone.

When applicable, we help prepare the package your association needs and walk the process with you so the design has a clear path through review.

It depends on design, permitting, and HOA. Once we’ve seen the property, we walk the timeline with you in plain language — no guessing from a phone quote.

No. The visit is free. You get a written plan. You decide if and when to move forward.

Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach — based at 3000 Stirling Rd #136, Hollywood, FL 33021. Call (754) 274-8480 or email info@easypergola.com.

Every project is different — size, roof type, finishes, and site conditions all matter. That’s why the consultation is free. We measure, then you get a written proposal before you commit. We don’t publish one-size dollar amounts that won’t match your yard.

Flexible options are available for qualified homeowners. Terms are subject to lender approval. See financing or ask on the consult.

South Florida sun, rain, and humidity are hard on wood over time. Powder-coated aluminum is the usual recommendation for low-maintenance outdoor structures that keep their look — we’ll still talk through what fits your house and HOA.

Heat is why most people want shade. Afternoon rain pushes many homeowners toward louvers they can close or an insulated cover over key zones. Near the coast, we favor finishes and details that hold up in salt air — general guidance we refine once we’ve seen your property.