Front Courtyard Makeover

We recently completed a project for some homeowners that were looking to makeover the front entry-way of their home into a courtyard with a flagstone patio and Alumawood pergola.  After meeting with the owners and the landscape contractor, who was the general contractor for the project, we nailed down a design and went to work.  Material for the pergola was ordered from Structall Building Systems while excavation and demo work of the old existing flower beds were done by the landscape contractor. 

Once the excavation and demo part of the project was completed, Innovative Home Solutions dug holes and set footings for the posts of what would later be a lattice pergola.  Measurements were taken and the post locations were laid out and marked with fluorescent paint.  4 holes were dug 24” deep where the posts were to be located and then structural aluminum 3x3 posts were set in concrete to form the foundation of the pergola.

The structural footings and concrete were allowed to set-up overnight before the landscape contractor returned to lay a beautiful flagstone patio, a dry river bed extending across the patio and front of the home, and new landscaping beds out front with shrubs and perennials.

The flagstone grout was allowed to dry and then Innovative Home Solutions returned to finish work on the Alumawood pergola.  The decorative posts were built and attached to the 3x3 aluminum structural footings that were set on day one of the build.  3x8 support beams and 2x6 rafters were cut to size.  The homeowners chose the scallop end cut style for the ends of beams and rafters, which were hand-cut on site and capped with color injection molded caps.

After the framework was completed, the 2x2 lattice tubes were cut to size, capped with beveled end caps and installed utilizing 2-1/2” sheet metal screws.  The end result is a structure that is color matched perfectly with the home, provides a shaded patio area for the homeowners to enjoy, and is a unique addition that sets the home apart from the other homes in the neighborhood. 

We are honored to have been a part of this project.  And with a lifetime warranty on the paint finish, the owners will be able to enjoy their new addition without the hassle of any maintenance in the years to come.

What unique area do you have on your home that could benefit from the addition of a patio structure?