This Rancho San Diego backyard had a pool, a hot tub and a rotted wood pergola in the middle of it.For a husband and wife who like to entertain, the old structure was the wrong centerpiece: worn, high maintenance and in the way of a solar plan they wanted to keep open for the future.
They compared several companies and chose Southwest Builders for a design that was built around solar from the start, at a competitive price. We demolished the old pergola and cleaned the site, then installed a custom Four Seasons Elitewood Solar Ready aluminum
patio cover on a double support beam with hidden steel reinforcement, so the structure can carry panels when they are ready. Five days from demolition to finish.
The backyard now has shade over the entertaining space, a cover that matches the pool and spa layout, and a roof that is ready to earn its keep the day the solar goes on. The homeowners left five-star reviews on both Google and Yelp for the craftsmanship and professionalism.
Had the old pergola stayed, it would have kept eating repairs and would have had to come down anyway before any solar could go up. If you are planning solar and need shade in the meantime, picture a cover built to do both. We would love to build it.
