Patio Covers in Cherry Creek, Austin, TX

Why did this Cherry Creek home need a new patio cover?

The backyard had no real shade and no proper foundation for a cover. The homeowner wanted a usable outdoor space that could handle Austin's long, hot season without constant upkeep.

• Referred to us by a past customer, so expectations were high
• No existing slab strong enough to anchor a permanent structure
• A wood cover would rot, warp, and fade fast in this climate

What did our crew find when we started?

The first thing we confirmed on site was that we couldn't just set posts and go. The ground in this part of 78745 sits over limestone-heavy soil that shifts and drains poorly. That matters for a patio cover, because posts need a stable, level base or the whole structure racks over time. So we planned a new concrete slab from the start rather than trying to work off patchy old paving. That single decision is what a lot of homeowners get wrong when they price a cover cheap and skip the foundation.

• Slab poured by ATX Barrera's Concrete before the cover went up
• Fresh concrete cured to support anchored posts
• Layout squared to the home's existing rear wall

What materials did we use, and why?

We installed the Renaissance Patio Fresco Model, an insulated aluminum cover. Aluminum was the clear choice for this Austin backyard.

Here is the reasoning. Central Texas throws everything at an outdoor structure: 100-degree-plus afternoons, spring hail, and thick cedar pollen every winter. Wood swells and cracks under that cycle, and it needs sealing every couple of years. Aluminum does not rot, does not feed termites, and rinses clean when the pollen coats it. The Fresco panels also carry an insulated core, so the space underneath stays noticeably cooler than a bare metal roof would. That means the homeowner gets shade that actually feels comfortable in July.

• Insulated roof panels to cut heat transfer
• Powder-coated aluminum frame that resists fading
• Materials sourced through Lansing Building Products and ABC Supply Co.

How did the installation go?

This was a multi-day build, not a one-afternoon job. We removed and replaced the existing patio cover roof section, then set the new Fresco structure once the slab was ready.

• Old cover roof stripped and hauled off first
• New posts anchored into the cured concrete
• Fresco panels fitted and sealed to the home
• Wrapped and completed on Feb 20, 2024

What were the results?

The homeowner ended up with a solid, shaded outdoor room that needs almost no maintenance. It handles sun, storms, and pollen season without complaint.

• A permanent slab that won't shift on limestone soil
• A cover built to outlast a wood alternative by decades
• Clean lines that match the back of the 1980s-era home