Patio Covers in Tarrytown, Austin, TX

Why did this Tarrytown home need a patio cover?

The homeowner had a great rooftop deck over the garage, but no protection from the sun. Central Texas summers push past 100 degrees for weeks, and that deck baked. The goal was simple: make that space usable again.

• The deck sits on top of the detached garage, not the main house
• No existing shade or cover was in place
• The homeowner came to us through Renaissance on Oct 28, 2024

Why build it freestanding instead of attaching it to the house?

This is where the job got interesting, and where a lot of homeowners get the wrong advice. Many patio covers bolt into the home with a ledger board, but this deck sat on the garage, away from the house wall. Drilling a ledger into a structure just to hang a cover invites water intrusion and stress the framing was never designed for. Instead, we spec'd the Moderno as a fully freestanding unit that carries its own load on its own posts. That choice keeps the garage weather-tight and lets the cover stand on its own, exactly where the homeowner uses the deck.

• Freestanding posts carry the full roof load
• No penetrations into the home or garage wall
• Layout was set to match how the deck is actually used

Why is aluminum the right material for Austin?

Aluminum handles our climate better than wood or many alternatives. It won't warp in relentless heat, and it resists the dents and pitting that Central Texas hail can leave behind. The powder-coated finish also shrugs off cedar pollen season, so a quick rinse keeps it clean.

• Moderno aluminum frame with a factory powder-coat finish
• Won't rot, split, or attract termites like wood posts can
• Low upkeep between our pollen-heavy springs and blazing summers

How did the installation go?

Our crew completed the full build in a single day on Dec 19, 2024. Setting a freestanding cover on an elevated deck takes careful post placement, since the frame has to be level and true without leaning on the house. Materials for the job came through suppliers including ABC Supply Co. and Lansing Building Products.

• Posts set and squared on the garage deck first
• Roof panels and framing assembled on top

What was the result?

The homeowner ended up with a shaded rooftop retreat that's ready for the next Austin summer. The cover looks clean and modern, and it stands entirely on its own. This project fell in the $20k–$25k range for a retail install.

• Usable outdoor space restored on the garage deck
• Modern low-profile roofline that fits the Tarrytown home
• Zero attachment points into the residence