Backyard Pavilions and Shade Structures

When the weather is great—as it often is here in Southern California—you want to spend as much time outside as possible.  And with that comes adding amenities that bring the comforts of home to your backyard.

Pavilions and shade structures are the first step in creating that “outdoor living room” feel.  The shade and protection from rain that they provide extend the amount of time you can be outside, as well as their protection of what lies underneath, such as a television, kitchen space, or comfortable furniture, or all of the above.

There are plenty of other advantages to having a pavilion added to your backyard:

  • Extension of the house.If they are designed to reflect the architecture of your home—as they should be—they can serve as an almost seamless addition that veritably grows the amount of living space your entire house offers.
  • Appeal to future buyers.Their increasing popularity will make having one a key asset when you go to put your home on the market.
  • Backyard maintenance.If you appreciate the outdoors but don’t love gardening so much, more hardscape is for you.  A pavilion will improve the usability of your backyard without really increasing its maintenance needs, especially if you go with vinyl or other non-organic material over wood.
  • Protection from the elements.
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Not only do you have a roof over your head now, but you can screen the sides or fully enclose it to keep out rain, insects, or late day sun while still enjoying the smell and cool breeze of outdoor air.

  • Entertaining in the age of COVID.What better way to maintain social distancing in person than to let everyone stay outside and comfortably so?
  • A pool complement.If you’re not a sunbather but you enjoy a dip in the pool once in a while, a shade structure is a great piece to have near the shallow end when you’re taking a break from the water.
When you’re ready to commit to building a pavilion out back, contact a local landscape contractor who can help you develop its design, secure the permitting, and build your new addition.
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Jorge CortezContractor and Owner
California Landscape Licensed Contractor. Having grown up right here in Santa Barbara, Jorge Cortez graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 2007 and went on to join the United States Marine Corps. After completing a tour in Afghanistan and receiving an honorable discharge, Cortez continued his education at Santa Barbara City College. Today, with over fifteen years of experience in landscape maintenance, he combines his passion for the land with his business acumen as owner of SB Evolution Landscape.
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