A pergola turns a bare concrete slab into a defined outdoor room. The open-beam structure adds architecture and partial shade, and with the right add-ons it becomes a fully usable space for dining, lounging, or entertaining.
Architecture, not just shade
Where a patio cover is about maximum shade, a pergola is about defining and elevating a space. Clean aluminum beams frame the area, carry lighting and fans, and give the yard a finished, designed look that adds real curb and resale appeal.
Why aluminum over wood here
Wood pergolas crack, splinter, gray out, and need refinishing under constant Vegas UV. Aluminum holds its finish, never rots, and stays straight, so the structure looks as good in year ten as year one. Choose a wood-grain finish for warmth or a smooth modern line.
Make it full shade
Want more than dappled light? Add a louvered roof, a retractable canopy, or privacy screens and the pergola delivers adjustable, full shade while keeping its open feel.
What it costs
Pergolas run $4,500 to $12,000 installed, depending on size, finish, and whether you add a louvered roof or lighting. Tell us your vision and we will get you an exact written estimate.
Pergolas: common questions
What is the difference between a pergola and a patio cover?
A pergola is an open-beam structure that defines a space and gives partial, architectural shade. A patio cover has a solid or louvered roof for full shade. Pergolas are about style and structure; covers are about maximum shade.
Are aluminum pergolas better than wood in Las Vegas?
For the desert, yes. Aluminum pergolas will not crack, warp, splinter, or need refinishing the way wood does under constant UV, and they carry lighting and fans cleanly.
Can a pergola give full shade?
Add a louvered roof, a canopy, or tight-spaced beams and a pergola can deliver full, adjustable shade while keeping its open, architectural look.