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Modern aluminum louvered patio cover in a South Bay backyard showing adjustable pitch and integrated lighting
Hardscape & Patios

Patio Covers, Pergolas and Louvered Roofs: Shade for South Bay Sun

Open pergolas, solid patio covers, louvered roofs, shade sails and retractable canopies each handle South Bay conditions differently. Here is how to choose based on orientation, use, and climate.

7 min read
A Peninsula backyard with a slatted pergola patio in the foreground and fog rolling over the distant hills
Bay Area Outdoor Living

Designing for Bay Area Microclimates: Fog, Heat and Wind

The Bay Area is not one climate. Fog on the Peninsula, heat in the South Bay, and afternoon wind through the gaps all change how a backyard should be designed.

7 min read