Photo: T. Bouras

Festoon lights are affixed to the underside of the roof with small D-rings. Photo: T. Bouras

Photo: T. Bouras

Photo: T. Bouras

Photo: T. Bouras

Photo: T. Bouras

“Before” A very low and leaky roof.

“Before”

I replaced the vinyl siding on this wall with reclaimed cedar boards.

The homeowner selected smoked Lexan roof panels to provide shade while still admitting lots of daylight, and most importantly, keeping the rain away. These Tuftex panels are strong and durable.

I replaced an aging wooden patio cover with corrugated fiberglass panels – low and leaky – with a tall freestanding steel shade pergola, topped with smoked Lexan panels to shed rain.  This functional modern intervention will in time join the other metal panels in the garden in taking on a rusted finish.

I also installed a gutter and rain catchment barrel, and replaced vinyl siding with reclaimed cedar.  Finally, I created a steel gate from a punchout panel to replace a worn-out chain-link gate.