Pergolas, Pavilions & Covered Spaces
Cedar and timber-frame pergolas, pavilions and covered patios designed to host fire tables and fireplaces safely.
- Typical size: 12 x 12 to 20 x 30 ft
- Materials: Cedar, timber, steel
- Roof: Open, slatted, louvered or solid
What it is, and why it works.
A pergola or pavilion gives a fire feature a roof, a ceiling for string lights and a sense of enclosure. Cedar, timber and steel structures shade the patio in summer, shelter guests from the rain and hold fans, heaters and lighting. With the right clearances, they also host fire tables and fireplaces beautifully.
Fire and framing need careful coordination, so we design the structure and the fire feature together: beam heights, roof materials, clearances and non-combustible zones. Across Nashville's many covered porches and backyard pavilions, adding a pergola turns a patio from fair-weather to four-season.
Four things done right.
Designed with fire in mind
Beam heights and clearances planned for the burner.
Cedar, timber or steel
Materials that weather well in Tennessee.
Lighting and fans
Wiring planned for lights, heaters and ceiling fans.
Open or roofed
Louvered, slatted or solid roofs to suit.
From idea to pergolas & pavilions.
- 01
Design the structure
Size, posts, beams and roof.
- 02
Footings and posts
Foundation and framing.
- 03
Roof and finish
Rafters, roofing and stain.
- 04
Fire and lighting
Fire feature, wiring and lighting.
Often built together.
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We install this service in 28 cities, from Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Pergolas & Pavilions: common questions
Can I put a fire pit under a pergola?
Only if clearances and the structure allow it. Open pergolas need generous overhead space, and a roofed pavilion generally calls for gas features with proper listings. We design the combination safely.
Do I need a permit for a pergola?
Many cities require one for permanent structures. We check local rules and handle drawings where needed.
How do I get a price for pergolas & pavilions?
Fill in the form or call 615-357-7797. We schedule a free visit, bring samples and send a written estimate that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about pergolas & pavilions?
A free visit, real samples and a written estimate. A real person calls back, usually the same day.