Custom Built Pergolas

Shade & Style Built for Colorado’s Climate

Wooden deck under construction on a backyard patio, with partially built roof and lattice structure, surrounded by a white fence and neighboring houses.

A custom pergola is the perfect solution for Colorado homeowners who want to add beauty, function, and value to their property. Whether you’re dreaming of a covered pergola for shade and shelter or an open pergola for that classic, airy feel, Griffin Decks & Covers designs and builds pergolas that are made to last and made to impress.

Elevated wooden deck with pergola, string lights, and glass doors.

Why Add a Pergola to Your Colorado Home?

Colorado’s unique climate is no secret to those who have settled in the Front Range to enjoy the beauty. Our 300+ days of sunshine, unpredictable rain showers, and snowy winters makes pergolas a practical and beautiful addition to your deck or backyard.

✔ Shade From Harsh Sun

A pergola offers a stylish solution to the strong midday sun exposure and high UVs, especially at high elevation. Add a retractable canopy or lattice for extra shade and comfort during the summer months.

✔ Protection From the Elements

Covered pergolas provide shelter from light rain, snow, and hail—so you can still enjoy your outdoor space no matter the forecast, especially important with Colorado’s quickly changing weather.

✔ Year-Round Outdoor Enjoyment

Pair your pergola with a patio heater, and you’ve got an inviting space for all four seasons—whether you’re sipping coffee in spring watching the snow-capped mountains or hosting friends in the fall hosting a Broncos watch party.

✔ Great for Entertaining

Create the ultimate cozy outdoor lounge, dining area, or reading nook. Pergolas are the perfect base for string lights, climbing vines, and hanging plants—everything you need for a dreamy backyard escape.

Outdoor patio with a modern metal pergola, dining table, chairs, loungers, and surrounding garden, sunny day.

A modern house with a large sunroom featuring tall windows and a wooden pergola on the patio. There is outdoor seating and a stone fire pit under the pergola, with a built-in grill station nearby.

The top of a covered wooden lattice pergola.

Covered vs. Uncovered Pergolas: What’s Right for You?

At Griffin Decks & Covers, we build both.

Covered Pergolas

A covered pergola is ideal if you want to maximize comfort and usability year-round. These structures offer shade and protection from Colorado’s high-altitude sun, sudden summer storms, and winter snowfall.

Our covered pergolas can be built with durable materials like:

Polycarbonate roofing for filtered natural light and UV protection
Wood or composite slats for a warm, rustic aesthetic
Metal panels for a sleek, modern look that offers complete overhead coverage

Covered pergolas are perfect for:

Creating an outdoor living room or dining space
Adding privacy from nearby neighbors or roads
Protecting furniture and grilling areas from the elements
Extending the functional use of your deck or patio

Plus, with the option to integrate lighting, fans, or heaters, your covered pergola becomes a true outdoor extension of your home.

Uncovered Pergolas

If you're looking for a more open, airy structure, an uncovered pergola offers beauty, simplicity, and design flexibility. These are perfect for homeowners who want to add visual interest and charm without fully enclosing the space.

Uncovered pergolas work beautifully as: