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The completed Overhill project in Garden Oaks — a black louvered pergola with a privacy screen and mounted television over a concrete patio
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Overhill Project: Lattice Pergola and Privacy Screen in Garden Oaks

Shade and privacy for a patio that reflected too much sun — a channel lattice aluminum pergola with a bronze Hercules top, a privacy screen, a ceiling fan and a mounted TV, with the daylight indoors kept intact.

NeighborhoodGarden Oaks
Project TypeAluminum Pergola Installation
DesignerChris
Investment$30,000 – $35,000
TagsPergolas, Outdoor Living
01 — Overview

This backyard renovation in Houston, Texas, was designed to provide the homeowners with much-needed shade and privacy while maintaining natural light in their main living area. The original patio reflected so much sunlight that it felt overwhelming, especially after time spent at the pool. Our goal was to create a structure that offered relief from the sun without blocking views or darkening the interior of the home.

Design Approach

We designed and built a channel lattice pergola with bronze Hercules panels, spaced every eight inches to filter UV rays while still allowing sunlight to pass through. The result is a comfortable shaded retreat that feels 10–15° cooler while preserving brightness indoors. To enhance comfort and usability, we installed a ceiling fan with a dedicated switch, as well as a lattice privacy screen along the back. This not only blocks views of the nearby commercial building but also created the perfect place to mount a TV, turning the patio into a functional entertainment space.

02 — Features
  • 01Channel Lattice Pergola
  • 02Bronze Hercules Top
  • 03UV Protection & Cooling
  • 04Ceiling Fan Installation
  • 05Privacy Screen
  • 06TV Mount & Wiring
03 — Walkthrough

Walk the project.

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04 — Gallery

Detail & craft.

Looking up into the Overhill pergola, with its louvered blades and the shade screen drawn along one side
The Overhill pergola standing against the white elevation of the house, with the patio beneath it
The Overhill pergola seen across the pool, with the house and terrace behind it
The Overhill pergola from the yard, with the privacy screen and the new planting along the fence line
The Overhill pergola with its horizontal slats and mounted screen above the seating area
Aerial view of the Overhill pergola and patio alongside the house
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