Transform your outdoor space into a sheltered, stylish extension of your home with a custom roof structure from Paul Construction. Whether you’re envisioning a covered patio, roofed pergola, or full enclosed outdoor room, our team brings the expertise, design flexibility, and construction quality to deliver stunning, durable results.
A roof structure (patio roof, covered patio, roofed deck) offers the perfect blend of beauty, comfort, and function. It lets you enjoy your outdoor living space in sun or rain, increases property value, and elevates your home’s curb appeal.
A roof structure (patio roof, covered patio, roofed deck) offers the perfect blend of beauty, comfort, and function. It lets you enjoy your outdoor living space in sun or rain, increases property value, and elevates your home’s curb appeal.
Why Choose a Roof Structure?
1. Extend Outdoor Usability
With a roof overhead, your patio or deck becomes usable year-round. Rain, intense sun, or light storms won’t force you inside. You’ll gain a protected space for dining, relaxing, or entertaining.
2. Protection from the Elements
A roofed outdoor area shields furniture, flooring, and décor from UV damage, precipitation, and weather wear. This helps preserve your investment in outdoor furnishings and surfaces.
3. Architectural Enhancement
A well-designed roof structure becomes a signature architectural element. With choices in roof styles, materials, and finishes, the structure can blend seamlessly with your home or stand out as a statement addition.
4. Increased Property Value
Outdoor living spaces with quality roofing often raise resale desirability. Buyers love covered patios, sunrooms, and roofed porches as functional bonus rooms.
5. Energy Efficiency & Shade
By shading windows, doors, and walls adjacent to the patio, your roof structure can reduce solar heat gain inside the home — helping to lower cooling costs in warm seasons.
With a roof overhead, your patio or deck becomes usable year-round. Rain, intense sun, or light storms won’t force you inside. You’ll gain a protected space for dining, relaxing, or entertaining.
2. Protection from the Elements
A roofed outdoor area shields furniture, flooring, and décor from UV damage, precipitation, and weather wear. This helps preserve your investment in outdoor furnishings and surfaces.
3. Architectural Enhancement
A well-designed roof structure becomes a signature architectural element. With choices in roof styles, materials, and finishes, the structure can blend seamlessly with your home or stand out as a statement addition.
4. Increased Property Value
Outdoor living spaces with quality roofing often raise resale desirability. Buyers love covered patios, sunrooms, and roofed porches as functional bonus rooms.
5. Energy Efficiency & Shade
By shading windows, doors, and walls adjacent to the patio, your roof structure can reduce solar heat gain inside the home — helping to lower cooling costs in warm seasons.
Types & Styles of Roof Structures
At Paul Construction, we offer multiple roof-structure types to suit style, function, and budget:
| Roof Type | Key Characteristics | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Lean-to / Shed Style | Single slope, pitched away from the home | Budget-friendly, simple extension off existing wall. |
| Gable / Cathedral Roof | Two sloping sides forming a peak, vaulted interior profile | Dramatic ceiling plane, strong airflow and visual height. |
| Hip Roof | Slopes on all sides toward a ridge or peak | Balanced, durable in high winds or snow climates. |
| Pavilion / Stand-alone Roof | Freestanding roof over a patio or outdoor structure | Great for detached outdoor rooms or poolside covers. |
| Louvered / Adjustable Roof | Louvers that open or slide for light control | Maximum flexibility in changing weather conditions. |
Materials, Components & Construction
Structural Framing
We use pressure-treated or engineered lumber, structural steel, or aluminum framing (depending on design) to frame the main roof support. Beams, rafters, purlins, and headers are sized to handle loads and span distances safely.
Roof Surfaces & Cladding
Choices may include:
• Asphalt shingles (matching your home’s roof)
• Metal roofing (standing seam, corrugated panels)
• Polycarbonate / translucent panels (for diffused light)
• Composite insulated panels (for insulated, all-season spaces)
Waterproofing, Flashing & Drainage
Proper flashing, underlayment, gutters, downspouts, and drainage channels are essential. We integrate seamless gutters and hidden drainage systems to keep water away from your home and prevent damage.
Finishes & Trim
For aesthetic harmony, posts, trim, soffits, and fascia can be matched to your home’s style. You can choose decorative beams, exposed rafters, coffered ceilings, or custom moldings.
Optional Extras & Features
• Skylights or glass panels for natural light
• Integrated lighting, fans, and electrical wiring
• Enclosures (screens, glass walls, sliding doors) to convert to three- or four-season rooms
• Automated or motorized louver control systems
• Ceiling treatments (tongue & groove, beadboard, TR value enhancements)
Roof Surfaces & Cladding
Choices may include:
• Asphalt shingles (matching your home’s roof)
• Metal roofing (standing seam, corrugated panels)
• Polycarbonate / translucent panels (for diffused light)
• Composite insulated panels (for insulated, all-season spaces)
Waterproofing, Flashing & Drainage
Proper flashing, underlayment, gutters, downspouts, and drainage channels are essential. We integrate seamless gutters and hidden drainage systems to keep water away from your home and prevent damage.
Finishes & Trim
For aesthetic harmony, posts, trim, soffits, and fascia can be matched to your home’s style. You can choose decorative beams, exposed rafters, coffered ceilings, or custom moldings.
Optional Extras & Features
• Skylights or glass panels for natural light
• Integrated lighting, fans, and electrical wiring
• Enclosures (screens, glass walls, sliding doors) to convert to three- or four-season rooms
• Automated or motorized louver control systems
• Ceiling treatments (tongue & groove, beadboard, TR value enhancements)
Paul Construction’s Process for Roofed Patio Projects
1. Consultation & Design
We begin with an on-site consultation to understand your vision, take measurements, analyze site conditions (roof tie-in, drainage, foundation), and review material options.
2. Engineering & Permitting
Our design team produces structural drawings and submits for local permits. We ensure compliance with wind, snow, and code loads.
3. Site Preparation & Foundations
Posts may require concrete piers, footings, or slab tie-ins. We prep the site, locate utilities, and ensure proper drainage.
4. Framing & Roofing
We erect the structure, install rafters, roof decking or purlins, flashing, and roofing surface. We follow best practices to avoid leaks and ensure longevity.
5. Finishes & Integration
Trim, fascia, guttering, penetrations, lighting, and optional enclosures are installed. Any necessary transitions or tie-ins to your home (e.g. fascia connections) are handled carefully.
6. Inspection & Quality Assurance
We perform final inspections, waterproofing checks, and ensure the structure meets quality, safety, and aesthetic standards.
7. Warranty & Support
We back our work with a craftsmanship warranty and guide you on maintenance to preserve the structure for decades.
We begin with an on-site consultation to understand your vision, take measurements, analyze site conditions (roof tie-in, drainage, foundation), and review material options.
2. Engineering & Permitting
Our design team produces structural drawings and submits for local permits. We ensure compliance with wind, snow, and code loads.
3. Site Preparation & Foundations
Posts may require concrete piers, footings, or slab tie-ins. We prep the site, locate utilities, and ensure proper drainage.
4. Framing & Roofing
We erect the structure, install rafters, roof decking or purlins, flashing, and roofing surface. We follow best practices to avoid leaks and ensure longevity.
5. Finishes & Integration
Trim, fascia, guttering, penetrations, lighting, and optional enclosures are installed. Any necessary transitions or tie-ins to your home (e.g. fascia connections) are handled carefully.
6. Inspection & Quality Assurance
We perform final inspections, waterproofing checks, and ensure the structure meets quality, safety, and aesthetic standards.
7. Warranty & Support
We back our work with a craftsmanship warranty and guide you on maintenance to preserve the structure for decades.
Why Paul Construction?
• Years of experience in outdoor structure design and roofed patios
• Full in-house design, engineering, and construction capabilities
• Licensed, insured, and code-compliant in Pennsylvania
• Customized solutions tailored to your home’s architecture
• Commitment to durable materials and workmanship
• Transparent pricing, permitting support, and clear communication
Let us extend your living space upward, not just outward. A roof structure built by Paul Construction becomes more than a shelter — it becomes a beautiful, usable room that enhances how you live outdoors.
• Full in-house design, engineering, and construction capabilities
• Licensed, insured, and code-compliant in Pennsylvania
• Customized solutions tailored to your home’s architecture
• Commitment to durable materials and workmanship
• Transparent pricing, permitting support, and clear communication
Let us extend your living space upward, not just outward. A roof structure built by Paul Construction becomes more than a shelter — it becomes a beautiful, usable room that enhances how you live outdoors.
Ready to bring your dream roofed patio to life?
Contact Paul Construction today for a free consultation and estimate. Let’s design a roof structure that blends functionality, elegance, and durability.
Post and Beam Additions in Skippack, PA
Choosing a post and beam is a style of construction, one that allows you to see the supporting framework of the addition, makes a beautiful home that will stand apart from conventional framing styles. Paul Construction LLC has a vast background of experience when it comes to post and beam additions to your home, and can complete the job in an efficient and cost effective manner, creating a space that will look beautiful for years to come.
Whether you’re expanding your living space or enhancing your home’s architectural character, post and beam construction offers timeless appeal and structural integrity. Our team works closely with homeowners to design additions that complement existing layouts while introducing open, light-filled environments that feel both rustic and refined.
A new addition for your home can offer a great new open space for you and your family, but a post and beam style addition will add a beautiful look to that space. Whether you use it for entertaining guests, or a place for your family to relax, your post and beam addition should be custom fit to match your home and your preferences. Paul Construction can help you get the post and beam addition that is right for you.
Why Choose Post and Beam Construction?
Post and beam additions are more than just structural upgrades—they’re visual statements. The exposed framework creates a sense of openness and craftsmanship that’s hard to replicate with conventional framing. These additions are ideal for homeowners who value natural materials, vaulted ceilings, and a warm, inviting aesthetic.
At Paul Construction & Awning in Skippack, PA, we use premium-grade timber and precision joinery to ensure every beam is both functional and beautiful. Whether you’re building a sunroom, great room, or extended living area, our post and beam solutions are tailored to your space, budget, and long-term goals.
Built for Beauty, Engineered for Longevity
Every post and beam addition is custom-designed to match your home’s architectural style. We offer a range of finishes, rooflines, and window configurations to ensure your new space blends seamlessly with your existing structure. Our construction process is streamlined for efficiency, with clear timelines, minimal disruption, and full compliance with local building codes. We also take care to preserve the character of your existing home while enhancing its functionality.
From concept to completion, Paul Construction & Awning handles every detail—including permitting, material sourcing, and final inspection. The result is a durable, visually striking addition that enhances your home’s value and livability.
For help in design and product information, please call 610-287-1623 ask for Paul
“Lifetime workmanship guarantee”
Whether you’re expanding your living space or enhancing your home’s architectural character, post and beam construction offers timeless appeal and structural integrity. Our team works closely with homeowners to design additions that complement existing layouts while introducing open, light-filled environments that feel both rustic and refined.
A new addition for your home can offer a great new open space for you and your family, but a post and beam style addition will add a beautiful look to that space. Whether you use it for entertaining guests, or a place for your family to relax, your post and beam addition should be custom fit to match your home and your preferences. Paul Construction can help you get the post and beam addition that is right for you.
Why Choose Post and Beam Construction?
Post and beam additions are more than just structural upgrades—they’re visual statements. The exposed framework creates a sense of openness and craftsmanship that’s hard to replicate with conventional framing. These additions are ideal for homeowners who value natural materials, vaulted ceilings, and a warm, inviting aesthetic.
At Paul Construction & Awning in Skippack, PA, we use premium-grade timber and precision joinery to ensure every beam is both functional and beautiful. Whether you’re building a sunroom, great room, or extended living area, our post and beam solutions are tailored to your space, budget, and long-term goals.
Built for Beauty, Engineered for Longevity
Every post and beam addition is custom-designed to match your home’s architectural style. We offer a range of finishes, rooflines, and window configurations to ensure your new space blends seamlessly with your existing structure. Our construction process is streamlined for efficiency, with clear timelines, minimal disruption, and full compliance with local building codes. We also take care to preserve the character of your existing home while enhancing its functionality.
From concept to completion, Paul Construction & Awning handles every detail—including permitting, material sourcing, and final inspection. The result is a durable, visually striking addition that enhances your home’s value and livability.
For help in design and product information, please call 610-287-1623 ask for Paul
“Lifetime workmanship guarantee”
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
What is post and beam construction?
Post and beam is a traditional building method that uses large vertical posts and horizontal beams to support the structure. Unlike conventional framing, the framework is often left exposed, creating a distinctive architectural look.
Is post and beam more expensive than standard framing?
Can I customize the design of my post and beam addition?
Do post and beam additions require special permits?
How long does construction typically take?