Shade Structures
Shade Structures

Shade Structures

Overview

Which structure fits your yard and how you live.

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Does your patio go unused on summer afternoons? East Bay heat makes shade essential. The right structure turns your exposed patio into a room you use from morning coffee to late dinner.

Every structure we build is designed to match your home's architecture and engineered for the loads it carries.

Explore Options

Compare and choose.

Choose your structure

Design and Style

Shaped to suit your home.

Wood structures feel warm and traditional. Aluminum and steel feel crisp and modern. We match the structure to your home's roofline and materials.

Materials and Options

Selected for how you live, and how long it lasts.

  • Wood, aluminum and steel
  • Open, louvered and solid roofs
  • Integrated lighting, fans and heaters
  • Composite and wood decking
Planning Your Project

What to know before you build.

JAC RecommendsDecide early how much shade you want, not just how it looks. Filtered shade suits dining; full cover suits outdoor kitchens and TV lounges.
Questions

What homeowners ask us.

Do shade structures need permits?

Many do, depending on size and attachment. We confirm with your city.

Modern backyard with a lawn and stone terraceOutdoor lounge with a fireplace at duskTerrace with lounge chairs at sunsetPatio dining area under string lights in the evening

The Dreamscape Quiz

What's your Dreamscape?

Family yard, host, retreat or easy care? Answer five quick questions and see the features and real East Bay projects built for the way you live.

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Begin Your Project

Let’s design the outdoor space you’ve been imagining.

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or call (510) 255-2013