A covered deck is more than just a roof overhead; it’s a strategic structural upgrade that offers major lifestyle advantages and protects your financial investment.

Protection and Extended Usability

• All-Weather Shield: Say goodbye to being chased indoors by the weather. With a covered deck, you can comfortably use your space for grilling, dining, or relaxing, rain or shine. This is the ultimate all-weather deck enjoyment.

• Optimal Sun Relief: The roof provides much-needed shade on hot days, protecting you, your family, and your pets from harsh, damaging UV rays.

• Extended Seasons: By integrating simple features like outdoor heaters, fans, and perhaps removable screens, your covered deck remains a comfortable, functional space well into the cooler months.

Preservation of Your Investment

• Protecting Your Belongings: A covered structure shields expensive outdoor furniture, cushions, and décor from sun-fading, moisture damage, and rust, significantly extending their lifespan.

• Decking Longevity: Protecting the deck boards themselves (whether low-maintenance composite or natural wood) from direct sun and heavy precipitation reduces wear, minimizes the need for frequent staining or sealing, and increases the overall life of your deck.

A well-designed, permanent covered structure is viewed by homeowners and buyers alike as an extension of indoor living space, often offering a higher return on investment than a simple open deck

Design Options and Materials for Your Covered Outdoor Room

Creating the perfect covered deck requires careful consideration of the structure, roof style, and materials. Dakota Deck Builders offers customized solutions tailored perfectly to your home’s unique architecture.

Covered Structure Types We Build

We customize the roof style to ensure it is structurally sound and seamlessly matches your home’s existing aesthetic:

• Full Roof Extension: This involves building a permanent structure with a roofline (e.g., gable or hip roof) that mimics your home’s primary roof, creating a unified, professional look. This is the most popular choice for creating a true “outdoor room.”

• Pergolas with Louvered Roofs: If you prefer flexibility, louvered roofs offer adjustable shade and rain protection, allowing you to control light exposure throughout the day.

• Screened-In Porches: For the ultimate protection against insects and wind, a fully enclosed porch maintains the feeling of being outdoors without any of the pests.

Structural Materials for Durability

We select materials designed to be strong enough to handle local wind and snow loads while requiring minimal maintenance:

Integrated Comfort Features

The presence of a roof allows for easy integration of electric and media options, turning your deck into a true extension of your interior space:

• Recessed LED Lighting and Decorative Pendants

• Ceiling Fans for essential airflow and bug deterrence

• Outdoor Kitchen and Bar Ventilation Systems

• Weatherproof Speakers and Media Connections