Exterior Steel Beams - Are the beams powder coated to protect them from the elements? What type of future upkeep can a homeowner expect with this material exposed to the elements? »
In this example a pair of steel beams and columns in L-shaped formations support a canopy over a sunken seating area. Placing the beams past the walkway on the left brings this path into the realm of the house, without needing to define it with walls or roof overhead.