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Los Altos Covered Patio
Traditional Patio, San Francisco
The homeowners desired an outdoor space that felt more rustic than their refined interior spaces, but still related architecturally to their house. Cement plaster support arbor columns provide enough of visual tie to the existing house exterior. Oversized wood beams and rafter members provide a unique outdoor atmosphere. Structural bolts and hardware were minimized for a cleaner appearance. Structural connections and supports were engineered to meet California's stringent earthquake standards.
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7. An outdoor sectional can curve. Wondering how to make your fire pit even more inviting? Surround it with a curved...