Patio Covers & Decks
An uncovered patio in San Diego goes unused during the best hours of the day. The right shade structure is what unlocks the rest of your outdoor space.
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Attached Patio Covers
Freestanding Pergolas
Alumawood Structures
Wood Pergolas & Beams
Shade Sail Installation
Attached or Freestanding — Design That Works With Your Home.
The best patio cover design depends on your home's roofline, the orientation of your lot, your desired coverage area, and how the structure will connect to your existing hardscape. AJ Criss evaluates all of these factors before recommending a structure type — because an attached alumawood cover that works perfectly for one home can be completely wrong for the next. Decking material selection follows the same logic: what performs well, weathers well, and looks right for your specific situation.
Shade Changes How You Use Your Outdoor Space.
A patio without shade is a patio you'll avoid during the best hours of the day. A covered outdoor living area, on the other hand, becomes genuinely usable year-round — a comfortable zone for morning coffee, afternoon work, evening meals, and everything in between. AJ Criss designs and builds patio covers, pergolas, and decking systems that are structurally engineered, aesthetically matched to your home, and built to handle decades of North County sun, wind, and the occasional hard rain.
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