At Frazer Building Co, we’ve been building a lot of pergolas lately, and it’s no surprise.
Around Marysville and St. Clair, more homeowners are turning to pergolas to add both style and function to their outdoor space. These aren’t just nice-to-look-at features. A well-built pergola creates structure, adds shade, and turns a plain backyard into something you’ll actually use and enjoy.
Why are they so popular right now?
Simple. They fit our Michigan lifestyle. In the summer, a pergola gives you a cool spot to hang without blocking the sunshine. Add some lights or a canopy and it’s ready for evenings too. Plus, they’re super customizable. Want it attached to your house? Freestanding over the patio? From custom bars to poolside decks and outdoor kitchens, we build it all into the design.
But here’s the thing….not every pergola works in Michigan.
Our weather throws all four seasons at us, sometimes in a single week. So the design has to do more than look good. It has to work. Here are a few of the design features that make sense for our area:
Add a Roof (for rain, sun, or snow)
An open-top pergola is nice, but adding a roof or canopy can stretch your use into spring and fall. We’ve built setups with metal panels, polycarbonate covers, and retractable shade cloths that block UV rays and shed water when you need it.
Build for Strength
We don’t mess around with flimsy posts or weak materials. Michigan snow loads and wind are no joke, so our pergolas are built to stay standing through it all. That’s the Frazer difference.
Customize for Comfort
String lights, outdoor fans, heaters, curtains, privacy screens. Whatever helps you enjoy the space longer, we can build it in. Even better? We make it look good while we’re at it.
Think Outside the Patio
Backyards, side yards, garden zones, lakefront setups. If you’ve got the space, we’ve got the ideas. Pergolas don’t have to stick to one formula. We love creating something that’s totally custom to your lifestyle.
At Frazer, we design each pergola to match your space, your needs, and the way you actually live. And we build them to last. Michigan weather doesn’t mess around, so we make sure our builds hold up.
Looking for ideas to kick off your own pergola project?
