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SunstoneFences & Decks

Decks and shade

A deck in Arizona is only as good as the shade over it. We build both, size the footings for monsoon wind, and steer you to boards that won't burn feet in July.

Composite decks

Capped composite boards on a steel or pressure-treated frame. No splinters, no staining, no grey-out in the sun.

Raised composite deck with cable railing overlooking a pool and desert mountains
Material
Capped composite boards, hidden fasteners, aluminium or composite railing
Frame
Steel joists on raised decks; treated lumber on ground-level
In the heat
Lighter board colours run 20–30°F cooler underfoot than dark ones. We'll tell you which.
Warranty
25–50 years manufacturer on boards, 10 years on our work
From
$58 per square footInstalled, ground-level, mid-range board, no railing.
“They talked us out of the dark board we wanted. Glad they did — the kids are on it barefoot in July.”
The Nguyen family, Ahwatukee
Request a quote for a deckFree site visit, quote in writing.

Steel pergolas

Freestanding or attached shade with slatted tops. Sets shade lines exactly where you want them in the afternoon.

Steel pergola with slatted top casting striped shade on a paver patio
Material
Powder-coated steel posts and beams, steel or aluminium slats
Sizes
10'×10' to 20'×24'; larger by engineering
Shade
Slat spacing set for your patio's afternoon sun angle
Wind
Footings sized for 90 mph monsoon gusts
From
$6,800 per structureInstalled, 12'×14' freestanding, four posts, slatted top.
Request a quote for a pergolaFree site visit, quote in writing.

Louvred roofs

Motorised aluminium louvres that open for evening sky and close tight against rain. Shade you can adjust from your phone.

Attached aluminium louvred roof over a patio, louvres half open
Material
Extruded aluminium frame and louvres, integrated gutters
Control
Wall switch, remote, or app; rain sensor closes the roof
In the heat
Louvres closed at 2 pm cuts patio temperature by 15–20°F
Options
LED strips, ceiling fans, side screens
From
$14,500 per structureInstalled, 12'×14' attached, motorised, one zone.
Request a quote for a louvred roofFree site visit, quote in writing.

Ramadas

Solid-roof shade for full protection. Metal roofing on a steel or timber frame, matched to your house.

Steel-framed ramada with standing-seam metal roof over an outdoor kitchen
Material
Steel or rough-sawn timber frame, standing-seam or tile roof
Sizes
12'×12' up to outdoor-kitchen scale
Permits
We pull the city permit for anything over 200 sq ft
Wind
Engineered footings and hurricane ties for monsoon season
From
$9,500 per structureInstalled, 12'×14' steel frame with metal roof.
Request a quote for a ramadaFree site visit, quote in writing.

Plan a deck or shade structure

We come out, check the sun angle on your patio, and quote a structure sized for it. Board samples left in your yard so you can feel the heat difference.

Request a free quoteor call (602) 555-0148