Openings, decks and shade in Pasadena, Los Angeles County
Indoor and Outdoor Living in Pasadena
Palmcrest Contractors plans Pasadena patio doors, decks and covers, with ember-resistant choices wherever a lot sits in a mapped fire hazard zone.
On a first visit in Pasadena we look at the wall you want to open and the ground just outside it. The framing above tells us what the header must carry, and the yard tells us whether a deck, a slab or pavers suit the step down. Parts of Pasadena sit in mapped fire hazard zones, so we also confirm which rules apply to your lot before any material is chosen.
Ember-resistant choices outside
Where a lot falls inside a mapped fire hazard zone, the deck, the cover and the new doors may face ember-resistance rules. Fire rated composite or dense hardwood decking, noncombustible posts, metal patio roofs and tempered glass in the door panels are options we lay out with a price for each. Vents near the opening get fine mesh, and the space under a deck is kept clear or closed in. On a lot outside the mapped area, the same list still gives the yard a tougher edge.
Light, shade and the permit
A deep cover over a sunny wall keeps a new glass opening comfortable without darkening the room behind it. We set the post spacing to frame the view from the sofa and run the cover beam in line with the new header, so inside and outside share one clean line. The City of Pasadena building department goes over the plans for the beam, the cover and any fire related material requirements. We prepare the set, answer the reviewer's comments and book each inspection, so the indoor room and the patio come together on one schedule.
What we build in Pasadena
Every service below is available here, from a wider opening at the back of the house to a full remodel.
Open up your house in Pasadena
Tell us which wall, room or yard you have in mind, and we will arrange a measure.