Sun, Shade, and Wind: How to Place Your Pergola or Covered Deck the Smart Way

Deck Builders Philadelphia · May 28, 2026 · 3m

In this episode of Deck Builders Philadelphia, we talk about how sun, shade, and wind should guide the placement of your pergola or covered deck. A roof or pergola can make a deck or patio far more comfortable, but only when it is planned around real conditions on your property. We explain how to read your yard throughout the day, how the orientation of your home matters, and how to avoid building a beautiful structure that ends up blocking all your light or catching every gust of wind.

We walk through simple ways to track sun paths and shade patterns with nothing more than time and…