Gabled Patio Cover With Brick Columns & Concrete Overlay In Prosper, TX

By Clark Outdoor Designs

Outdoor Living Space With Covered Patio

This Prosper home had a small back patio that only came out a few feet, so it felt tight, and the homeowner wanted space to socialize and entertain.

We extended the patio to create room for storage, seating, and a mobile fire pit. To complete the space, we built a new gabled patio cover with wood and brick finishings and reworked the gutter and drainage system to accommodate it.

Where the old concrete and new patio meet there was a visible seam. So we finished it with a limestone overlay to hide the joint under mastic lines styled into the surface of the patio.

The gutters also had to move for the new roof. We used that moment to run the downspouts into the brick columns, hiding unsightly downspouts while preserving proper drainage.

Corner downspout meets brick base by patio.

Covered patio seating include fan and firepit.

Angled patio view showing wood ceiling beams

Wide view of gabled patio with seating.

Wicker outdoor seating set on stone patio.

Close-up of limestone pavers with light joints.

Gabled covered patio with wood ceiling and fan.

Vaulted wood ceiling frames backyard lounge area.

Brick column with round drainage near base.

Outdoor Lounge Covered By Gabled Roof Extension

The new cover matches the home’s roof with matched shingles and a shape that feels natural.

We wrapped the support posts with brick that matches the house, making the extension feel like an original part of the home’s design.

Under the roof, we finished the ceiling with cedar tongue and groove. We also used cedar posts in the gable for a warm, rustic look.

Drainage was a priority the whole way through. Gutters were extended around the new patio cover and downspouts were hidden inside the brick columns, and drains pull water away.

The result was a new outdoor space that feels like a seamless extension of the home.

Gabled Patio Cover

We extended the roof line out over the new patio. Cedar posts form the core supports, wrapped in matching brick, so the support is solid and matches the home’s aesthetic.

The gable shape opens the space up. It makes the cover feel taller and less boxed in, while providing year round weatherproof protection for the family.

We finished the ceiling with cedar tongue and groove boards. That adds warm texture overhead and keeps it from feeling flat, and on sunny days, the wood tone softens the light and enhances the rustic appeal.

Limestone Overlay Patio

The old patio was too shallow for seating and anything left outside was exposed when the weather changed.

We poured a new slab right next to the old one. That gave the patio real depth and made room for the cover. Then we added a limestone overlay across both areas. It hides the joint line and gives the surface one clean look.

The finish also feels nicer underfoot and has better protection from weather, moisture, and wear and tear from heavy use.

Tied-In Drainage System

The old gutter layout didn’t fit the new roof and the downspouts had to be moved and water given a new path away from the house.

We rebuilt the gutter runs around the extended roof line. Then we routed the downspouts into the brick columns, partially hiding them from view and directing the water into the drainage system.

At the base, we added drains to carry water off. That keeps puddles from building up near the patio edge. It’s the kind of detail you won’t notice at first, but saves the homeowner repairs and hassle down the road.