Patio Covers
A patio cover adds shade and shelter to a May home built around the 1950s, framed so the roof slope works with an older, often lower, eave line.
Patio Covers, Pergolas & Sunrooms in May, TX
American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, pergolas, screen rooms and sunrooms for homes in May, TX. A crew based near Clyde is about 44 miles away.
- Since 1984Family-owned, one office in Arlington
- 15,000+North Texas homeowners served
- AndersenCertified contractor for windows and doors
- Four SeasonsAuthorized sunroom distributor
Who builds patio covers and pergolas in May, TX?
American Eagle Builders builds patio covers, pergolas, insulated covers, screened enclosures, sunrooms and all-season rooms for homeowners in May, ZIP 76857. We are a family business founded in 1984 with an office in Arlington. A crew based near Clyde serves May, roughly 44 miles away. Every job starts with a free visit to your home, where we measure, look at the roofline and the ground, and leave a firm written estimate. Call (469) 949-5909 or set up your estimate online.
What we can build at your home in May
Also available: replacement windows, siding, doors and attic insulation.
Insulated Patio Covers
An insulated cover cuts heat under the roof and dulls the sound of hail, which Brown County sees most in May, April and March. Fans and lights mount right into the ceiling.
Pergolas
A pergola can stand free in the yard or attach to the house, giving a May patio light shade without crowding an older home’s roofline.
Patio Enclosures
A screen room keeps out bugs, dust and leaves so a May porch can be used on warm evenings. We can enclose an existing cover if the frame is sound.
Sunrooms
A sunroom adds a bright, glass-walled room for spring and fall. On a home from the 1950s, we check the foundation and slab before attaching anything.
All-Season Sunrooms
An all-season room is insulated on every side and can tie into your heating and cooling, comfortable when May sees Brown County’s 33-degree January lows.
How do you attach a patio cover to a 1950s house in May?
On a 1950s house in May, we attach a patio cover only after checking the eave, the wall framing and the fascia, because the median home in town was built in 1952. Older roofs can be low, which limits slope and headroom, and some framing needs reinforcing before it carries a new roof. When attaching would strain the house, a freestanding patio cover or a pergola on its own posts stands beside it instead. Either way, the footings are planned for Brown County’s mixed soils.
Should a May home add a sunroom or an all-season room?
A May home should add an all-season room if the goal is a room used every month, and a sunroom if spring and fall are enough. Brown County runs from a 33-degree January low to a 96-degree July high. A sunroom brings in light but is not built to hold a set temperature through those extremes. An insulated four-season room is, and it can connect to your heating and cooling. On a 1950s house, the foundation check comes first, before any glass is ordered.
Can a small community like May get a full patio or sunroom project?
Yes, a home in May gets the same full design and build as a home in a larger town. May has 151 residents and 52 households, and we treat each visit as its own project. Our crew based near Clyde travels about 44 miles to reach town. Small towns can mean open lots and longer distances to supply yards, so we plan materials ahead and bring what the job needs. Browse the photo gallery for ideas before the visit, and bring a list of how you want to use the space.
What hail and wind should a cover in May be built for?
A cover in May should be built for the hail and wind Brown County actually gets. The NOAA Storm Events Database lists 59 hail reports in the county from 2021 to 2025, 57 of them one inch or larger, with the biggest at 3.25 inches. It also lists 26 thunderstorm wind reports and no tornado reports in that span. May, April and March had the most hail. A solid roof and well-anchored posts stand up better than lattice, and insulated panels add thickness. No cover is hail-proof, so ask how repairs work.
Do you replace windows, siding and doors on older homes in May?
Yes, we replace windows, siding and doors on older homes in May, where the median house dates to 1952 and many openings have seen decades of weather. American Eagle Builders installs Andersen new replacement windows, vinyl and fiber cement siding and entry, patio and storm doors. On a house this age, the estimator checks for rot around frames and whether openings are still square before recommending sizes. Exterior work and a patio cover can share one visit and one written estimate.
Why homeowners in May work with American Eagle Builders
- Family-owned since 1984More than 40 years improving homes across North Texas, still family-owned and operated.
- 15,000+ homeownersMany come back for a second project, or call twenty years later for a repair.
- Permits handledWe work with the city on the permit so the schedule does not stall on paperwork.
- Certified and authorizedCertified contractor for Andersen windows and doors, authorized distributor of Four Seasons sunrooms.
- Comprehensive warrantyEvery service is backed by a comprehensive warranty, with financing for various credit levels.
May, TX in brief
May has 52 households, and 65 percent are owner-occupied. With a median build year of 1952, houses here are more than seventy years old, old enough that windows, siding and doors may have been replaced once already or not at all.
May sits in Brown County, rolling country between 1,200 and 2,000 feet above sea level. The county’s soils range from heavy loam to sand, clay and shales, and its waterways include Pecan Bayou and the Colorado River on the southern edge. Rainfall averages 27.42 inches a year, with January lows near 33 degrees and July highs near 96.
Checked against: data.census.gov, ncei.noaa.gov, tshaonline.org, en.openei.org.
- County
- Brown County
- Ground
- Eastern Cross Timbers
- Nearest crew
- Based near Clyde, about 44 miles away
Do you need a permit in May?
Whether a May patio cover or sunroom is reviewed by a city or by Brown County depends on whether the address lies inside city limits. American Eagle Builders confirms this at the estimate and files the paperwork.
Which office reviews the job depends on whether your address is inside the City of May or in unincorporated Brown County. We confirm that at the estimate and file the paperwork ourselves.
Our permit guide covers the rest, including how an HOA submittal fits in.
Questions we hear about projects in May
Yes. A crew based near Clyde serves May, about 44 miles away, and our office in Arlington handles scheduling. Call (469) 949-5909 to set up a free in-home estimate for a patio cover, pergola, screen room or sunroom.
It shapes the design more than it limits it. With a median build year of 1952, many May homes have low eaves and older framing. We check the structure and suggest an attached or freestanding design based on what the house can carry.
A cover that adds a roof usually needs one. If your address is inside city limits, the city reviews it; if not, Brown County handles it. We confirm which at the estimate and take care of the paperwork for you.
Yes. American Eagle Builders offers financing programs for patio covers, pergolas, screen rooms, sunrooms, windows, siding, doors and insulation. We explain the options during your free estimate, so you can compare them with the written number in hand.
Patio covers, pergolas and sunrooms: photos
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What DFW homeowners say
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“American Eagle Builders designed and built a pergola over my back patio. It is beautifully done. Jim Sutton, the builder, did an incredible job. Materials and craftsmanship are both top-notch. I absolutely love it!”
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Page last updated November 13, 2026.
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