Patio Covers, Pergolas & Sunrooms in Winters, TX

Who builds covered patios and screened rooms in Winters, TX?

American Eagle Builders builds covered patios, insulated covers, pergolas, screened rooms, sunrooms and all-season rooms in Winters. We are a family-owned company, in business since 1984, with our office in Arlington. The crew that serves Winters is based near Clyde, about 41 miles away. A specialist comes to the house, measures, checks the slab and roofline and gives you a firm written estimate for free. Call (469) 949-5909 or book online.

How do black waxy soils around Winters affect a patio cover?

Around Winters, black waxy soils can swell when wet and shrink when dry, which affects footings and slabs. Runnels County soils are black waxy and sandy loam, mostly shallow to moderately deep over limy earth, red beds or limestone, with some deeper loams over clayey subsoils. We check the slab for cracks and settling, look at the grade and size each footing for the post load. Gutters on a patio roof are routed so water does not soak the soil at the slab edge.

What storm numbers matter for a Winters patio cover?

For a Winters patio cover, the numbers that matter are hail size and count. The NOAA Storm Events Database shows 45 hail reports in Runnels County from 2021 through 2025, with 43 an inch or larger and a largest size of 4 inches. The county also had 14 wind reports, 2 tornado reports and 5 flood reports. May, April and March were the top hail months. A solid or insulated panel roof on a strong frame stands up much better than lattice or fabric.

Is a pergola or an insulated cover better for Winters' summer sun?

In Winters, an insulated cover is better for full shade, and a pergola is better for an open, airy feel. Runnels County summers average 96 degrees, and humid summer air makes a sunny slab feel hotter. An insulated roof blocks the sun completely and keeps the ceiling from radiating heat. A pergola lets light through and works well over a garden spot or walkway. Louvered pergolas give you some of both, since you can close them at midday and open them for the evening breeze.

Do Winters homes built around 1957 need new doors?

Many Winters homes built around 1957, the town’s median year, have doors that stick, leak air or no longer lock well, and a new patio often brings the back door into daily use. Shifting soil can pull a frame out of square, so we check the opening first. We install sliding glass patio doors, entry doors and storm doors, along with Andersen windows and vinyl or fiber cement siding. If the frame is sound and only the door is worn, we will tell you.

Should a Winters attic get more insulation?

A Winters attic often benefits from more insulation, especially in a home from around 1957. Runnels County is in climate zone 3B. ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 for an uninsulated attic in climate zone 3, or R-38 if 3 to 4 inches are already there. We install spray foam where air leaks are the problem and blown-in insulation where the attic is simply thin. We can measure your current depth during the patio estimate and add it to the same written estimate if you want it done.

How far is your crew from Winters, and how does a project run?

Our crew is about 41 miles from Winters, based near Clyde. It starts with a free visit from a specialist, who measures and writes a firm estimate. After you approve it, we draw plans, confirm whether the city or Runnels County reviews the work and file the paperwork. The crew then sets footings, frames the structure and installs the roof, screens or glass. We walk through the finished job with you after the final inspection and answer any questions. Financing programs are available if you prefer payments.