Outdoor Structures Framed for Heat Expansion
Decks, Patios & Outdoor Living in New Braunfels for covered spaces that handle Hill Country summers
A custom outdoor living space can make your backyard more comfortable, functional, and enjoyable throughout the year. CTX Contracting designs and builds outdoor living features that complement your home while creating the perfect place to relax, entertain, or spend time with family. Whether you're planning a covered patio, pergola, outdoor kitchen, or a complete backyard transformation, every project is tailored to your property and goals.
Each outdoor living project begins with careful planning and site preparation to ensure a solid foundation and a finished space that blends seamlessly with your existing home and landscape. From structural construction to the finishing touches, every detail is completed with quality craftsmanship and long-lasting durability in mind.
Contact CTX Contracting today to schedule a consultation and start planning your custom outdoor living project.
Quality Construction for Outdoor Living Spaces
A well-built outdoor living space should be as durable as it is inviting. CTX Contracting focuses on quality construction, using proper installation methods and sturdy materials to create patios, pergolas, patio covers, and other outdoor features that are built for everyday use and long-term performance.
Every project is designed with comfort, functionality, and your property's layout in mind. Careful attention is given to structural support, drainage, and finishing details so your new outdoor space looks great and performs well through changing weather conditions. Whether you're creating a shaded gathering area or expanding your backyard entertainment space, the finished result is designed to blend seamlessly with your home.
With 25 years of construction experience, CTX Contracting provides complete outdoor living solutions from planning and site preparation through final construction. The team is committed to delivering quality workmanship and an outdoor space you'll enjoy for years to come.
Answers to Frequent Service Questions
Outdoor living projects involve decisions about materials, attachment methods, and how to handle site-specific drainage and sun exposure.
How do you prevent water damage where a patio cover attaches to the house?
Flashing is installed above the ledger board before siding or stucco is reinstalled, creating a water barrier that directs moisture out and away from the house framing instead of letting it soak into the wood.
What's the difference between a pergola and a covered patio?
A pergola has open rafters that provide partial shade and allow air circulation; a covered patio has solid roofing that blocks all direct sun and rain, making it functional in weather but requiring stronger structural support.
Why do deck boards need spacing between them?
Wood and composite decking expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes; spacing allows that movement without buckling and also lets water drain through instead of pooling on the surface.
How does New Braunfels weather affect outdoor structure design?
Hill Country summers create high heat that expands materials and intense sun that degrades finishes; flash floods require drainage planning, and occasional freezes mean footings must extend below the frost line to prevent heaving.
What happens if your yard has a slope where the patio is planned?
Sloped sites require either excavation and retaining walls to create a level pad, or a raised deck structure with posts of varying height—both approaches involve additional concrete work and engineering compared to flat sites.
CTX Contracting is a locally owned company with 25 years of experience designing and building custom outdoor living spaces throughout New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country. Whether you're adding a covered patio, pergola, outdoor kitchen, or a complete backyard retreat, the team is committed to delivering quality craftsmanship and lasting results. Contact CTX Contracting today to schedule an estimate and discuss the best options for your outdoor living project.