The all important before shots

Beginning at the beginning, we wanted more outdoor living space. The portal in the central courtyard was fairly functional but had several issues. To begin with, the columns themselves were starting to crumble. Repair was an option but it seemed like that would just be an ongoing process. Replacement was the only choice. The roof tiles were damaged and again repair and replacement of the broken tiles would be difficult. Also, because the portal itself was so narrow, it was hard to find a dry spot when the rains came and even more difficult to stay in the shade on the sunny days.