Stillwater A-Frame Gazebo & Screen Room

Cedar A-frame gazebo tied into the house, a composite-roof screen room and a hot tub pad, Stillwater (St. Johns).

This Stillwater project shows how we manage every step, from the first AutoCAD design to the final walkthrough.

AY Luxury Designs LLC · Certified Building Contractor CBC1268168 · Amany Youssef: Registered Building Contractor RB29003947 · Registered Electrical Contractor ER13016631 · Registered Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor RU11066663

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About This Project

We built a custom cedar A-frame gazebo tied into the house, next to a new shed-roof section, and wrapped both in a composite-roof screen enclosure with our expanded-view upgrade.

Wood ceilings run across the gazebo, the shed roof and the existing lanai, so the whole space reads as one room. New pavers continue from the existing lanai out to a spot built for the family's hot tub.

What we built

A custom cedar A-frame gazebo tied into the house
A shed-roof section alongside it
Wood ceilings across the gazebo, the shed roof and the existing lanai
A composite-roof screen enclosure with our expanded-view upgrade
New pavers and steps
A pad for the family's hot tub

Cedar A-frame gazebo with a tongue-and-groove ceiling over a dining area, Stillwater, St. Johns

Lounge area under a tied-in cedar A-frame gazebo, Stillwater, St. Johns

Screen room with a hot tub behind an expanded-view screen, Stillwater, St. Johns

Exterior of a cedar A-frame gazebo tied into the house with a composite-roof screen enclosure, Stillwater, St. Johns

Wood ceiling above the hot tub in a screened room, Stillwater, St. Johns

Services in This Project

A-Frame Gazebos · Gazebos · Covered Patio Extensions · Screen Enclosures · Wood Ceilings · Pavers & Patios · Hot Tub Pads

A-Frame Gazebos and Screen Rooms: A General Guide

Mixing roof shapes

Pairing a tall A-frame with a lower shed (single-slope) roof lets you put height over the main gathering spot and keep a lower line where the roof meets the house or windows. Carrying the same ceiling finish across both makes them read as one room.

Any roof over a patio can cut the daylight reaching nearby windows, but daylighting research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows taller, sloped ceilings spread light deeper, so a raised, pitched A-frame ceiling can keep more daylight reaching the house.

Screens, bugs and breeze

The CDC recommends screens on windows and doors and repairing any holes to keep mosquitoes outdoors, which is one reason screened lanais are so popular in Florida.

Research in the Journal of Medical Entomology found that fan-generated wind strongly reduced mosquito catches, mainly by diluting the carbon dioxide and scents that draw them in, so a ceiling fan can help. Fans cool people, not rooms: the breeze creates a wind-chill effect, according to ENERGY STAR.

Hot tubs under a roof

A filled hot tub is heavy, so it needs a pad built for it, and it needs a dedicated circuit installed by a licensed electrician. Plan its spot, the access path and the drainage before the pavers go down.

Building in St. Johns

Most communities in St. Johns have an HOA with architectural review. See our St. Johns page for HOA and permit details in the area.

Florida's summer thunderstorms are a reason to know the CDC's rule: open structures like gazebos and porches don't protect you from lightning, so go indoors when thunder roars.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your project take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the St. Johns County permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an A-frame gazebo in St. Johns cost? Every project gets a custom quote with an in-person AutoCAD design, and every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. What drives the cost of an A-frame gazebo in St. Johns: the size of the space; materials; features like fireplaces, fire pits and screens; electrical; engineering and permits; HOA requirements; and site work. You get a fully itemized quote within 24 hours of your design consultation.

Do I need HOA approval for a pergola, gazebo or patio cover in St. Johns? In most planned communities, yes. In St. Johns, pergolas, covers, screen enclosures, outdoor kitchens and fire features usually need architectural review before work starts. We prepare the drawings, site plan and material and color selections your review board asks for and submit them with you. The decision is your association's, so confirm current guidelines with your association.

How soon can my project start? It depends on the project's scope. We can start most projects within two to four weeks.

Do you offer financing? Yes. We offer financing through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Want a Backyard Like This?

Book your in-person design session with Amany and see your project in AutoCAD before anything is built.

Call (904) 629-8803 or book a consultation. Design studio: 8917 Western Way, Suite 7, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm