About Ramadas
Ramadas bring southwestern architectural character to outdoor spaces, featuring open-sided designs with solid roofing that provide complete overhead protection while maintaining connection with the surrounding landscape. Dream Decks constructs ramadas that add distinctive style while serving practical shade and shelter functions.
Traditional ramada design uses heavy timber posts supporting flat or low-pitched roofs with exposed beam construction. The southwestern aesthetic often incorporates rough-hewn lumber, desert-inspired colors, and integration with native landscaping. Modern interpretations adapt the ramada concept using contemporary materials and cleaner lines while maintaining the essential open-sided, solid-roof character.
Ramadas serve similar functions to pavilions and pergolas but with distinctive aesthetic appeal. They're particularly popular for outdoor dining areas, poolside shade, and desert-style landscapes even in Minnesota. The solid roof provides complete sun and rain protection, while open sides allow unrestricted views and airflow. Our ramada construction adapts this design tradition to Minnesota conditions with proper structural engineering for snow loads.
