Current project

Backyard Patio Cover

Austin, TX 78704 · 16' x 20' attached, 6x6 posts

Progress
58%
Spent
$4,820 of $8,150
Permit
Approved — Permit #B-2026-44817

Phase 3 of 4 · Build

Your day-to-day workspace

Work one step at a time. Scan your work as you go, log progress, and ask an expert without leaving the step.

Construction steps

4 of 9 complete · Step 5 in progress

  • Assemble built-up beams on the ground
  • Lift and set on post caps
  • Check crown direction and level
  • Fasten post caps per manufacturer spec

Framing inspection covers beam bearing and connector fastening.

Scan My Work

Photograph your work and Rivo checks it against the plan and local code before you move on.

  • Beam bearing on post cap
  • Cap fastener count and type
  • Beam crown up
  • Splice locations over posts

Beam splice not landing over a post? Get a structural answer now.

Tools for this phase

Progress

Completed steps, hours logged, and what's next.

4 of 9 steps complete

Falling behind schedule and not sure what to cut?

Photo Log

Time-stamped photos organized by step.

24 photos captured

Want an expert to look through your photo log?

Live Budget

Actual spend against the estimate, per step.

$4,820 of $8,150

Costs running over? Get help re-planning the scope.